{"id":9626,"date":"2025-11-08T09:21:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/?p=9626"},"modified":"2025-11-08T09:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:22:05","slug":"idukki-dam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/idukki-dam\/","title":{"rendered":"Idukki Dam-Entry Fee, Timings, Images, History & Location"},"content":{"rendered":"

Idukki\u00a0 dam in Kerala supports a 780 MW hydroelectricity generation plant and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board. The Idukki Dam is India\u2019s first and largest double-curvature arch dam, a rare and sophisticated design that uses the natural strength of the surrounding mountains to hold back water. The dam is constructed between Kuravan Mala and Kurathi Mala, two granite hills that, according to local legend, represent a tribal couple turned to stone.<\/p>\n

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However Idukki Dam isn\u2019t just a supportive structure. It is also a beautiful tourist attraction. People visiting the Idukki district often stop near this dam to admire its strategic positioning in the mountains.<\/p>\n

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The Idukki Dam stands tall between two towering hills, surrounded by lush greenery and misty valleys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How the Idukki Dam became so famous, what\u2019s the history, and when to visit? Idukki dam is the highest arch dam in Asia and learn why it has become the talk of the town.<\/p>\n

Idukki Dam: An Overview<\/h2>\n

The area offers stunning panoramic views of the Western Ghats, and the Idukki Arch Dam Viewpoint is a popular tourist attraction. There is only one arch dam that\u2019s 550 ft. tall and 650 ft. wide in India. What makes the Idukki Dam an attraction is the way it is curved both horizontally and vertically. The dam is a part of the Hydroelectricity Project and helps keep the power running in the town.<\/p>\n

Earlier, no one could visit the site due to security reasons. Later, the authorities opened it up for the public during Onam<\/a> and Christmas<\/a> for 10 days. It was only in 2024 that the duration for visitors increased to 30 days.<\/p>\n

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This year, the government has opened up the Idukki Dam for public visits and boating excursions till May 2026<\/p>\n

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The area offers stunning panoramic views of the Western Ghats, and the Idukki Arch Dam Viewpoint is a popular tourist attraction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

History of the Idukki Dam<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s how the inception turned into execution for the Idukki Dam:<\/p>\n