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Idukki Dam , Idukki
ABOUT
Idukki Dam is the one of the largest dams in Asia it is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River between the two Kuravan and Kurathi hills.It is called as power house of kerala.It supports a 780 MW hydroelectric power station in Moolamattom.The reservoir has over 2 billion tons of water contained in three dams-Idukki, Cheruthoni and Kulamavu. Idukki dam is used to store the water and remaining two are meant to route it to the powerhouse.
HISTORY
The possibility of constructing a dam at Idukki for Power Generation based report was submitted to the Government of Travancore by W.J.John in1932.In 1969 April 30 the construction of this Dam was initiated.In 1973 Storage of water in Idukki reservoir was commenced.The Project was commissioned by then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi in 1976.
SPECIALITIES
Idukki Arch Dam is one of the highest arch dam in Asia .It is a double curvature arch dam constructed across periyar river
CLIMATE
The average temperature varies from 25 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, and it can get a bit hot at times
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Best time to visit Idukki is between October and May while the peak season is from March to May
FOOD
All kinds of Traditional foods, veg-non veg foods ,Kappa with fish Curry are available
ROAD CONDITION
At a distance of 47 km from Munnar, 105 km from Kochi, 239 km from Trivandrum, 101 km from Kottayam and 171 km from Madurai
