Shimmering Pothundi Reservoir

Shimmering Pothundi Reservoir

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The Pothundi Reservoir is on the way to Nelliyampathy from Nenmara. Built on the Meenchadyppuzha and Padippuzha tributaries of the Ayalar River, it has an area of 10,930 hectares. The reservoir offers a picturesque and serene place to stop on the way up to Nellyampathy. In addition to being a nice picnic spot, there are also provisions in place for boating. Being higher up in the valley gives the reservoir a romantic twist due to apparently low flying monsoon clouds that appear to be a mist on the surface of the water. As the road climbs up towards Nelliyampathy the sight of the reservoir is stunning from up above. Apart from being a tourist hotspot, the reservoir serves the purpose of irrigation in the area of Nelliyampathy. What makes the reservoir an engineering marvel is that it was made without use of cement, but with a mixture of jaggery and quick lime. A must visit for its engineering brilliance and for the picturesque location!