Idukki Hill Station Tours

The unspoiled natural queen of Kerala, a tourist paradise, "Idukki". This is the most gifted district of Kerala. About 1500 Sq.Km. of its area is reserved forest, much of which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. This forest area house wild life like, tigers, deer, Indian bisons and monkeys. Streams, valleys and hills combine to make Idukki an ideal year-round holiday destination.

The scenic beauty of Idukki is unique in every respect. It has nothing to boast of the rise and fall of dynasties, but it has housed a flourishing civilization. The Mangaladevi Temple dedicated to Kannaki of ancient Tamil literature, Marayur Caves known as ‘Muniyaras’ with ancient cave paintings, Muthalakkudam Church built in the 13th century, Minar mosque built by Vadakkumkoor Rajas etc speak volumes of the civilization that flourished in Idukki. PAINAVU is the district Headquarters.

Idukki as a Hill Station in India, is much sought after for its wildlife treasure keenly followed by other attractions like tea plantations, rides on Elephants and a repository of rich spices, too. India Travel Destinations organizes tours to Idukki to let the interested souls decipher its beauty and discreet wilderness.

The Myth About Idukki
Idukki has a bit of history attached to it too. The name Idukki is derived from "Idukku" which refers to a narrow gorge in Malayalam. Then, the district is host to Periyar River, which flows through two massive rocks in the region, which again have mythological connotations attached to them.

Wildlife in Idukki
The Idukki Wildlife 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 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.

How to reach
Air: The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
Rail: The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
Road: Idukki can be reached by mortable roads from most parts of Kerala.