Dam Boating in Munnar

About Mattupetty Dam Munnar

A storage Concrete Gravity dam, Mattupetty Dam is built amid green valleys and offers a delightful gesture to the visitors. Constructed for the function of water-storing up and power generation, Mattupetty Dam stands as a prime resource of electricity generation in Munnar. Built under the Pallivasal Hydro-electric project, Mattupetty Dam is an ideal place for you to spend some enjoyable time with your family and loved ones.

A popular tourist spot in Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is covered in the spectacular scenery of the hills, which helps you take some impressive pictures. Covered with mist-covered hills, the dam is an asylum for scores of wild animals, and travelers can sport a range of birds in and around the dam. Due to its invariable water availability, tourists can enjoy the boating facilities of the dam offered by the Idukki District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), along with seeing the adjacent tea plantation.

An ecstasy for nature lovers, the Mattupetty Dam is situated at a height of 83.35 meters (273.5 ft), and the length is 237.74 meters (780.0 ft). Located just about 11.1 km away from Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is situated in the hills of Munnar, and elephants can be observed at the dam. Since Mattupetty is a cattle village, you can find many cattle grazing near the dam, and the dam invites the guests with an offer of a unique experience.  

Mattupetty Dam invites visitors with many exciting activities to do, and boating is one of the most common activities that travelers can do here. A few kinds of boats are available in Mattupetty Dam, including slow speedboats, speed launches, and motorboats. Trekking is a favorite activity because the dense green tea plantations and forests on all sides of Mattupetty are perfect for trekking enthusiasts. Bird lovers can come across a vast number of bird species in and around Mattupetty.  

The best time to visit the Mattupetty Dam is from October to February as the climate will be friendly, and you can enjoy the exquisiteness of the dam in its prime. Mornings and evenings are the perfect time to visit the dam as the dam will be covered with mist.

Travelers can the Mattupetty Dam any time around the day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. The entry fee to the dam is 10 rupees for one person, and you should pay separately to play a part in the activities. You have to pay INR 300 (1 to 5 people) for ordinary boating for around 15 minutes, INR 500 (1 to 5 people) for speed boating for 15 minutes, and INR 700 (20 people) for Big boat ride for 30 minutes.

The nearest railway station is Aluva, which is about 118 km away from Mattupetty Dam. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is around 117.5 km away from Mattupetty Dam. Buses are available to Munnar from different parts of Kerala and the Idukki district.

There are some incredible tourists’ attractions nearby Mattupetty Dam that travelers can explore when they visit the dam. The attractions include Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Rose Gardens, Pothamedu Viewpoint, Blue Blossom Garden, Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm, and Carmelgiri Botanical Garden.

Tourists to Mattupetty Dam should not be worried about their stay as many affordable and luxurious hotels and resorts are available in and around Mattupetty Dam. Some of the best hotels and resorts nearby the dam include Tea County Munnar, Tea County Munnar, Tea County Munnar, Elysium Gardens Hill Resorts, and Spring Dale Resorts.