Idukki
Idukki,
with altitudes up to 2500 ft above sea level, is one of the most beautiful
districts of Kerala in India, Idukki is a district whose name is derived
from the Malayalam word 'Idukku' which means a narrow gauge. Flanked by
the Western Ghats in the East, the district has many narrow steep-sided
valleys, giving credence to the name.The High ranges and wooded valleys
are girded by three rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhyar - and
their tributaries. The sacred river Pamba also originates from the mountain
ranges here. As a tourist destination, Idukki is incomparable - forests,
wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spices & plantation tours, mountain
treks, elephant rides and some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere
in India.
While at Idukki you may visit the Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area
of 70 sq. km close to the Arched Dam. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary attracts
tourists for its forest cover that is rich is both flora and fauna. You
may spot animals like the elephant, bison, sambhar, deer besides a wide
variety of snakes and birds like the jungle foul, laughing thrush etc.
ExcursionsPeriyar Wildlife SanctuaryFor the nature and the animal lovers
an excursion to Thekkady from Idukki is an excellent option. Thekkady
has the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where the plantations, jungles, mountains
and an artificial lake come together with the fauna and avian to make
the trip to the Tiger Reserve unforgettable. While at Thekkady you may
also indulge in trekking, elephant rides and boating.
PeermadeIn The Vicinity of Idukki there is the hill station Called
Peermade. The summer retreat of the erstwhile rules of Tranvancore Peermade
is worth visiting for its gorgeous green grasslands, wonderful waterfalls
and plantations of tea, coffee, rubber etc.
MunnarThere is the hill Station of Munnar
where you may savor the nature at its best. The tea estates, forests and
the wildlife are the major tourist attractions at Munnar.
Weather
The hill resort of Idukki experiences
moderate weather throughout the year. The seasonal changes cause much
temperature variation thereby making Idukki the perfect place to be visited
anytime of the year.
Location
En route to Munnar, Idukki lies 121 km from Kottayam
in the southern part of Kerala. Getting there Kottayam is 154 km from
Thiruvananthapuram and 64 km from Kochi, which are the nearest airports.
Idukki is well connected by rail and road to several tourist places
across Kerala.
Idukki, Hill Stations in India
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