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6. Kulamavu Dam





















                    ne of the triumvirate dams of the           terrain and verdant vegetation around it.
               OIdukki         reservoir     project,     is    The hill station charms the visitors with
               constructed in 1961 to restrict the flow of      the picturesque countryside, rubber and
               water  into  Kallivally  rivulet.  The  100  ft   spice plantations. The visitors go gaga
               gravity dam built of concrete or stone           over the various species of birds such as
               masonry on the Periyar River stretches           darter or snakebird, kingfisher etc. that
               out between Rocky Mountains and forms            inhabit the hill station. Kaulamavu offers
               33 sq.km reservoir. Kulamavu, one of the         remarkable  trekking  trails  with equally
               places to visit in Idukki, is also a famous      enchanting environs that kick the
               hill station in Idukki district.                 adrenalin of hiking or trekking fanatics.

               The 60 sq. km artificial lake formed as a        Distance: 5 km from Periyar river, Idukki
               result of the construction of the 3 dams,
               add scenic beauty to the rugged rocky            Timings: All day.


                                          Best Compliments from
                                          Best Compliments from

                                Ouseppachen T. Thottumkal & Family





























                               Ouseppachen T. Thottumkal, Vinitha Ouseppachen,
                                      Thomas Thottumkal, Graiza Thottumkal
                                         (Thottumkal House, Muvattupuzha)

                           “Love your family, work super hard, live your passion."


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