Notable dam · Kollam, Kerala

Kallada Dam

Kallada Dam is a dam in Kollam, Kerala — well liked with travellers.

Kallada Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kallada Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Kallada Dam — distance from nearby cities

Address: X358+C97, SH 2, Thenmala, Keralam 691308. Coordinates: 8.95855, 77.06592. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Kallada Dam?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

How far is Kallada Dam from Kollam?

Kallada Dam is about 63 km by road from Kollam (50 km straight line), 63 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 101 km from Tirunelveli. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Kallada Dam?

Nearby: Thirteenth Arch Bridge (attraction, 4 km), Ottakkal Lookout (viewpoint, 5 km), Sri Kulathupuzha Bala Sastha Temple (temple, 8 km), Aryankavu Ayyappan Temple (temple, 12 km), Palaruvi Waterfalls (waterfall, 14 km), Kudukkathu Para (attraction, 15 km).

Is Kallada Dam worth visiting?

Kallada Dam is listed as a notable dam in Kerala on Spotwander and is well liked with travellers.