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High Season : Oct - Mar

30 - 18℃

Low Season : Apr - May

22 - 32℃

Nearest Airport -COK

Kochi

Nearest Train Stations -KTYM

Kottayam

History

During the British era, Eravikulam and Rajamalai were owned by the North Travancore Land Planting Association. This special area was later taken over by Kannan Deven Hill Produce Corporation. The area is marked by the company as an exclusive private hunting area. According to some research conducted by the British in this area, it was found that this mountainous area is suitable for tea plantations. In 1936, the Rajamalai area was declared a wildlife sanctuary by British rulers. It should be noted that the existing reserve was only established in 1975. The location of the reserve was upgraded to national park status in 1978. The name of the area is derived from the Malayalam word Idukki, which means narrow canyon.

Facts & Culture

The Idukki is a town with immense tranquility and natural beauty. The region has a number of waterfalls and man-made dams. Idukki's specialty lies in the 650-foot-long, 550-foot-high arch dam across Kuravan Kurathi Mountain, which is the largest in the country. Anamudi is the highest peak in India, located south of the Himalayas and also in Idukki. Thoommankuthu falls is a famous seven-step waterfall with seven water cascades and pools. The area with several caves and rocks offers many adventure activities like rock climbing, camping, etc. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary with rare species are worth a visit. Hill view Park Nandukani and Kalvari or Calvary Mount provide a spectacular view of the Idukki Reservoir and quaint villages.

Culture in Idukki is mixed because it is made up of immigrants from other parts of Kerala and local tribes. The existence of a large number of tribal populations is unique to the Idukki area. Kovimara, Katapana near Idukki, is the home of Kovimara Rajamana, one of the tribal kings who still rule India.

Places to See

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

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Idukki district in Kerala is a home to numerous natural marvels; the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is one among them! Established in 1984, this stunning wildlife reserve in Kerala is located within a clos

0900-1700
Vellappara, Painavu, Idukki, Kerala 685603
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Idukki Arch Dam

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The Idukki dam is constructed across the Periyar River, in a valley between the Kuravan and Kurathi hills in Kerala. The awe-inspiring, majestic dam, which stands at 167.68 meters (550 ft), is one of

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Kuravan and Kurathi Hills, Close to the Cheruthoni Barrage, Idukki, Kerala, 685602
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Ilaveezha Poonchira

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Ilaveezhapoonchira is a tourist destination located in Melukavu village in Kottayam district near Kanjar. Ilaveezha Poonchira is surrounded by three enchanting hillocks - Mank

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Ilaveezhapoonchira, Idukki, Kerala
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Keezharkuthu Falls

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Keezharkuthu waterfalls which is situated in Udumbannoor village in Idukki district is popularly known as Rainbow waterfalls. It is an ideal picnic spot and also a place for rock c

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Kaithappara Udumbannoor, Thodupuzha, Kerala
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Hill View Park

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Located just about a kilometre from the Idukki city centre, the Hill View Park is set up approximately 350 feet from the Idukki dam. As the name suggests, Hill View Park is one such places in Idukki t

0930-1730
Idukki Twp, Kerala 685602
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Mangala Devi Temple

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Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple, also known as Mangala Devi Temple, is located on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border at Thekkady in Idukki district of Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Kannagi or Kannaki, who

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Idukki, Tamil Nadu 685509
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Kalvari Mount

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At a distance of 10 km from Idukki Bus Stand, Kalvari Mount, also known as Calvary Mount is a mountain peak, and a popular Christian pilgrimage site situated in Idukki. It is one of the important plac