Pothundi Dam , Nelliampathi
About Pothundi Dam
Pothundi Dam is the first stop over after crossing the Kaikatty Junction on the Nelliampathi Hill Station, the first stopover is the Pothundi Dam. This dam is the source of irrigation for paddy fields in adjacent areas. Pothundi dam was actually built across two tributary rivers of Ayalar rivers, namely Meenchadyppuzha and Padippuzha. The interesting feature of this dam is the entire structure was built using boulders and not iron or steel. The mixture of Jaggery and Limestone were used in place of cement and concrete paste. This dam was constructed in 18th century amidst of picturesque view of surrounding Western Ghats.
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Places to Visit near Pothundi Dam
Nemmara, Kerala
7.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Need to get some feel of rural, then one should visit the Nemmara Village which is located on the foothills of Nelliampathi. The village is...
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Padagiri Peak, Kerala
19.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Padagiri, 1572m, is the tallest peak of Nelliampathi hills and is famous for its teak plantations.It is a perfect spot for the picnics. A base...
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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, Kerala
24.7 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala and is situated in the foothills of...
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Mampara Peak, Kerala
27.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Nestled at an altitude of 5250 feet, Mampara Peak or Raja’s Cliff is an amazing view point in Nelliampathi. The landscape is very coarse and so...
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Parakkottukavu Temple, Kerala
37.9 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
The main deity of this temple is Goddess Bhagavathy. This temple is located some 400 meters away from Sri Vilwadrinath temple in Thiruvilwamala....
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Malampuzha Dam and Garden, Kerala
39.4 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Malampuzha Gardens are also referred to as the Vrindavan of Kerala. A mixture of water features, tended gardens and lawns. There’s also a rope...
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Dhoni Waterfalls, Palakkad, Kerala
44.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Dhoni waterfall is located in Dhoni hills near Palakkad. This area is a reserve forest and the surroundings make visiting this small waterfall a...
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Peechi Dam, Kerala
49.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Peechi Dam which is built across Manali River is the major irrigation project for the Thrissur city. Sprawling across 3200 acres, the dam is a...
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Anaimalai, Tamil Nadu
49.2 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Anaimalai is famous for Anaimalai Wild Life Sanctuary giving a complete insight of the bio diversity of the Nilgiris. Park your vehicles at the...
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Vettukad Church, Kerala
52.6 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
This church attracts thousands of visitors from all religions. It is seven kilometers out of Trivandrum. There is a well-attended yearly festival...
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Seetharkund Viewpoint, Kerala
52.7 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
This viewpoint in Nelliampathi is closely associated with Hindu Mythology and great Indian Epic Ramayana. It says that Lord Rama along with...
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Bible Tower, Kerala
54.8 km from Pothundi Dam - See map
Asia’s tallest church tower, Bible Tower, is located in Thrissur in “Our Lady of Dolours Shrine”. The church was built in 1929. The bible...
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