Experience the Serenity of Kundala Dam in Munnar
Experience the Serenity of Kundala Dam in Munnar 1

Make your Kerala holiday experience a thing to remember! Embark on a journey to the beautiful Kundala dam, a picturesque tourist spot near Munnar. Neela Kurunji flowers bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake once in twelve years. Cherry blossoms appear twice yearly on the mountain slopes near Kundala dam, painting the surroundings in beautiful hues. The verdant tea plantations carpeting the hilly slopes near the Kundala dam in the backdrop of the blue sky and the mild tea-scented breeze will make your holiday experience truly magnificent!

 The best way to explore the Kundala dam premises is to go boating in Kundala Lake. A wonderful experience beyond words, boating in the Kundala Lake offers impressive views and glimpses of wild animals and birds in the area. Tourists can rent pedal boats or rowboats to enjoy the views. Riding on a Shikara boat amid greenery through the Kundala Lake is the favourite choice of many honeymooners.

Location

Situated on the Munnar-Top Station mountain highway route, 20 km from Munnar, the Kundala dam is surrounded by the Western Ghats mountains. The Kundala dam is built on the Muthirapuzha River, a tributary of the Periyar River in Madupetty Panchayat, Idukki district.

History

The Kundala dam, also known as Sethuparvati dam, was constructed as part of the Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project in 1946. It is reputed as the first Arch dam in Asia.

Weather

The best time to visit Kundala dam is from April to May, and the weather remains pleasant and calm. 

Interesting Facts

  • Kundala dam is known as the first artificial Arch dam in Asia.
  • The dam is located at the height of 1700 metres above sea level and has a height of 26 feet and a length of 232 feet.
  • The dam premises is known as a paradise of flowers. Neelakurinji flowers bloom here once in twelve years on the mountain slopes near Kundala dam.
  • The Kundala dam premises present the best photo points in Munnar, with the backdrop of a serene lake and the imposing dam. 
  • A Golf Course is located near the Kundala Dam, which belongs to MunnarTata Tea Ltd.
  • Beautiful gardens and landscaped areas at the Kundala dam premises are ideal for picnics.
  • From the watchtowers of the dam, visitors can enjoy the picturesque views of the reservoir and the surrounding landscape.
  • Aruvikkad Waterfall is also situated nearby Kundala. 

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Opening & Closing time

DaysTime
Monday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entry Fees

Entry to Kundala dam Munnar is free, but boating in the lake is chargeable.

Please re-confirm the timings & Fees with the tourist office.

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Kundala dam Forest

Escape from the daily humdrum of life and enjoy some peace and tranquillity amid the Kundala dam Forest! Pine trees and tropical forests, home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and various species of birds, surround the beautiful Kundala Dam and the lake.

Kundala dam Lake

Soak in the greenery at the Kundala dam Lake! The lake reservoir created by the dam has a capacity of 2,640 million cubic feet of water. Boating is a fabulous experience in Kundala Lake & you can rent a pedal boat, rowboat, or a Shikara for a cruise in the lake to view the breathtaking natural surroundings.

Munnar dam (Mattupetty dam)

Embark on a great picnic with your family at the scenic Mattupetty dam!  The Mattupetty dam is a storage concrete gravity dam built to conserve water for hydroelectricity. The Mattupetty Lake in the dam premises stores waters from the confluence of the Muthirapuzha River, Chanduvarai River, and Kundale Rivers. Boating activities for tourists are available on this lake reservoir.

Activities in Kundala dam

Boating

Explore the beautiful surroundings of Kundala Lake by going boating in the waters. You get a fantastic view of the green hills and tea plantations in the backdrop of the blue skies. You can rent pedal boats, row boats, or Shikaras for boating. A romantic Shikara cruise in the lake’s waters is the preferred choice of honeymoon couples here. 

Fee

The changes at Kundala Lake boat rides:

  •  A 3-person pedal boat costs ₹100
  • A 4-person rowboat costs ₹150
  • Shikara ride for 2 people costs ₹200 

Fishing

Visitors to Kundala Lake can enjoy the thrill of fishing! The Kundala Lake reservoir is home to various freshwater fishes, making it a popular spot for fishing. Visitors can hire fishing lines and catch some of the local fish species.

Water Sports

At the Kundala dam lake, you can enjoy water sports like Kayaking and Bamboo rafting. 

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Places to visit near Kundala dam

Blossom International Park

A visit to Blossom International Park is a great outing you can go for while visiting Kundala dam. Located 3 Km from Munnar, the park is an excellent place for a wide range of outdoor activities for your family. Kids and adults alike can have a fun time in the sprawling park equipped with multiple rides, swings, and ropeways. Other activities include boating, nature walks, skating, hiking, cycling, etc.

Tea Factory

Be ready to visit Kolukkumalai, home to the highest tea plantations in the world! The old tea factory here lends an old-world charm to this place. You can go on a guided tour of the factory built in the 1930s, with its wooden interiors and the alluring aroma of Tea. You can see some traditional methods of tea processing and taste diverse flavours of Tea.

Top Station

Get amazed by the vibrant beauty of Munnar town at Top Station, Munnar! Situated at 1700 metres above sea level, Top Station leaves you mesmerised by its sheer natural beauty. Top Station offers a breathtaking view of the panoramic Western Ghats and the Theni valley, Tamil Nadu.

