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The delicate and eco-friendly blending of power genesis with the nature's beauty has made the boom of Hydel Tourism a great success. It is only natural that the spouting rivers and the vast reservoirs have become the nerve centers of delightful tourism in the state of Kerala. Not all these could ever have been possible without the tender and caressing touch of Mother Nature, making this marvelous landscape, splendid in its kaleidoscopic beauty. In hang the invigorating mountain air, relaxing in tranquility, strolling down winding paths, relishing the breath taking views, enjoying the profusion of flowers in bloom...

Come! Enjoy! - Be bowled over by Mother Nature

The KERALA HYDEL TOURISM CENTRE is a society constituted as per the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act (Act XII of 1955) on 01/12/1999. The Hon'ble Minister for Electricity is the Chairman of the society.

In God's own country'; the Western Ghats, copious monsoons and river lines together haven facilitated a civilization where the omniscient gurgle of water defines nature, living, sustenance, ethos, history and culture. For its enviable advances in modernity too, this land that is distinguished as the most educated, liberal and secular society in the country, has harnessed the power of its water resources- About 30 Hydel power stations in Kerala together actualize a total installed capacity of 2500 MW; and also offer themselves as testimonies of the continuing endeavor to engineer sustainable energy for an advancing society.

Carefully planned and executed, Hydel Projects are prime symbols of growth, promoted by the Kerala State Electricity Boardand have added to the pristine charm of Kerala. It is only natural that the vast water reservoirs associated with these Hydel projects lying in the lap of the mighty hills are becoming the nerve centers of tourism in the state. These project areas, spread over the state are marvelous in their land formation and splendid in their kaleidoscopic beauty. At present, the Centre provides tourism facilities through three of its exotic locations in Munnar, Mattupetty and Kundala , with boating activities in all the three centres, apart from maintaining an attractive park in 16 acres of land near R.A Head works, Munnar. During festive occasions, the opening of the Idukki Arch Dam for visitors, together with the facility for speedboat rides in the Idukki Reservoir is also arranged through the Centre More than 4 Lakh tourists visited these locations during 2004-2005.

The KERALA HYDEL TOURISM CENTRE is a caring innovation from Kerala State Electricity Board with the Hon'ble Minister for Electricity as the Chairman of the society. The objectives of the Centre are;

• To effectively harness the water based Tourism potential of the Hydel project areas of Kerala
• Facilitate socio-economic benefits to the remote areas that house the Hydel projects by effectively utilizing the ambience & the disused infrastructure around completed Hydel projects, but without affecting its prime functions.
• Maintenance and enhancement of ecology of the Hydel Projects and preserve them for the posterity.
• Creation of awareness on the socio-economic advantages of  Hydel projects.
• Production and promotion of educative and informative publications furthering Hydel-tourism.
•  Develop tourist circuits connecting Hydel Project areas in the state, comanize conducted tours, provide boating and other recreational facilities for the tourists while ensuring the safety and security aspects of the vital installations.
• Fulfill the obligation to the local population affected by the implementation of the Hydel projects, by generating employment & income for them, both direct and indirect
• Develop ecologically viable Resort Complexes in the vicinity of the project areas.
• Research the impact of tourism on Hydel Power locations, associated biosphere and localized habitations.

'Hydel Park' – Munnar 

A nature park set in a vast stretch of wooded land, beside the R.A. Headworks stands majestically welcoming t h e t o u r i s t s t o t h e unfathomable beauty of the Western Ghats. You can also take pleasure in nature walking, adventure trails, boating in tranquil waters, watch migratory water birds, enjoy the aroma of fresh mountain flowers or become playful in the vast stretch of tempting lawn.

Entertainments:

In Munnar, Hydel Tourism offers you - the Hydel Park - a natural luxury in 16 acres flanked by the Ramasawmy Ayier Head Works, the cradle of Power generation in Kerala State, the Muthirappuzha River and the misty   Folds of  Kannan Devan Hill Tea Estates.

Here you could immerse yourself in the gifts of nature by taking a stroll of the beautiful Garden with exotic flowers, just silently splash away in a cool row boat in the Muthirappuzha River, watch migratory water birds, spot Mountain butterflies or take a solitary walk with the mother nature whispering to you all through- a walk down the"Nature Walk" through the sylvan river side.

 Blossom Hydel Park promises fun and frolic through the following:

• An Attractive Garden having exotic flowers and a beautiful stretch of lawn
• Boating facilities in calm waters using Rowboats and Pedal Boats
• Adventure swing for adults and kids
• Facilities for Camp fire with music system
• Meditation cave and pavilion in the center of a pond
• Landscaped Mountain with artificial water falls
• Nearly 1000 meters of fountain emerging from the sides of the Channel
• Roller Skating Yard and Badminton Court
• Walkway around the light jungle preserved as such
• Generator backup during power failure
• Separate toilet facilities for ladies and Gents

Life Jackets are compulsory for boating and the boats and passengers are fully covered by insurance against accidents

'Sun Moon Valley' – Madupetty

Against the backdrop of the imposing Madupetty dam lies this grandeur of exotic beauty. While enjoying the exciting thrills of speed boats or the calmness of slow pontoon boats, you can relish the adjacent evergreen hills, the meadows where herds of cattle graze and wild animals like elephant, stroll.

Further, due to the incredible climate, you are gifted with the simultaneous spotting of the Sun and the Moon- hence the name.

Entertainments:

The Boating facilities are provided in association with DTPC, Idukki, from 9.00 am to 5.00pm. 

Speedboats(5seater)    
Speedboat(3seater)(CoupleSpecial)
Bigger 24 seater slow pontoon boat 

 Life Jackets are provided and have been made compulsory for boating                                  

'Trout Lagoon' – Kundala  

The tranquil waters of Kundala, which lies 12Km upstream to Madupetty, is an ideal habitat for the exotic trout fish. The surprising similarity, with the Dal lake of Kashmir has compelled us to introduce " Kashmiri Shikkaras" offering an elite ride for two. You can also enjoy pedal boats and rowing boats. We bet that you will loose the sense of time immersing in the serenity of the locale.

The centre is named after the exotic fish called 'Trout' which is believed to have existed here during the past.  The Kundaly dam is the frst concrete dam, which was designed and built in the mid - late 1940's by Gecome Oommen, Chief Engineer in the erstwhile Travancore Government's Public Works Dept.

The facilities provided in Trout Lagoon, Kundala are (9 A.M to 5 P.M) :

Kashmiri Shikaras, which are Special Row Boats, similar to those in Dal Lake, Kashmir

 (For the first time in Kerala)

Boating30min.trip(Max.2persons)
Rowboats:30minutes(Max.4persons)
Pedalboats(3seater) : 
Rock climbing and soft trekking

(For Rowing, assistance will be provided by the staff. Life Jackets are compulsory for boating and the boats and passengers are fully covered by insurance against accidents).

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