About Kakkayam Dam
Kakkayam Dam is a reservoir dam on the Kuttiyadi River at Kakkayam in Kozhikode district, Kerala, within the Western Ghats. Built as part of the Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Project, it forms a scenic reservoir surrounded by forested hills and wildlife habitat. The site is noted for its tranquil waters, mist-covered valleys and eco-tourism appeal, attracting visitors for sightseeing, photography and boating amid a protected forest landscape near Peruvannamuzhi.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested reservoir set in the Western Ghats with calm backwaters, surrounding hills and dense greenery. The dam structure and reservoir viewpoint offer photo opportunities, while the area provides boating on the reservoir (subject to water levels), short nature walks and trekking routes in the adjacent forest. Facilities are basic, with parking and a viewpoint area, and the surroundings are quiet with limited commercial development.
Key highlights
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Reservoir formed on the Kuttiyadi River as part of the Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Project
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Scenic setting in the Western Ghats surrounded by forested hills
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Boating facility on the reservoir
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Viewpoint overlooking the reservoir and valley
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Proximity to Peruvannamuzhi and Urakkuzhi forest and waterfall areas
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Opportunities for trekking, nature walks and birdwatching
History of Kakkayam Dam
Constructed across the Kuttiyadi River as part of the Kuttiyadi Hydro Electric Project for hydroelectric power generation, the dam and its reservoir support power production and water storage in northern Kerala
Route
| By air | Calicut International Airport (CCJ) near Kozhikode is the nearest airport, with road transfer to Kakkayam |
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| By train |