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Abosut Idukki |
Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges and wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers- Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar and their tributaries. It offers diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides etc.
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| Area : |
5019sq. km |
| Altitude : |
2200 m above sea level. |
| Population : |
1,079,369 |
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| Air : |
Nearest Airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu): 140km, Kochi: 190km, Thiruvananthapuram: 265 km, Kozhikode: 315km, Chennai( Tamil Nadu): 570km. |
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Kottayam: 114 km (4 hrs), Madurai: 136km, Changanacherry: 93 km, Theni 60 km. |
| Road : |
Kottayam- Kumily 110 km, Munnar- Kumily 110 km, Madurai- Kumily 136km, Thiruvananthapuram- Kumily 265km, Thekkady- Kumily 4km, Kodaikanal- Kumily 149 km, Idukki- Kumily 65 km. |
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 Thekkady |
| Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. |
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| Peermede |
Wide vistas of tea, cardamon, rubber and coffee plantations interspersed with silver cascades, sculptural rocks, meadows and mist-cloaked hilltops make Peermede an unforgettable experience. |
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| Munnar |
It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. |
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| Periyar |
| Periyar wildlife sanctuary attracts a large number of wild life lovers, every year. This place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat. The forest here, slopes into the man-made lake at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here. |
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| 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. |
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| Wildlife in Idukki District |
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