Kanhirapuzha Dam

Kanhirapuzha Dam lies in Kanhirapuzha village of Mannarkkad taluk, Palakkad district, and forms part of an irrigation project built across the Kanhirapuzha River. The reservoir is surrounded by a broad, green landscape that gives the destination much of its tourism appeal. Palakkad district tourism information highlights the garden in the valley below the dam, the evergreen forest of Vettilachola beyond the reservoir and Vakkotan Mala as a dramatic natural backdrop.

During cooler or wetter periods, mist across the hills can make the setting especially atmospheric. Visitors generally come for the reservoir views, open landscape, photography and an unhurried break from town travel rather than for adventure activities. Water levels and access areas can change seasonally, and safety barriers or local restrictions should always be respected.

Kanhirapuzha Dam can be included in a Mannarkkad-area itinerary and offers a useful contrast to Palakkad’s temples and heritage sites by showcasing the district’s reservoir and foothill scenery.