Kundala is an idyllic place in Munnar located on the way to Top Station or Top Slip. Surrounded by rolling hills and valleys of dense forests, Kundala is known for the Kundala Arch Dam or Sethuparvati Dam and Kundala Lake. Kundala is situated about 27 km from the town of Munnar at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. Tourists often go to the top of Kundala Dam to have a panoramic view of the catchment area of the Dam. Kundala Dam, which was built in 1946 for Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project, is considered as Asia's first Arch Dam. Tourists visiting Kundala Lake often go for a ride in Kashmiri - Shikara boats. Pedal boats are also available at Kundala Lake. The Golf Course ground and Kundala Tea Plantations are also in the vicinity of Kundala Dam and Lake.