Geddai Dam, Kundah, Nilgiris
Geddai Dam is located in Kundah near Ooty Hill Station
in Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu. This Dam is a symbol of India-Canada
friendship and co-operation. There are 5 units and the installed capacity of
power house is 175MW. The water source for the power house is Kundah forebay
dam, (the tail race water of Power House-1) and its Forebay Capacity is 1000
Cusec. The Road trip from Ooty / Coonoor towards this Dam offers scenic views
of rolling valleys and forests.
Geddai Dam is located at about 19 Kms from Kundah Dam,
15 Kms from Kil Kundah Bus Stop, 17 Kms from Manjur Bus Stop, 49 Kms from Ooty
Bus Stand, 51 Kms from Ooty, 50 Kms from Ooty Railway Station, 51 Kms from Coonoor,
68 Kms from Kotagiri, 42 Kms from Kinnakorai, 52 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway
Station and 75 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. Geddai Dam is situated on Manjur to
Mulli Route. This place is well connected to Ooty and Coonoor by Bus. Private
Taxis are available from Ooty and Coonoor to reach this place.
Location