Mattupetty Lake

Mattupetty Lake is an artificial reservoir created by the Mattupetty Dam in the Kannan Devan Hills of Idukki District, Kerala. Completed in 1953 as part of the Pallivasal Hydro-electric Project, this concrete gravity dam conserves water for hydroelectric power generation. The lake sits at approximately 1,700 meters altitude, surrounded by tea plantations and Shola forests, offering boating facilities and scenic views.

Visitors can expect a serene high-altitude reservoir surrounded by rolling hills, lush tea gardens, and dense Shola forests. The calm waters provide opportunities for various boating activities including pedal boats, speed boats, and motor boats. A paved road runs across the dam allowing vehicles and pedestrians to cross. The area features picnic spots along the shoreline with panoramic views of the Western Ghats. Visitors may spot elephants and diverse bird species attracted to the perennial water source.

Constructed between 1949 and 1953 as part of the Pallivasal Hydro-electric Project under the leadership of E.U. Philipose, Superintending Engineer of Kerala State Electricity Board. The dam was built to conserve water for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation, representing one of Kerala's early organized efforts at hydroelectric power generation in the post-independence era.