Echo Point

Hear your sound reverberate to you, breaking the serene silence of the surroundings at Echo Point! Located only 13 km away from the Kundala dam, Echo Point is famous for the natural echo phenomenon where voices resound back. It is also an excellent place for nature lovers & a popular adventure tourism destination which offers activities like trekking, nature walking, boating, etc. 

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How to reach

By Road

Being close to Munnar, Kundala dam has good road connectivity and smooth transportation facilities. You can reach here by bus or by hiring a cab.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Aluva, about 133 km away. You can reach Kundala dam via Aluva – Munnar Road or the Kottayam Railway Station, about 154 km away. Hiring a Blue Bird Travels Taxi allows you to get via the Main Central Road.

By Air 

The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, about 132 km away. You can hire a Blue Bird travels airport cab to reach Kundala dam via Aluva – Munnar Road. 

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Stay near Kundala dam

Hotel NameAddress
Amber Dale Luxury Hotel and SpaKSEB Tunnel Road, Pallivasal, Munnar, Kerala 685612
The Tall Trees ResortsPB No 40, Munnar - Bison Valley, Road, Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Parakkat Nature Resorts2nd mile Chithirapuram, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565
Chandys Windy WoodsPallivasal, 2nd Mile, Meencut P.O, Chittiarpuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565
Blanket Hotel & SpaAttukad Waterfalls, Aluva - Munnar Rd, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565
Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat Paracherivu Moolakada, Pallivasal Estate, PO, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Devonshire Greens Leisure HotelP.O, Attukad Waterfall Road, Pallivasal, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Ambady Estate Resort Munnar3rd Mile, Pallivasal, Chithirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565
T Cherry VillaTottencherry house, Pottenkacadu, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565
The Siena VillageChinnakanal Suryanelli Rd, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618
SpiceTreeP.O, Muttukad-Periakanal Road, Nadukkurissu, Chinnakkanal, Munnar, Kerala 685618
Sterling MunnarChinnakanal Village, Suriyanelli, Chinnkanal Road, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618
Club Mahindra Mount Serene ResortChinnakanal Suryanelli Rd, Munnar, Kerala 685618
Shola Crown ResortII/453, Sinkukandam P.O, Bodimettu, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618
Capithans Bungalownear Munnar Catering College, Munnar, Kerala 685612
The Wind MunnarPeriyakanal-Muttukad Road, Chinakanal, Munnar, Kerala 685565
Fragrant Nature MunnarBison Valley - Pooppara Rd, Pothemmedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Blackberry Hills Munnar Nature Resort & SpaPothamedu View Point, Bison Valley - Pooppara Rd, Kerala 685565
Deshadan Mountain Resort Bisonvally Rd, near Pothamedu view point, Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612
The Cliff ResortPothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Windermere EstatePothamedu Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Rivulet ResortPower House, Chithirapuram, Aluva - Munnar Rd, P O, Pallivasal, Kerala 686555
Tea HarvesterChungath Estate, Power House Road, Dobipalam, Chithirapuram P.O, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565
The Munnar Queen ResortChithirapuram South, Anachal Road Chithirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565
The Leaf Munnar ResortChithirapuram PO, Anachal - Aamakandam, Munnar, Kerala 685565
Broad bean resort and spaPowerhouse road, Munnar Bypass, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565
Cuckmere HolidaysPower House, near Pallivasal, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565
The Fog Munnar Resorts and Spa Eatty City Road, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565
Dream Coconut Villa ResortMunnar Bypass, Pallivasal, Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565
Gokulam Park MunnarSouth, Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Road, Munnar, Kerala 685565
The Panoramic Getaway HotelMunnar Bypass, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565
Trivers Resort MunnarDobipalam, Chithirapuram, Munnar Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Munnar Bypass, Munnar, Kerala 685565
Eucalyptus Resort MunnarP.O, Eatty City Road, Anachal Chittirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565
Ragamaya Resort & Spa MunnarView Point, Kallmali, Off Munnar - Thekkady Bypass Road, Rajakkad, Kerala 685566
Hotel Grand Plaza MunnarMSA Rd, Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Casa MontanaAluva - Munnar Rd, Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Eastend HotelTemple Road, Silent Valley, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Deep Woods ResortPulimoottil Estate, near Elixir Hills resort Letchmi Tea Estate, Munnar, Kerala 685612
KTDC Tea County ResortKTDC Hill Resort, Tea County Rd, Ikka Nagar, Munnar, Kerala 685612
The Lake View Munnar ResortMunnar Sengulam P O, Anachal, Kerala 685565
Kites ResortMuthuvankudy - High range Dairy, Road, Sengulam, Kerala 685565
The SilvertipsAluva - Munnar Road, Munnar, Kerala 685612
Elixir Hills - Suites Resort and SpaNear Letchmi Tea Estate, Munnar, Kerala 685612

Popular Questions

How much is the Munnar to Kundala dam distance?

The Munnar to Kundala dam Distance is 25.3 km, and it takes 50 min via Munnar – Top Station Hwy to reach here.

What is the distance between Kundala dam & Echo Point?

Echo Point lies 7.4 km from the Kundala dam and can be easily covered with a Blue Bird Travels taxi.

What is the Mattupetty dam to Kundala Lake Distance?

The Mattupetty dam to Kundala Lake Distance is 14.3 km via Munnar – Top Station Hwy and can be reached in 26 min by a Blue Bird Travels cab.

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