INTRODUCTION
( IDUKKI)
Idukki,
with altitudes up to 2500 ft above sea level, is one of the most
beautiful districts of Kerala in India, Idukki is a district whose
name is derived from the Malayalam word 'Idukku' which means a narrow
gauge. Flanked by the Western Ghats in the East, the district has
many narrow steep-sided valleys, giving credence to the name.The
High ranges and wooded valleys are girded by three rivers - Periyar,
Thalayar and Thodupuzhyar - and their tributaries. The sacred river
Pamba also originates from the mountain ranges here. As a tourist
destination, Idukki is incomparable - forests, wildlife sanctuaries,
hill stations, spices & plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant
rides and some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere in India.
While
at Idukki you may visit the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary. The Idukki
Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 70 sq. km close to
the Arched Dam. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary attracts tourists
for its forest cover that is rich is both flora and fauna. You may
spot animals like the elephant, bison, sambhar, deer besides a wide
variety of snakes and birds like the jungle foul, laughing thrush
etc.
IDUKKI
(Excursions)
Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary
For
the nature and the animal lovers an excursion to Thekkady from Idukki
is an excellent option. Thekkady has the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
where the plantations, jungles, mountains and an artificial lake
come together with the fauna and avian to make the trip to the Tiger
Reserve unforgettable. While at Thekkady you may also indulge in
trekking, elephant rides and boating.
Peermade
In
The Vicinity of Idukki there is the hill station Called Peermade.
The summer retreat of the erstwhile rules of Tranvancore Peermade
is worth visiting for its gorgeous green grasslands, wonderful waterfalls
and plantations of tea, coffee, rubber etc.
Munnar
There
is the hill Station of Munnar where you may savor the nature at
its best. The tea estates, forests and the wildlife are the major
tourist attractions at Munnar.
Weather
The
hill resort of Idukki experiences moderate weather throughout the
year. The seasonal changes cause much temperature variation thereby
making Idukki the perfect place to be visited anytime of the year.
Location
En
route to Munnar, Idukki lies 121 km from Kottayam in the southern
part of Kerala. Getting there Kottayam is 154 km from Thiruvananthapuram
and 64 km from Kochi, which are the nearest airports.
Idukki
is well connected by rail and road to several tourist places across
Kerala.
Accommodation
Accommodation
is easily available at Idukki. You may either opt for the hotel,
Bungalow or the guesthouse that offer a comfortable stay at the
hill resort of Idukki.
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