3/5 Nisanth G. 2 years ago on Google
Located
around
42
km
from
Palakkad
town,
the
earthen
dam
was
built
in
the
19th
century
using
a
mixture
of
jaggery
and
quick
lime
instead
of
the
usual
concrete.
Nestled
at
the
foothills
of
Nelliyampathy
Hills,
the
dam
provides
irrigation
across
5,470
hectares
in
Palakkad
district
and
caters
to
the
drinking
water
needs
of
Nemmara,
Ayalur
and
Melarcode
panchayats.
Constructed
across
Padipuzha
and
Meenichiladipuzha
rivers,
the
dam
forms
a
reservoir
covering
an
area
of
30km.
The
dam
is
located
en
route
to
Nelliyampathy
Hills.
A
beautifully
landscaped,
well-maintained
dam
garden
beckons
visitors
at
the
entrance.
With
a
plethora
of
rides
and
manicured
trees
and
plants,
the
garden
is
built
to
provide
happiness
to
children
and
elders
alike.
Spanning
the
garden
will
take
one
to
the
toe
of
the
dam.
The
steps
to
the
crest
of
the
dam
might
look
strenuous,
but
it’s
worth
the
effort.
A
stunning
view
of
Nelliyampathy
Hills
awaits
visitors
at
the
top.
Take
a
stroll
along
the
crest
to
get
a
panoramic
view
of
the
reservoir
in
the
backdrop
of
the
hills
on
one
side
and
green
paddy
fields
on
the
other
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