:: The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river and is situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level. It is a land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area of 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district. There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides. It is about 40 km away from Thodupuzha, Idukki district, central Kerala.

This sanctuary lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam.

Birds include jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc. The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady. Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc are seen here apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones.

Access through:

Road: Thodupuzha - Kochi is about 58 km.

Rail: Kottayam about 114 km; Changanassery about 114 km away.

Air: Madurai in neighbouring Tamilnadu, about 140 km away; Kochi international airport, about 190 km away.

Tourist Places in Idukki District


PICNIC SPOTS

1. Neelakurinji
2. Pattumala
3. Pullumedu
4. Chellarkovil
5. Vandiperiyar
6. Vandanmedu
7. Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam
8. Kulamav
9. Painav
10. Cheruthoni
11. Kalliyanathandu
12. Pallivasal
13. Attukal
14. Lock Heart Gap
15. Echo Point
16. Vagamon


HILLS

1. Echo point
2. Lock Heart Gap
3. Ilaveezhapoonchira
4. Mattupetty
5. Chithirapuram
6. Munnar
7. Anayirangal
8. Top Station
9. Pandikuzhi
10. Peermede
11. Rajamala
12. Ramakalmedu
13. Thrissanku
14. Peeru Hills
15. Vattavada


WATER FALLS

1. Keezharkuth
2. Attukal
3. Power House Waterfalls


WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

1. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Eravikulam National Park
3. Marayoor
4. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
5. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

MUSEUM

1. Munnar - Tea Museum

OTHER PLACES

1. Gavi
2. Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre
3. Cheeyappara
4. Thommankuthu
5. Meenuli
6. Nadukani
7. Ramakalmedu
8. Malankara reservoir
9. Kalvari Mount

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