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Agasthiyar Falls
1km from Papanasam Dam
Agastiyar falls is located near to the Papanasham in Thirunelveli district. The falls is located on the western ghats and to the Papanasam lower.
Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
5.38km from Papanasam Dam
Covering nearby 900 sq kms. This is a treasure trove for the wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Karaiyar Dam
7.26km from Papanasam Dam
A beautiful picnic spot inside the Kalakkad mundanthurai reserve. Boating facilities are available here.
Manimuthar Dam
7.85km from Papanasam Dam
The Manimuthar Dam is situated at the foothills of the scenic Podhigai Hills. It is built on the Thamirabarani River. The area features marvelous natural beauty. The spot where the waters, the mountains, and the sky meet offers a spectacular view.
Bana Theertham water Falls
9.54km from Papanasam Dam
It is located inside the picturesque location of the Karaiyar dam. This is a natural cascading falls located in the Kalakad Mundanthurai tiger reserve.
Agasthyakoodam
15.21km from Papanasam Dam
The most difficult trek in Kerala, taking you to the top of Agasthyakoodam through forests and valleys and waterfalls.
Meenmutty Waterfalls- Thiruvananthapuram
23.39km from Papanasam Dam
The 30 meters tall waterfall accessed by a hike through dense tropical forest.
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
25.57km from Papanasam Dam
A dam-site with its beautiful tiny islands and a sanctuary with thick forest covers
Pechiparai Dam
27.35km from Papanasam Dam
An artificial water body, situated near the pechiparai village of Kanyakumari. Constructed between 1897 and 1906. A European engineer was the one who worked behind this beautiful dam.
Ponmudi Hill Station
27.4km from Papanasam Dam
The golden peaks of Ponmudi with its year-round cool climate and amazing scenery.
Courtallam Main Falls
27.61km from Papanasam Dam
The falls is located on the western ghats on the river Chittar and is considered as a medical spa on account of the medical smell in the waters.
Thirparappu WaterFalls
35.69km from Papanasam Dam
The kodyar river makes it descent at the Thirparappu and the waterfall. It is a magnificent waterfall which will rejuvenate the viewer's mind. We can take a bath from this waterfall by enjoying the natural beauty.
Palaruvi Waterfalls
36.05km from Papanasam Dam
A 90 meters tall waterfall, surrounded by large boulders and plunging from a hill side creating pools below.
Sasthampara
40.02km from Papanasam Dam
Offbeat hillock destination, trekking,city view etc.
Veerapandiya Kattabomman Statue
41.32km from Papanasam Dam
This is the statue of the Historian, Freedom fighter Veeerapandya Kattabomman. He refused to accept the sovereignty of the British and waged a war against them.
Pathimoonnu Kannara Bridge
41.93km from Papanasam Dam
The 13 Kannara bridge or 13 Arch Bridge (Pathimoonu Kannara Bridge) is a 108-year-old bridge from the British era consisting of 13 arches. It is a major landmark on the Kollam-Sengottai railway line. The bridge connects two hillocks and stands on thirteen granite pillars each almost a hundred feet tall. The bridge is sandwiched by the Kollam-Thirumangalam National Highway on one side and the River Kazhuthurutti on the other. It is 102.72 meters (337.0 ft) long and 5.18 meters (17.0 ft) tall.
Thenmala Dam
42.6km from Papanasam Dam
Thenmala Dam, located in Kollam district of Kerala is the second largest irrigation project in the state of Kerala. The water from the dam is used for irrigation and for power generation. It has the longest reservoir of the state.
Chitharal Rock Cut Temple
42.62km from Papanasam Dam
Also, called as Chitharal Malai kovil is situated in the Thiruchanattu malai. There are two monuments and also there is a cave containing rock-cut sculptures of Tirthankaras and the attendant deities carved inside and outside dating back to 9th century AD.
Kudukkathupara
46.34km from Papanasam Dam
Kudukkathupara is situated at a height of 850 meters above sea level. It consists of three large rocks out of which you can climb the first two rocks. The tops of the last rock, which is also the tallest is inaccessible. About four districts of Kerala and some parts of the neighbouring Tamil Nadu state can be viewed from the top of the second rock.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
48.85km from Papanasam Dam
One of the oldest zoo in India, home to a large number of wild animals.
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Papanasam Dam
Papanasam Dam, Ambasamudram - Papanasam - Upper Dam Rd, Papanasam R.F., Tamil Nadu 627551, India
The Papanasam dam is also known as the Karaiyar dam. The dam is used to irrigate Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts.