Thenmala

Thenmala is the first planned eco-tourism destination in India. The Thenmala Dam is a popular ecotourism destination in Kerala. The Dam, which impounds the largest reservoir in the state which was built under the Kallada Irrigation and Tree Crop development project. The construction of the Parappar Dam across the confluence of the Chenduruney, Kazhuthurutty and Kulathupuzha rivers has resulted in the creation of a beautiful artificial lake of about 26 Sq. Km. which spreads along the middle of the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. It is the largest irrigation project in Kerala.
Located 66kms to the East of Kollam is a treasure of activities. India’s 1st planned Ecotourism destination. You can indulge in many leisure activities like boating,butterfly park,musical dancing fountain,deer rehabilitation center,adventure zone,etc.
Thenamala butterfly park is the Asia’s first butterfly park located in Kollam district, Kerala.