The lush green tea plantations and forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and host a large number of unique bird species. Mattupetty dam is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region. Mattupetty Dam near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala. Either you can go for boating in the lake or you can sit on the shore enjoying the tranquility here. Tourists can go for a speed boat, pedal boat, motor boat or row boat.