Best places to visit in Idukki,Kerala

The spice garden of Kerala, Idukki lies on the western ghats. Idukki is famous for its mountain peaks and forests. Anamudi and Meesapulimala, the two highest peaks of India are in the Idukki district. The largest arched dam in Asia is in Idukki, named as Idukki arched dam.

List of traveling places in Idukki

 Dams in Idukki, Kerala

Idukki Hydroelectric Project

It is the third-largest dam in India. Arched Dam, Kulamavu Dam and Cheruthoni Dam are the three-part of this project.

Idukki Arched Dam

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• Distance from Munnar- 54k.m.
• Second largest arched dam in the World and the largest in Asia.
• 550 feet high and 650 feet wide dam.
• Hydroelectric project.

Kulamavu Dam

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• Distance-73 k.m. from Munnar,30 k.m. from Idukki.
• Hydroelectric project funded by Canadian Government.
• Picnic Spot.

Cheruthoni Dam

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• 55 k.m. from Munnar.
• Best time- Sunset and Sunrise.

Idukki dam map

Malankara Dam

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• Distance- 9 k.m from Thodupuzha.
• For boating and fishing.

Mattupetty Dam

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• 10 k.m from Munnar
• Water sports facilities

Mullaperiyar Dam

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•  Located within the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
• Operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu.

Seetha Devi Lake

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• Location- Click here (12 k.m from Munnar )
• People believe Devi Sita bath here.
• Also known as Devikullam.

National Park/Sanctuary

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

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• Distance: 70 k.m. from Thodupuzha.
• On the backside of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project.
• Timing- 9 am to 6 pm
• Wildlife- Elephants, gaur, boar, deer, kingfisher, myna, jungle fowl, black bulbul, and many more.

Eravikulam National Park

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• Distance: 47 k.m from Thodupuzha, 7 k.m. from Munnar.
• Timings:7:30 AM - 4:30 PM(Closed February - March).
• Anamudi the highest peak in south India is in this perk.
• Also known as Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
• It is a UNESCO world heritage site.
• There is a flower known as the Nellakurinji flower, it blooms every 12 years.
• Wildlife- Elephant, Indian Bison, Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Leopard, and many more.

Periyar National Park

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• Distance-100 k.m. from Munnar.
• Timing- 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Night Safari( after 8.00 pm)
• Night safari, Jungle camp is also available here.
• It is a protected area for elephants and tigers.

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

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• 12 k.m from Kothamangalam town
• Timing- 7am to 5 pm.
• For bird lovers
• Bird- Over 500 rare birds like Bee-eater, Jungle fowl, Shrike, Falcone-grey, and many more.

Anamudi Shola National Park

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• Distance- 53 k.m from Munnar.
• Timing-7.30 am to 4 p.m.
• For exploring nature and trekking.

Mathikettan Shola National Park

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• 44 k.m from Munnar
• Timings: November to March.
• Present in between the Eravikulam National Park and Pampadam National Park.
• Mathikettan is a Tamil word, it means mind confused. The path of the jungle is also so mind confusing.

Pampadam National Park:

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• Distance- 50 k.m. from Munnar.
• Timings:- April – September(6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Main wildlife- Cobras and Pythons.

Hill View Park

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• Half a kilometer from the Arched dam.
• This beautiful park gives a panoramic view of three dams of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project.

Cheeyappara waterfalls

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• 40 k.m. from Thodupuzha(between Adimali and Neriamangalam).

Valara Waterfalls

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• 2 k.m. from Cheeyappara waterfalls and 42 k.m from Thodupuzha
• Height- 1000 feet
• Activity- Rock climbing, Trekking, Photography & adventure

Thommankuthu waterfall

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• Location- Click here. (17 km from Thodupuzha)
•  Thommankuthu or Ezhunilakuthu waterfall is a series of 12 falls spread over a distance of 5 km
• Activity- Trekking, rock climbing

Njandirukki Waterfalls

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• Location- Click here
•  Seasonal waterfall, best on monsoon
• Height- 200 feet.

Anchuruli Tunnel

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• Location- Click here
• A circular 4 km. long tunnel between Erattayar dam & Idukki reservoir attracting daring hikers.
• This may be risky, Please mind about the flow of water inside the tunnel.

Parunthumpara

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• Location- Click here
• For trekking.
• Take your own food as there are fewer options for food.

Thrissanku Hills

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• Location- Click here (67 k.m from Idukki town)
• For trekking

Anakara

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• A small village with beautiful scenery
• Attraction- Chellarcovil waterfall and viewpoint

 Pothamadu Viewpoint

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• Location- Click here(5 k.m from Munnar)
• Best time- Sunset

Meesapulimala

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• Location- Click here (38 k.m. from Munnar near the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala).
• The second highest peak in south India.
• Activity-Trekking

Anamudi peak

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• The highest peak in south India.
• Known as the crown jewel of Kerala.
• Good for trekking.
• Animundi literally means 'elephant's forehead.
• Nellakurinji flower, is a special flower that blooms once every 12 years.

Ramakkalmedu

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• 15 km away from Nendumkandom.
• Known as ‘God’s Own Hill Station’.
• Lord Ram came here in search of Devi Sita after being carried off by Lankapati Ravana.

kalavari viewpoint

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• Location- Click here  ( 10 k.m. from Idukki dam).
• Beautiful view of Idukki dam.

Panchalimedu

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• 73 k.m from Idukki
• Mythological story- Pandavas with their wife Panchali stayed here.