Mattupetty Dam Munnar

Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.

The lush green tea plantations and forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki provides boating facilities at Mattupetty Dam that are loved by all our visitors. The drive up the location itself is cherished by all who embark upon it, as the mist-covered valleys rising to meet you are a trulyawe-inspiring sight.

Mattupetty Dam Timings & Entry Fee
While the dam is functional at all times, if you would like to participate in the water based activities on the Mattupetty Lake or walk across the dam on the road built atop, you will have to adhere to certain timings. Leisure activities on the lake are from 9:30 AM to 5 PM on all days of the week.

There is an entry fee of INR 10 for each person. For a 15-minute ride on an ordinary boat, you pay INR 300 for the entire boat which can carry a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 persons. For a similar ride on a speedboat, you pay INR 500 for the boat which can ferry 1 to 5 people.

For those who visit the lake to enjoy with a big group of friends or family, there is a big boat ride which runs for half an hour. With a capacity of 20 guests, the boat charges a total of INR 700. Apart from the water activities, you can also look forward to riding on a horse by the banks of the lake at a cost of INR 50 per head.

History Behind the Mattupetty Dam
The construction of this gravity dam in Mattupetty (which used to be called Madupetty by the locals back in time) was commissioned by the Government of Kerala. The construction of this concrete dam began in 1949, only a couple of years after India’s independence from the British.
Mattupetty Dam was fully built within 5 years and opened in 1953. A total of INR 220 lakhs was spent by the government on this dam which over the years has generated a lot of revenue for it. The water which is conserved in the lake is used for the generation of hydroelectricity. The dam remains an important source of electricity.