Idukki Hill Station

Idukki Hill Station

Location	: Southern Part Of Kerala
Altitude	: 2200m Above Sea Level
Best Time	: August To March
Main Attraction	: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Idukki Travel

Idukki Hill Station is situated at the top of Western Ghats surrounded by mountains. The Asia's first and the world's second great arch dam is in Idukki. This arch dam built across the Kuravan Kurathi mountain is wonderful and beyond description. Attached to this dam of 650 feet length and 550 feet height, two other dams are also there in Kulmavu and Cherunthony.

Spread over an area of 7700 hectares with plenty of wild animals, Idukki wildlife Sanctuary attracts everyone.

The world's second underground Power Station also is in Moolamattam, Idukki District.

Idukki - Tourist Attractions

Thekkady

Thekkady, India's largest Wildlife Sanctuary, 114kms off Kottayam and 190kms off Kochi, is a dream destination for any tourist visiting in India. This sanctuary spread over an area of 777sq. Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25sq.Kms.

Mangaladevi Temple

This temple is 13km. from Kumily.

Built in the Pandian style of architecture, this temple is centuries old and stands in the thick forest it situates Kerala-Tamilnadu boundary. Kerala-Tamilnadu Government combinedly conduct the festival of the temple. The 'Pooja' is conducted her only once in a year on Chithira Poornima day.

Peerumed

With its abundant natural beauty, this place awaits the tourists who come to sip the natural beauty., escaping from the stress and strain of life. Barren hills densed with tea estates add more beauty to the place.

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park spread over 97sq.kms with Barren hills, meadows, rock rafts and wild animals will fascinate any one.

Anamudy

Stands at an altitude of 2694 metres on the southern boarder of the National park will evoke wonder in the tourists.

Chinnar

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is 60Kms away from Devikulam.

Thommankuthu

The place, Thommankuthu, famous for its numerous waterfalls, is situated at a distance of 21 kms from Thodupuzha. As this place is suitable for trekking, adventurous youth are attracted to this place. Meenuliyarmudi (at vannapuram panchayathu), Keezharkuthu (Uumpannoor) and Irukallumud (Velliyammattom) are other famous small tourist centres near Thommankuthu.