Permission To Visit Cheruthoni Dam
Those who come to enjoy the beauty of the legendary Kuravan-Kurathi hills and the engineering marvel of Idukki Dam.Cheruthoni dam is a part of Idukki Hydro Electric Project and is located in Idukki District of Kerala State. Idukki Arch dam, Cheruthoni dam and Kulamavu dam together form the Idukki reservoir. The spill way of this reservoir is provided in Cheruthoni dam.. The water from the reservoir is diverted through a 2027m long power tunnel & pressure shaft of average length 975m to an underground power house with an installed capacity 780 MW located at Moolamattom. The reservoir is augmented by diverting water from adjacent streams.
You can get the pass through the website. A ticket counter has also been arranged near the entrance of Cheruthoni Dam. If there are seats available after online booking.There is strict security checking. Gadgets including mobile phones are not allowed. Aadhaar card must be carried
Entry will not be allowed on Wednesdays and red alert days when inspections are being conducted at the dam. The entrance gate can be reached via the road in front of Kolumban Samadhi in Paremav on the Cheruthoni-Thodupuzha state highway. We can go back via the path in front of the medical college.
Due to safety warnings, walking over the dams is not allowed. The journey is in a buggy car provided by Hydel Tourism authorities.
Ticket price
Online booking www.keralahydeltourism.com
