Pothundi Dam

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Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam

Pothundi Dam is an irrigation dam near a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala state, India.

"Pothundi dam "is a wonder for the technology, which is built without using Cement/concret at all. Its an old dam which is built in late 1800 AD. Usually for earthdam the core is built with concrete and the structure with earth or boulders. Usually the earth dam is built with core in concrete and the massive body to counter act water pressure in earth and boulders. Here for the construction of this dam boulders and earth is used as usual but the cementing material is a mixture of jaggery and quick lime, in a peculiar combination. The strength offered by this mortar is a real wonder for the present technology

The dam is about 8 km from Nemmara and 42 km from Palakkad. Nelliampathi is 17 km from here and is known for its Nemmara Vallengi Vela.

[edit] How to reach there

Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam

Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport OR Coimbatore Airport in Tamil Nadu.
Nearest railway station: Olavakkod, Palakkad or Trichur.

From Kochi Airport: Come to Trichur - 30 km, take a taxi to Nemmara or by bus from Trichur bus stand to Nemmara - 48 km. From Palakkad: By taxi or bus to Nemmara - 30 km.

From Coimbatore Airport : By Taxi or Bus to Palakkad - 70 km.

From Palakkad: By taxi or bus to Nemmara - 30 km.

Nearest town: Nemmara - 6 km.

[edit] Photo Album: Pothundi Dam

Pothundi dam.	Another view of the Dam.	Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi.	Pothundi dam.
Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi.	Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi.	Inside Pothundi dam.	view of Pothundi from top of Nelliyampathi