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.
Entry Fee to Pothundi dam:
The entry Fee for adults is 20 and for kids,INR 10.
Best time to visit Pothundi Dam:
You can visit the dam anytime throughout the year. However,the best time to visit the Pothundi Dam is during windertime,in the months of November to February.
Things to do at Pothundi Dam :
Park, Nelliyampathy hills,Nature walk
How to reach pothundi dam :
One can reach this location by road, Pothundi dam is located in just 8 Killmeters from Nemmara town and 48 kilometers from Palakkad town. The nearest railway station is Palakkad railway station wich is 40 kilometers away and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is 98 Kilometers away.
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