Sunday, 9 June 2013

Idamalayar Dam

The Idamalayar Dam is located on Imadalayar River near Bhhothathankettu in the Ernakulam District of Kerala. Idamalayar River is a tributary of the Periyar River in Kerala which originates from the Anaimalai Hills at an elevation of 2,520 m above the sea level. The Idamalayar Dam is a major tourist attraction among the visitors. The forested area is best for boating, trekking and bird watching. The dam was constructed in 1985 is a multi purpose reservoir covering the area of 28.3 Sq km in the scenic hills of Western Ghats. The Dam is operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board producing an annual energy of output of 380 GW.h. Visitors from far off places throng to this picturesque spot to enjoy the nature’s generosity.

the Kerala Vacations Provide is visitors various customized holiday packages that helps them to explore various unseen and unexplored places of Kerala which are among the major tourist attractions.



The multi-purpose project, 80 km from Kochi on the Idamalayar river, a tributary of the Periyar river, was conceived in 1966 to generate 75 megawatt of power


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