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Kallada Dam (Parappar Dam)

Thenmala, Punalur, Kollam, Keralam

Kallada Dam, widely known as Parappar Dam or Thenmala Dam, spans the Kallada River at Thenmala in eastern Kollam. The broad reservoir, forested Western Ghats setting and proximity to Thenmala Ecotourism and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary make the dam landscape a major scenic stop for nature and eco-tourism visitors.

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Kallada Dam (Parappar Dam)Kollam, Keralam
DistrictKollam
ExperienceNature
TalukPunalur
PIN Code691308

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Kallada or Parappar Dam at Thenmala is a scenic reservoir attraction in Kollam, closely connected with Thenmala Ecotourism and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary.

Kallada Dam at Thenmala is commonly referred to as Parappar Dam or Thenmala Dam and forms one of the defining landscapes of eastern Kollam district. Built across the Kallada River, the dam creates a large reservoir framed by forested hills close to Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. Keralam Tourism includes the dam within the Thenmala leisure experience, where riverside walks, viewpoints and other eco-tourism activities allow visitors to appreciate the water body and surrounding Western Ghats scenery.

The destination works particularly well for photography, quiet landscape viewing and as part of a full day at Thenmala, rather than as an isolated stop. Access to dam structures may be controlled for safety and operational reasons, so visitors should use designated public areas and follow local instructions. Nearby attractions include Thenmala Ecotourism zones, forest trekking programmes and the sanctuary landscape.

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Conditions can change. Follow current official advisories and instructions from local authorities or on-site staff.

  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

Emergency Numbers

Police Control Room
100 112
Fire Station
101
Ambulance
102 108

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