Sholayar Dam is an astonishing sight. The size of the dam is huge ad it is split into two reservoirs- the Upper Sholayar and the lower Sholayar Dam. Tourists have access only to upper Sholayar and the size of the Sholayar dam is astounding. Sholayar Dam is one of the contributors of water for Athirapally's Falls- India's Niagara. Chalakudy is the closest town to Sholayar Dam which lies 60 Kilometers away. The Sholayar Dam is the second-largest rock dam in Asia. The dam is blessed with nature's beauty and charm in abundance. To visit the dam, one has to take permission from the dam entrance. It is a great opportunity to explore the dam and its premises.