Image: Mattuppetty Dam MunnarImage by: Dhruvaraja
Text by: Tanya Munshi
Do the mountains and thick forests beckon the peace starved soul in you? Then a trip to Idukki is a must. Idukki is known for its hydroelectric power projects where more than 60% of entire Kerala state’s electricity needs are met, and more than half of Idukki is protected as forest reserve.
About the place
With mountains at the height of 2,500 to 5,000 feet above sea level, Idukki has enough reasons to make your holiday memorable. Known for the 1500 sq ft Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and the Idukki reservoir, this place is a photographer’s delight.
With mountains at the height of 2,500 to 5,000 feet above sea level, Idukki has enough reasons to make your holiday memorable. Known for the 1500 sq ft Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and the Idukki reservoir, this place is a photographer’s delight.
Apart from being a home to a variety of plants and wildlife, this forest also has sandalwood, rosewood and other exotic variety of wood. Lush green valleys, streams and mountains complete the picture of ideal weekend getaway.
How to get there
Like all places in and around Kochi, Idukki is well connected by good roads. The NH49 is the main highway connecting Idduki to other parts of the state. It is about 40 kms from Thodupuzha.
How to get there
Like all places in and around Kochi, Idukki is well connected by good roads. The NH49 is the main highway connecting Idduki to other parts of the state. It is about 40 kms from Thodupuzha.
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Air: Nearest airport from Idukki is the Cochin International Airport which is about 132kms.
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Rail: Nearest railway station is Kottayam which is about 133kms away.
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Hotels in Idukki
http://www.hotelskerala.net/kerala_idukki.htm
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Websites
http://www.idk.kerala.gov.in/
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Hotels in Idukki
http://www.hotelskerala.net/kerala_idukki.htm
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Websites
http://www.idk.kerala.gov.in/
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