Stay close to dams, viewpoints, parks, forest routes and scenic high-range drives.
park right next to Idukki Arch Dam - perfect for dam views + family time. Quick Info Location: Near Idukki Arch Dam, Cheruthoni. About 1 km from Idukki town, 350ft above the dam Managed by: Kerala Tourism / DTPC Idukki Best for: Dam viewpoint, picnic, photos, kids Timings 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM - All days
One of the 3 dams of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project along with Idukki Arch Dam & Kulamavu Dam. It's the concrete gravity dam that holds the Idukki Reservoir. - Location: Cheruthoni town, Idukki district. 5 km from Idukki town - Role: Part of Idukki Reservoir spread over 60 sq km - View: You get direct views of Cheruthoni Dam + Idukki Arch Dam from here
One of Kerala's most iconic engineering landmarks, surrounded by dramatic hills, viewpoints and scenic drives.
A hidden gem in Idukki near Painavu, between Thodupuzha and Cheruthoni - Location: Idukki, Kerala. Just 2km from Painavu, near Government Engineering College junction - Famous for: 360° panoramic views of Idukki Reservoir, hills, and sunset What you'll see 360° postcard views of: - Hills: Anamudi, Chokramudi, Palkulamedu, Thopramkudy-Udayagiri, Calvary Mount, Pooppara, Kallipara - Water: Idukki Reservoir twinkling in the distance - Others: Idukki Arch Dam in mist, grasslands, reserve forest - Bonus: Chance to spot wild elephants
Kalvary Mount also called Calvary Mount / Pathammailu / Kalyanathandu Idukki, Kerala Location: 12 km from Idukki town, on Kattappana - Idukki Road Elevation: ∼200 meters What it is: Hillock + Christian pilgrimage site + viewpoint overlooking Idukki Reservoir 810fa5d0 Why people go Panoramic view - You can see the full Idukki Reservoir, Kuravan & Kurathi hills, and Idukki Arch Dam
Munnar Kerala’s favorite hill station - tea gardens, misty mountains, waterfalls & wildlife - Elevation: ∼1,600m above sea level - Famous for: Tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park, cool weather, spice gardens Top Places to Visit in Munnar 1. Nature & Wildlife 1. Eravikulam National Park What: Home to endangered Nilgiri Tahr + Anamudi Peak + Neelakurinji flowers 2. Mattupetty Dam & Lake - 13km from town - Also: Indo-Swiss Dairy Farm next door 3. Kundala Lake - 20km from town - What: Quieter than Mattupetty, cherry blossoms in March 90960b63 Viewpoints & Gardens
Thekkady Home to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary & Tiger Reserve - Kerala's most famous wildlife destination - Location: Kumily, Idukki district. On Kerala-TN border in Cardamom Hills - Famous for: Periyar Lake, elephants, tigers, spice plantations, eco-tourism - Distance from Udumbanshola: ∼2-2.5 hrs drive ### Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Timings Park: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily 073f Boating Timings on Periyar Lake: 1. Early morning: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 2. Morning: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 3. Mid-morning: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM 4. Afternoon: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
The Land of Rama's Stone" - A hill station in Idukki on the Kerala-TN border - Location: Udumbanshola Taluk, Idukki. ∼40km from Thekkady, 15km from Nedumkandam, 29km from Idukki - Elevation: ∼3,500 ft above sea level - Famous for: One of the windiest places in Asia + Kuravan & Kurathi statues + Windmills Attractions 1. Kuravan & Kurathi Statues - 41ft tall twin statues. Highest in Kerala. Symbolizes tribal heritage 2. Rama's Footprint - Legend says Lord Rama stood on this rock searching for Sita 3. Frog Rock & Turtle Rock - Natural rock formations 4. Wind Farm - Huge windmills all over. Kerala's 'cradle of wind' 5. Viewpoints - Panoramic view of Kerala + Tamil Nadu villages, Cumbum valley
Ayyappankovil Hanging Bridge ???? "Longest suspension bridge in Idukki" - Location: Ayyappancoil village, Idukki district. 15km from Kattappana - Length: 200 meters / 656 feet. 1.2m wide - Built: 2012-2013 by KEL - Connects: Ayyappancoil Grama Panchayat ↔️ Kanchiyar Grama Panchayat - River: Periyar River - at confluence of Periyar, Kattappanayar & Mullaperiyar - Status: Longest suspension bridge in Kerala
Engineering marvel of Idukki" - Also called Anjuruli Location: Kanchiyar Panchayat, Udumbanchola, Idukki. 4km from Kakkattukada on Kattappana-Elappara route - Altitude: 2430 ft above sea level - Built: 1970s by KSEB. Opened in 1980. ∼22 workers lost lives during construction - Purpose: 5.5 km long circular tunnel that carries water from Erattayar Dam to Idukki Reservoir - Name reason: "Anchuruli" = 5 uruli. 5 small islands in reservoir look like inverted vessels
"Scotland of Asia" - A misty hill station on Kottayam-Idukki border Location: 1,100m above sea level. Kottayam-Idukki border, Peerumade Taluk - Climate: 10°C to 23°C. Cool & misty year-round - Famous for: Meadows, pine forests, tea gardens, paragliding, spiritual sites - Distance from Udumbanshola: ∼100-110km, 3.5-4 hrs via Kattappana
"Twin scenic spots on Idukki-Thodupuzha route" . KULAMAVU DAM Part of Idukki Hydroelectric Project - Location: Arakkulam village, Idukki district. On Thodupuzha - Puliyanmala SH-33 - Built: 1977. Operated by KSEB - Type: Masonry & Concrete Gravity Dam. 100m high, 385m long - Part of: Idukki Reservoir along with Idukki Arch Dam + Cheruthoni Dam. Forms 60 sq km artificial lake - River: Kilivillithode, tributary of Periyar
Athirapally of Idukki" - Hidden gem in Kanjikuzhy - Location: Kanjikuzhy village, Idukki district. Near Vannapuram, 40km from Thodupuzha, 25km from Adimali - Height: ∼70-100 feet. Water falls in 3 rows onto rocks - River: Punnayar / Meenmutty River - a tributary that joins Periyar - Famous for: Cold water, peaceful, 2 cascades, no crowd
Mini Kolukkumalai" - Off-road hilltop near Idukki About Palkulamedu - Location: Nagarampara Reserve Forest, Kottayam Forest Division, Idukki district. Near Peerumedu/Kuttikkanam - Elevation: ∼3500 feet - Famous for: 360° view of Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta & Alappuzha districts. Mist, clouds, grasslands - Nickna
