Lower Sholayar Dam Reservoir (Kerala , India )
The Chalakudy Dam is constructed across The Chalakkudy River which originated from The Anamudi mounatain ranges. This is also known as Lower Sholayar Dam. This dam lies 65 km east of Chalakudy town on the way to Valparai ( Tamilnadu ). This rout is well-known tourist spot like The Waterfalls Athirappally , Vazhachal , Charpa , Watertheme Parks , Thumpurmuzhi Gardens , Malakkapara tea Gardens ,Sholayar Dam . This is the most beautiful rout in south India crossing the Western Ghats. The road is cutting through dense forests , so night journeys are not recommended.
Chalakudy Dam
Location: It is located 65 km east of Chalakkudy town (Thrissur , Kerala , India ).
Impounds: Chalakkudy River.
Significance: This dam is also known as Lower Sholayar Dam.
Purpose: The water in the dam is mainly utilized for hydro electric power generation.
Interesting Things to visit Chalakkudy-Pollachi route
Athirappally Waterfalls are often referred to as the Niagra falls of India. They come crashing down from a hight of 80 feet.
Vazhachal Waterfalls
The vaazhchal waterfalls are located very close to the Athirappilly Waterfalls in Chalakkudy river.
Charpa Waterfalls
The Charpa Waterfalls is located on the way from Athirappilly to Valparai, is located just 5 km away from Athirappilly waterfalls. This seasonal waterfalls in Chalakkudy river in between Athirappilly and Vaazhchal falls.
Valparai
Valparai is a hill station in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. This is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats, at a distance of 95 km from Coimbatore and 55 km from Pollachi. There are 42 hairpin bends on the way to Valparai from Aliyar.
Malakkapara tea gardens
Valparai is a hill station in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. This is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats, at a distance of 95 km from Coimbatore and 55 km from Pollachi. There are 42 hairpin bends on the way to Valparai from Aliyar.
Malakkapara tea gardens
Located in 51 km from Athirappillywaterfalls on Chalakkudi- Valparai rout. This tea garden has picturesque surrounding and sometimes one can spot wild life here.
Places to visit- Chalakkudi to Pollachi rout and Approximate distance from Chalakkudi in km
Dreamworld Watertheme park -10
Athirappilly- 28
Malakkapara- 73
Sholayar Saddle Dam -77
Valparai town -98
Aliyar Dam -143
Pollachi -167
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