Idukki City Guide
Travel Idukki,one of the most beautiful districts of Kerala in India. Idukki means a narrow gauge. Tour Idukki, the beautiful hill resort of Kerala is the land of majestic mountains, wondrous valleys and spectacular streams.
Idukki- The Unspoilt Nature
Located in the southern part of Kerala, Idukki is a landlocked district spread over an area of 5019 sq. kms. High ranges and wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar - and their tributaries. Idukki is famous for the sprawling wildlife sanctuary that supports a whopping variety of wild animals and birds. Adventure seekers can indulge in paragliding, mountaineering, wildlife safaris, hill trekking, biking and other absorbing hill activities during Idukki tours. Ride an elephant and watch in perfect amazement as the elephant tears tree branches with its trunk, see the gurgling waterfalls at Keezar Kuthu, picnic near the Idukki Arch Dam and merriment with nature in the lap of natural vistas.
A Treasure Trove of Wildlife
Idukki as a prominent Hill Station in India is home to the largest wild life Sanctuary in India, which has an expansion of approximately 777 Kms in the district's forested land. The animals generally found in this scenic Hill Station in India are deer, giant and malabar squirrel.
Worth Visiting Sites in Idukki
Munnar
The nature, absolutely untouched has led to the christening of this place as 'Virgin Munnar', in the tourism industry. Increasing fame and the growth of visitors may soon account to deletion of this description. more..
Devikulam
Located 16 kms from Munnar, this gorgeous hill station symbolises nature in her pristine glory. The crisp and cool mountain air heavily laden with the fragrance of wild flowers and rare herbs is any nature lover's paradise. more..
Kuthumkal Waterfalls
The misty waterfall provides a picturesque view of the water, cascading down from scintillating heights. The sheer beauty of the place allures thousands of visitors every year.
Observatory Hills
This is a beautiful hill located at Nedumkandam. It's a perfect location for people who are interested in watching the heavenly bodies, as the sky here is free from pollution.
Cheruthoni
5kms from Painavu, it encompasses areas in and around Idukki Arch Dam and Cheruthoni Dam. Constructed across the Periyar river, between two granite hills, the picturesque Idukki Dam is the first arch dam in India.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique thorny scrub forest with xerophyte species. Chinnar is the habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India.
Marayoor
Marayoor is 40 kilometers away from Munnar. It is the only place in Kerala having a natural growth of sandal wood trees. The relics of new Stone Age civilization have been unearthed here.
Mattupetti
13 kms form Munnar, at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level, this verdant landscape houses the Indo-Swiss Dairy Project.
Top Station
Top Station, the idyllic hill station is located 32 kms from Munnar, on the Munnar-Kodaikanal Road. Perched at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level, Top Station is the highest point on Munnar-Kodaikanal Road.
Excursions from Idukki
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary: In the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches is located the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary. Home to a microcosm of India's bird population with about 500 winged species, the sanctuary was designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist.
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The sanctuary stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq. kms of unblemished natural splendour.
Moolamatton (41 Kms): The Idukki Hydroelectric Project's underground powerhouse is located here. A visit to moolamatton provides the opportunity to view the working of a hydro-electric station.
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary (15 kms): This sanctuary is the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated in this region.
