POTHUNDI DAM
Thiruvazhiyad, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Pothundi Dam is an irrigation dam near Pothundi village in the Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. Constructed in the 19th century, it is considered one of the oldest dams in India. It provides irrigation to an area of 5,470 hectares (13,500 acres) in the Palakkad district and drinking water supply to the Nemmara, Ayalur, Melarcode Panchayat. An unusual feature of the earth dam is the core wall, which is built with a mixture of jaggery and quick lime.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to August
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
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Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kollengode Bus Stand |
19 KM | 0471-2471011 |
 Kollengode Railway Station |
20 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
97.3 KM | 0484-2610115 |
What to Carry
- Take Water Bottles & Snacks.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Nenmara | 8 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHRI CHANDRAPRABHA DIGAMBARA JAIN TEMPLE
Poet Kumaranasan wrote his monumental poet Veenapoovu (The fallen flower) here
SRI KALPATHY VISWANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Vishalakshi idol stands 24 inches above the pedestal up to the top of the crown
THRIPALLAVOOR SHIVA TEMPLE
Lord Siva in the form of Rudraksha sila linga
THIRUMITTAKODE ANCHUMOORTHY TEMPLE
Arjuna established the Moolavar and temple
THIRUMITTAKODE ANCHUMOORTHY TEMPLE
Arjuna established the Moolavar and temple
THRITHALA SIVA TEMPLE
The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala
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