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It is bestowed with high ranges and wooded valleys.
It is bordered by three main rivers- Periyar,
Thodupuzhayar and Thalayar.
Idukki is renowned for its hill stations, wildlife
sanctuaries, elephant rides and mountain treks.
If you are an adventure seeker, you can enjoy
variety of activities like paragliding, biking,
mountaineering and wild life safaris in Idukki. |
Places To Visit In
Idukki:
• Idukki Arch Dam:
It is the first arch dam in Asia and second in the
world. It is built across Kuravan Kurathi hills. It is
550 feet high and 650 feet wide.
• Idukki Wild Life
Sanctuary: It offers a
great retreat to your eyes. It covers 77 kilometers and
is blessed with awe-inspiring natural beauty. It is home
to the exotic species of mammals like bisons, jungle
cats, wild boars, tiger, sambar deer and many other
animals. It boasts of a beautiful lake, where you can
enjoy picnicking, boating and bird watching.
You can also enjoy wild
life safari to see the herds of elephants bathing in the
lake.
Some other
habitants of this sanctuary include vipers, cobra and
kraits. Idukki wild life sanctuary is a paradise for
bird lovers. It features a wide range of colorful birds,
including woodpecker, jungle fowl, black bulbul, myna
and peafowl.
• Munnar:
Munnar is one of the fascinating tourist destinations in
Idukki. A beautiful summer resort in Munnar is a heaven
to honeymooners. The serene lakes, tea gardens, coffee
plantation and green forests let you enjoy a great
relaxation from day to day stress.
Visiting the tea factory,
walking amidst the awesome coffee plantation area,
boating, cycling and trekking are some of the most
exciting activities that can be enjoyed here.
• Devikulam:
Devikulam in Idukki offers a wonderful getaway from
modern hustle bustle lifestyle. Sita Devi Lake in
Devikulam is a perfect spot for fishing and watching the
scenic beauty of nature.
• Nyayamakad:
Nyayamakad is a land of overwhelming waterfalls. It
attracts hundreds of tourists with its natural charm.
You can enjoy a serene mountain walk here.
• Kuthamkal:
Kuthamkal waterfall is one of the fabulous locations in
Idukki. The cascading waters coming down the peak offers
a feast to your eyes.
• Chinnar wild
life sanctuary: Chinnar
wild life sanctuary is located 60 kilometers away from
Idukki district. It is the habitat for giant grizzled
squirrel. It has about thousand species of flowering
plants and medicinal plants. Elephant, tiger, sambar,
spotted deer, common langur, Niligiri tar and leopard
are some of the mammals found here. More than 225
species of birds are also seen here.
• Marayoor:
Marayoor is another beautiful tourist spot located near
Idukki. It is home to sandalwood trees
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