Idukki

The name `Idukki' is derived from the word `Idukku' meaning a narrow gorge. The famous arch dam here is constructed across the river Periyar, between two huge granite hills called Kuravan and Kurathi. The river Pamba originates in the mountains of Idukki.

Idukki is the district where forests and wildlife abound. The forests of Idukki are a source of teak wood, rose wood and sandal wood. They are also home to wildlife like tigers, deer, bisons and monkeys. Streams, valleys and hills combine to make Idukki district an ideal year-round holiday destination.

ACCESS

The nearest airport is at Cochin, 132 km away and the nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.

Idukki can also be reached by road from most parts of Kerala.

EXCURSIONS

Thekkady (famous for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 60 km), Peermade (hill station full of rubber, tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations, interspersed with waterfalls and open grasslands. Formerly the summer palace of the Travancore Rajas, 103 km), Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (just above the Idukki dam), Munnar (hill station).

ACCOMMODATION

There are a couple of Rest Houses.

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