The Hill View park situated in Devikulam, Idukki, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the district. The hill view park is spread across the land immersed in natural scenery. Family and friends will both enjoy this amazing trip to the park with a mesmerising view of the surrounding hills, backwaters, mountains etc….
Thumpachi Calveri Mount or Samuchayam or most widely known as Malayattoor Kurisumala is a famous Christian pilgrim centre in the Idukki district. Kurisumala gets its name from two Malayalam words “Kurisu ” means “holy cross” and “mala” means “mount”. This Calveri Mount is located in Arakkulam on Moolamattom- Kulamavu highway in the Idukki district. Visitors…
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Located within the dense forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mangaladevi Temple or commonly known as Mangaladevi Kannagi Kottam is a pilgrim centre at a distance of 15 km from the Idukki district. The temple is only open once a year during the Chitra Pournami Festival in Summer (April/May), during which devotees come in to worship…
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Cheruthoni Dam is one of the three dams built in connection with the Idukki hydroelectric project completed with the aid of the Canadian government. Idukki Arch Dam and Kulamavu Dam are the other two dams constructed along with the Cheruthoni Dam. Together they stand 2300 feet above the sea level spreading across 60 km square…
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Idukki Arch Dam, the highest dam in all of Asia, is about 550 feet high and spread for about 650 feet in length. It is precisely a double curvature arch dam built across the Periyar River as part of the Idukki hydroelectric project taken up by the Kerala state government. The dam is built in…
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Kulamavu Dam is one of the three dams created as part of the Idukki hydroelectric power project. Kulamavu dam located near the Idukki arch dam is one of the favourite tourist attractions in Idukki. The dams were built in 1977 on the Periyar river and are the major sources of electricity at the powerhouse of…
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Malankara dam is built across the Thodupuzha river, which is a major tributary of the Muvattupuzha river. Malankara dam was constructed to make use of the tailwater coming from the Moolamatton powerhouse, for irrigation purposes in the nearby region. Malankara dam in Thodupuzha- Moolamattom road is a must-visit if you are looking for a secluded…
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Mattupetty dam, residing in the greenish valleys of Munnar at a distance of 13 km from the town is a wonderful place to visit in the Idukki district. Mattupetty Dam is situated right next to Anamudi Peak, the highest peak in South India. Mattupetty hills are about 1700 meters high and are filled with green…
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Sita Devi Kulam or commonly known as “Devikulam” is believed to be a sacred pilgrim centre with holy waters flowing in. Devikulam is one of the most visited tourist destinations located in Munnar, Idukki. The lake has certain mythologies associated with it, it is believed that Sita Devi, the wife of Lord Rama in our…
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This huge hanging bridge in the village of Ayyappancoil, also called Ayyappan Kovil, is situated 15 km away from Kattappana in the Idukki district. Across river Periyar, this hanging bridge is a beauty in the air that can be enjoyed by families and friends alike. This village was once said to be a township that…