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About 43 km. from
Nagercoil this dam has been constructed. This dam is in Kalkulam Taluk,
was built during the days of the Maharaja Sri Moolam Thirunal across the
river Kodayar. The construction of the dam was designed on the pattern
of the Periyar dam in the Madurai district. The length of the dam is
425.1 mts. It has a catchment area of 204.8 sq.km. There is a camp shed
provided at the dam side for the visitors. The weather is very pleasant
and hence attracts a large number of tourists.
The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests which are famous for their
valuable trees and rich wild life such as tiger, elephants, deer etc. A
hill tribe, small in number known as �Kanikars� dwell in the dense
forests around the lake .It is a nice place to mingle with the mother
nature.
| Mukkadal Dam :
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This is a natural dam constructed by T. Chitirai Maharaja. If supplies
water to Nagercoil Municipality and it is also proposed to get water
from here for Suchindrum and Kanniyakumari. It is very picturesque spot
and ideal for picnics by groups.
Special Attractions :
Other Nearest Places of Interest :
| Nearest Place |
Distance from Pechiparai Dam
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| Kanyakumari |
58 KM |
| Mathur Bridge |
13 KM |
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How
to Reach :
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| Nearest Airport |
Nearest Railway station |
| Trivandrum (State: Kerala) |
Nagercoil (State : Tamilnadu) |
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