Hill
Stations In India
Idukki
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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