| IDUKKI The  Idukki has about 1500 sq.km of reserved forest with high ranges of mountains having an altitude ranging from 2500 feet above sea level. The famous Idukki Arch Dam is built across the periyar river and its tributaries Thodupuzha and Pamba are the important rivers in the district. Area - 2,642 Sq.km How to Get There Air : Nearest airport Rail : Nearest Railway Station is Kumarakom 114 kms. Road : An excellent road network links the district to all major towns and cities in Idukki Tourism Spots Anaimudi  It is the highest peak in south Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary  The Sanctuary situated on either side of Munnar to Udumalpet road. This is wide range of animals and birds including elephant, gaur and lion – tailed monkey etc. Eravikkulam wild life sanctuary  it is situated just 4km from Munnar on the way to Udumalpet. Anaimudi, the highest peak, is in the southern part of the park. It has been proclaimed as National Park since it has a large population of Nilgiri Tahr existing in the world. Idukki Arch Dam  The Idukki Arch Dam is the world's second and Munnar
It is a beautiful hill station with an altitude ranging from 1600 to 1800 meters. This town is situated at confluence of the three streams Nallathanni, Kundala and Muthirapuzha. Once it was the summer resort of the British rulers. There are number of tea and cardamom plantations around this place. Peerumed  This is a tiny cool hill station is full of rubber, tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations and also known for its waterfalls. It also serves as a lovely halt on the way to Thekkady which is 43km away. Periyar wild life Sanctuary, Thekkadi It is one of the best in the country. The Sanctuary has an area of 750 sq.km. It lies at an elevation from 900to 1800 meters above sea level. The vast artificial manmade lake across the periyar river, surrounded by the lush green tropical forest is the natural habitate of elephant, tiger, bison, etc. A cruise in lake by boat is a is a trilling experience as one can see herds of elephants drinking, bathing or frolicking in the water along with their young ones. There is a lake palace on a small island in the lake which can be reached by boat. Thattekad bird Sanctuary  The Sanctuary has an area of 25 sq.km and lies between the branches of periyar river. There are more than 200 varieties of birds. Thekkady  This is the one of best known wild life centres in Waterfalls  Two waterfalls - Thomankuttu and Rainbow Waterfalls - are located at a distance of 20 and 25 km from Thodupuzha. The waterfalls are an ideal destinations for all those who love to picnic in a natural surroundings. The first mentioned waterfall is characterized by seven step and a number of surrounding caves. The second one is surrounded by lush green forests. Distance Thekkady Famous for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km), Peermade (103 km), Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (just above the Idukki dam), Munnar (hill station). Idukki Climate  | | Other links |
