Idukki Travel Guide
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
sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant
rides etc.
Idukki Arch Dam :
This is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam, constructed across the
Kuravan and Kurathi hills. 550 ft. high and 650 ft. wide, the Dam lies close
to the Cheruthoni barrage. To its west is the Kulamavu Dam. Idukki Wildlife
Sanctuary is located closeby.
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary :
This sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki
district, spreading over 77 sq. km and is about 450 - 748 m above sea level.
The Idukki Reservoir formed by three Dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu
extends to 33 sq km.
Idukki has a large population of tribals, the main tribes being Muthuvan, Malayarayan,
Mannan, Paliyan, Urali, Ulladan, Malavedan and Malampandaram. The tribes of
Kerala have unique customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos which is distinctly
different from that of the mainstream culture.
Idukki
At A Glance || Hill
Stations in Idukki || How
To Reach Idukki
