Idukki Travel Guide

Idukki is a district among other 14 other districts of the state of Kerala in India. There are mountains aall around the area and you can also view lush natural beauty in this place. There are various tourist spots in this district that are visited by thousands of visitors every year. Idukki is surrounded by three rivers like Thalayar, Periyar and Thodupuzhayar. Tourist destinations of this district like Devikulam, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Manjalore, Kallorkadu are visited by people from all across the country. Idukki is a place from where sandalwood, rosewood, teak and other things were exported to foreign countries. As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like beautiful valleys, Wildlife sanctuaries, trekking trails, Dams, Space plantation tours, Mountain treks, Elephant rides and many others.

Why Visit Idukki?

• Idukki is a place where you can find beautiful natural resources of the state like Idukki Arch Dam and this is the world’s second and Asia’s first arch dam, constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. There are beautiful areas that are seen by hundreds of tourists.
• You can also visit the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see Elephants, Sambar Deer, Porcupine, Jungle cats, Wild dogs, Wild boar Malabar Gaint Squirrel, Cobra, Jungle Fowl, Black bulbul, Kingfisher and many others.
• In Idukki you cannot miss visiting Munnar which is considered as the most beautiful place of Kerala. Here you can see some of the largest tea plantations in the state. Also, do not forget to visit Marayur which is a place where you can only see the forest of sandalwood trees. This place is located on the slopes of the Western Ghats and known for its natural beauty.
• If you are a lover of wildlife views then you should visit the Thattekad Bird Wildlife Sanctuary which is located on the banks of the Periyar River and you can spot various birds like hornbill, falcon, jungle fowl, falcon and many others. Also, you can visit Eravikulam Wild Life Sanctuary where you can spot Nilgiri Tahr and many other animals. Also, you can visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve to see a number of Tigers.
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a place which you must visit during your Idukki visit and this is the place where you can find both flora and fauna of Kerala.

Idukki Tips and Recommendations

• In Idukki you can definitely buy some high-quality spices and herbs which are aromatic and of very high quality and you could definitely buy some of them so that you can show some of your friends.
• You can have a great time in Sita Devi Lake which is a great place in Munnar and here you can also go with your family and you should first inquiry that boating is allowed in this place or not.
• While visiting Idukki make sure to visit the rejuvenating spas which will provide you the ultimate comfort of both mind, soul, and body and here you can have a massage with some of the purest essential oils made with organic herbs.

Location Map Of Idukki

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