Mattupetty Dam Entry Fee & Boating Charges (2026)

Mattupetty Dam entry fee 2026 at a glance

Entry fee for Indian and foreign visitors

Mattupetty Dam runs a small gate ticket rather than free open access. Indian visitors pay roughly Rs 10 per person, children under 12 are charged a reduced amount or admitted free, and foreign nationals pay a higher rate that you should confirm at the counter. It is the kind of nominal charge that will not move your budget, and you buy the ticket at the entrance before walking down to the dam. The reason this fee gets searched so often is a genuine split online: some guides call the dam free and only charge for activities, while others quote a small per-head ticket. On the ground, treat it as a token entry charge and keep the real money aside for boating.

Boating charges – ordinary, speed and big boat

Boating is the main paid activity at Mattupetty and the reason most people come. Fares are charged per boat, not per head, so a full boat is far cheaper split between a group. Prices and boat types for 2026:

The boating counter sits separately from the entry gate, and boat charges are not part of the entry ticket. The ordinary boat is the cheapest way onto the water and works well for a family; the speed boat is the same duration for more thrill; the big boat only makes sense for a large group splitting the fare. Whichever you pick, join the queue early – the counter closes before the dam does and the last trips fill up fast on peak-season afternoons.

Camera, parking and other charges

A phone or basic camera is usually fine at no cost. A DSLR or video camera may attract a fee of about Rs 50, so carry a little cash if you are shooting seriously. Parking is charged at the lot rather than the gate: roughly Rs 20 for a two-wheeler and Rs 50 for a car. There is no premium or reserved parking, so on a busy morning you may walk a short distance from where you leave the vehicle.

Mattupetty Dam timings and best time to visit

Mattupetty Dam is open every day from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, with the last entry around 4:30 pm. The boating counter keeps similar hours but stops selling trips before the dam closes, so aim to be on the water by mid-afternoon at the latest. Come early: between 9:30 and 11 am the water is calmest, the light is best for photos, and the crowds and boat queues are thinnest. Season-wise, September to March is the pleasant window, and the October to January Munnar peak is busiest. For a fuller month-by-month view and any seasonal changes to the hours, see the Mattupetty Dam timings guide.

What the entry ticket includes and excludes

The entry ticket is just for access to the dam and its surroundings. It covers:

Two to three hours is enough to see the dam, take a boat ride and enjoy the viewpoints. A simple order that works: start at the main dam, walk the viewpoints, then finish with a boat trip. For the full picture of the attraction see our Mattupetty Dam guide, check how to reach Mattupetty Dam for the drive from town, and browse more places to visit in Munnar to round out the day.

Fees, boating fares and timings on this page are checked by the TravelTriangle Munnar desk against on-ground and published sources, and refreshed for 2026. Last updated September 2026. Planning the wider trip? Explore Munnar or build a Munnar tour package around your visit.