Pothundi Dam

Pothundi Dam is a picturesque reservoir destination near Nenmara on the road toward Nelliyampathy Hills in Palakkad district. The dam is an earthen structure connected with the Ayilur river system and serves an important irrigation role in the surrounding agricultural region. For visitors, its appeal comes from the broad water view, landscaped garden area and the rising Western Ghats behind the reservoir.

Kerala Tourism also records Pothundi as a long-established local attraction noted for its unusual traditional construction story, but the most useful modern visitor context is its combination of engineering, water management and mountain scenery. The location makes Pothundi an easy pause before the climb to Nelliyampathy, and many travellers combine both places in the same day. Water levels and the visual character of the reservoir change substantially with the season.

Visitors should use designated public areas and follow any current restrictions around the dam structure. Pothundi is best suited to relaxed sightseeing, photography and a short family stop rather than adventure activities inside the reservoir zone.