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Thekkady Trips - Paradise in Gods Own Country, Kerala - Travel and Tours information |
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Short Description Long Description Climate General Information How to reach Locations Near by Attractions The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Lake Nature and Bird Watching Treks Mullaiperiyar Dam Tribal Heritage Museum Kumily Cardomom Hills Murikkady Pandikuzhi Chellarkovil Vandiperiyar Ramakalmedu Activities Animals in Thekkady Festivals Shopping Agriculture Flora and Fauna Schools and Colleges and University Adventure Sports Accommodation Banks & ATMs Hospitals Other Contact numbers Distance Chart Tips & Information for the tourists |
Mullaiperiyar Dam
Mullaperyiar dam was built by British in 1895. It stands on Periyar river whose flow ordinates from Thekkady. The dam was built mainly for watering the paddy fields of Tamil Nadu perennially drought - prone. Even though the dam is now in Kerala, most of the water in the reservoir is still released to Tamil Nadu and is cause for considerable political tensions between the two states.The dam is 175 feet tall in height and is 5704 feet long.
Location: 9.492408,77.225647
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