Tourist Attractions in Idukki
A landlocked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges and wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers – Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar – and their tributaries. The River Pamba also has its origin here.
As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like Wildlife sancturies, Hill stations, Dams, Spece plantation tours, Mountain treks, Elephant rides etc.
Tourist Information Offices
Office Telephone
District Tourist Information Office, Department of Tourism, Thekkady junction, Kumily 04869-222620
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Civil Station, Painavu 04862-232248
DTPC Information Centre, Old Munnar 04865-231516
Source : idukki.nic.in
Anchuerli water tunnel
Cheruthoni Dam
Hill View park
Idukki
Idukki dam
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Kalvari Mount
Kulamavu Dam
Kurisumala Ashram
Nadukani
Ramakkalmedu
Sunrise view from Panchalimedu
Thekkady
Thommankuthu Water Falls
Tourist Spots in Idukki
Places Of Interest
Anchuruli Waterfalls
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Anchuruli Waterfalls Anjuruli is a tourist spot located 3 km from Kanchiyar village, on the Kottayam-Kattapana route in Idukki District. It is about 5 km from Labbakkandom settlement of the Periyar Lake, and is a catchment area of Idukki Arch Dam, providing a bewitching and awesome view of nature. Anjuruli is famous for the waterfall … Continue reading Anchuruli Waterfalls →
Cheruthoni Dam
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Cheruthoni Dam Cheruthoni Dam The Cheruthoni Dam, located in Idukki District, Kerala, India, is a 138m tall concrete gravity dam. This dam was constructed as part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project along with two other dams at Idukki and Kulamavu. The project was completed with Canadian aid. The Government of Canada aided the Project with … Continue reading Cheruthoni Dam →
Hill View Park
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Hill View Park The magnificent and wonderful Hill View Park. spreads over 8 acres and are flourished with many hundreds of species of crotons, flowers and other vegetations. The entry fee is just Rs.10/- for adult and Rs.5/- for children. It will be kept opened throughout the year and you can come here with full … Continue reading Hill View Park →
Idukki Dam
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Idukki Dam The Idukki Dam is a double curvature arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills Kuravan and Kuravathi in Kerala, India. At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia. It was constructed and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board. … Continue reading Idukki Dam →
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary A land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most nature-rich areas of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 105.364 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between … Continue reading Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary →
Kalvari Mount
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Kalvari Mount Kalvari Mount, 12 kms. from Idukki also known as the Calvary Mount, lies in the vicinity of Thekkady, on the way to Kattappana. The mountain provides beautiful views of the Idukki Reservoir as well as the two prominent tribal villages of the region, namely Kamakshy and Mariyapuram. Elephants can also be seen roaming … Continue reading Kalvari Mount →
Kulamavu Dam
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Kulamavu Dam Kulamavu Dam is a gravity/masonry dam on the Periyar river. It is one of the three dams associated with the Idukki hydro electric power project in the Indian state of Kerala. The dam is situated on the Thodupuzha – Puliyanmala state highway (SH-33), about 23 km (14 mi) from Idukki arch dam, 22 … Continue reading Kulamavu Dam →
Kurisumala Ashram
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Kurisumala Ashram The Foundation It was at the invitation of Zacharias Mar Athanasios, the Bishop of Tiruvalla, that Fr. Francis Mahieu, a Cistercian monk from the Scourmont Abbey, in Belgium (later known as Francis Acharya) came to Kerala to start the ashram. In the course of time, Bede Griffiths joined him there. On 1 December … Continue reading Kurisumala Ashram →
Nadukani
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Nadukani Nadukani, a popular picnic spot, is at an elevation of around 3000 ft above sea level. The site offers views of the Blue Mountains on one side and River Muvattupuzha on the other side. This is a viewpoint on the way to idukki from muttom. There is a pavilion constructed here for people to … Continue reading Nadukani →
Panchalimedu
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Panchalimedu Panchalimedu is a hill station and view point near Kuttikkanam in Peerumedu tehsil of Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. On the Makar Sankranti day, lots of Ayyappa devotees camps there to witness the sacred Makaravilakku (holy flame) that appears in the Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala temple. Topography Predominantly it is a high … Continue reading Panchalimedu →
Ramakkalmedu
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Ramakkalmedu Ramakkalmedu is a hill station and a hamlet in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. The place is noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills. Location It is located about 15 km from Nedumkandam on the Munnar-Thekkady route. Nearby towns are Thookkupalam (5 km), Kattappana (25 km), and Kumily (40 km). … Continue reading Ramakkalmedu →
Thekkady │Periyar Tiger Reserve
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Thekkady │Periyar Tiger Reserve Thekkady (Idukki district) is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India. Overview Thekkady is located about 257 km (160 mi) from Trivandrum, 114 km from Madurai City and Madurai Airport, 145 km from Cochin International Airport and 114 km … Continue reading Thekkady │Periyar Tiger Reserve →
Thommankuthu Water Falls
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Thommankuthu Water Falls Thommankuthu is a popular picnic spot situated about 18 km from Thodupuzha town. The waterfall gets its name from Kolumban, a tribal leader who was washed away in the water long ago. The height of the waterfall is 1,500m. Foreign and native tourists in large numbers visit the place to spend time … Continue reading Thommankuthu Water Falls →