Idukki is a beautiful hill station located in Kerala. Idukki is the place you want to be to unwind and relax and forget all tensions of the world. The name Idukki has been derived from the Malayalam word "idukku", which means narrow gorge. Traveling to Idukki is an experience in itself as the place offers a great combination of traditional and modern comforts.Brightly colored flowers and tall green trees with their thick foliage create an unmistakably romantic ambience for nature lovers. Adventure seekers can indulge in paragliding, mountaineering, wildlife safaris, hill trekking, biking and other absorbing hill activities during Idukki tours with Kerala Flexi Tours.
It is one of the districts in the state which has a number of wild life sanctuaries and offers abundant scope for promotion of eco tourism if infrastructure facilities and proper promotional activities are provided. It is also famed for its spice production, tea plantations and rubber cultivation. Idukki also boasts of having the highest arch dam in Asia.
Tourist Attractions in Idukki
Mangaladevi Temple - This temple is 13km. from Kumily.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.
Anamudy - Stands at an altitude of 2694 metres on the southern boarder of the National park will evoke wonder in the tourists.
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.
Munnar - This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.
Idukki Arch Dam - The sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluka of Idukki district, spreading over 77 sq km and is about 450-748 m above sea level. extending to 33 sq. km, the Idukki Reservoir is formed by three dams, namely Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu.
Cheruthoni - It is a 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.
Best time to visit : May to September
Climate in Idukki
An ideal climate, with temperatures not fluctuating too much, contributes to the tranquil setting of the hill resort of Idukki. As the hill station experiences mild climate throughout the year.
How to Reach Idukki?
By Air - The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
By Rail - The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
By Road - Idukki can be reached by motor able roads from most parts of Kerala.
