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Why to visit Idukki Arch Dam
In 1975, the Idukki Dam was built in Kerala, India, across the Periyar River in a narrow gap between two granite hills known as Kuravan and Kurathi. It is one of Asia's tallest arch dams, standing at 168.91 metres. The Kerala State Electricity Board built and owns the facility. Three dams, namely Idukki, Cheruthoni, and Kulamavu, comprise the Reservoir. The three dams have combined to form a 60-square-kilometer artificial lake.
The Cheruthoni barrage is next to the 550-foot-high and 650-foot-wide dam. Lord Rama chastised two villagers when he caught them peeping at bathing Sita, according to folklore. Kuravan and Kurathi, two people who had been turned into stones (on opposite banks of the Periyar river), pleaded Lord Rama for forgiveness because they had never been apart. Lord Rama blessed them, promising that they would be together for a long time.
The dam can be seen from a long distance due to its immense size, and the sight of the construction in between the granite hills is beautiful. Tourists visiting the dam should take an exciting boat trip through the dam reservoir. Each journey lasts about 3 hours, giving you plenty of time to take in the natural beauty of the area.
