Amaravathi Dam - 5 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Amaravathi Dam

It is a dam constructed across the Amaravathi river in 1957 during K .Kamaraj's administration.

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Attractions Near Amaravathi Dam

Amaravathi Crocodile Farm

Amaravathi Crocodile Farm

1.04km from Amaravathi Dam

The Amaravathi Crocodile Farm is considered as the biggest crocodile reproducing focus in southern India. The mugger crocodiles, famous as the Persian crocodiles and bog crocodiles, are the ordinarily discovered species.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

15.1km from Amaravathi Dam

Earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary is a protected area in the Annamalai hills of Pollachi and Walparai. It would be a wonderful experience to visit this place and enjoy the serene nature and climate, and to know about the animals and their habitat.

Thoovanam Waterfalls

Thoovanam Waterfalls

17.02km from Amaravathi Dam

Hike to the waterfall through the forests of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Muniyara - Anakottapara Park

Muniyara - Anakottapara Park

21.27km from Amaravathi Dam

The Muniyara Dolmens are magnificent prehistoric dolmens, situated in Marayoor, Idukki. The tourists trek through the area of Muniyara to reach 15 different types of Dolmens, which belongs to the Neolithic Age, i.e. between 3000 BC and 14000 BC.

Kanthalloor Waterfalls

Kanthalloor Waterfalls

23.2km from Amaravathi Dam

20 meters high waterfall set in the wilderness overlooking view towards open valleys. You can shower underneath the falls if you are willing to fight the coldness of the waters.

Poombarai

Poombarai

23.94km from Amaravathi Dam

A picturesque village in Kodaikanal, located around 6300 m above sea level. This place is famous for garlic and here is a small temple 'Kuzhanthai velappar temple'.

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Tiruppur

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Famous for temples and industrial areas.

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