Anayirankal Dam

Elephant Spotting:- Because of the dam's close proximity to the evergreen forests, it is also a major source of water for the wildlife that houses the forests. As a result, one is bound to witness herds of elephants on the banks of the Anayirankal as they arrive to take a sip from the Periyar river. 

Bird-Watching:- The place also protects some rare species of birds, and hence is also a bird-lover’s paradise. 

Tea Plantations:- The many tea plantations that surround the dam are owned and managed by the Tata Tea Group. 

Boating:- An important reason why tourists flock in numbers at this dam is because of the exciting and fun-filled activities organised at this place, the major one being boating.

As part of the Anayirankal Hydel Tourism Project, boating was introduced to the place, and it quickly became a tourist-favourite, which also encouraged further development of the dam and its surrounding areas. The Kerala Hydel Tourism Center promotes water-based tourism, while also conserving the ecology of the area.