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Enroute to Munnar, 121 km away from Kottayam lies Idukki, a small hill town surrounded by a spread of beautiful, wooded valleys and meandering streams. Famed for its arched dam built across the Periyar river, Idukki literally means narrow gorge. Two huge granite hills Kuravan and Kurathi lie on either side of the river creating this gorge. Tribal legend has it that these hills were a couple who were turned to rock when cursed by Lord Rama. The main attractions however remain in the scenic grandeur. Idukki is also a lure of the wild.
A landlocked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. |
The high range 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 sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides etc.
Idukki has a large population of tribals who have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos which an ethos which is distinctly different from that of the mainstream culture.
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| Location |
Situated at Todupuzha 60kms |
| Distance |
Kochi 132kms |
| STD Code |
05962 |
| Language |
Hindi, English, Malayalam |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Through out the year |
| Entertainment |
Idukki Dam,Valleys |
| How to Reach |
Air: Nearest airport is kochi 107 kms
Rail: Nearest railway station is at Kottayam 133kms
Road:Idukki can be reached by motorable Roads from most part of Kerala |
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