Idukki Dam

4.30 (1813)

3rd

Dam Reservoir

Idukki Dam - Location details

Idukki Dam, Dam Reservoir, Cheruthoni / Idukki, Idukki, Kerala

Idukki Dam - Food details

Kanji‑Payar, Pork Fry, Tapioca‑Fish Curry

Idukki Dam - History details

A 168.9‑m double‑curvature arch dam between Kuravan and Kurathi hills on the Periyar River, completed in 1976. Among Asia’s tallest arch dams, it feeds the 780‑MW Moolamattom hydroelectric station. The reservoir spans 60 sq km with viewpoints attracting visitors; limited public entry and seasonal boating operate under safety norms.