Idukki - 31 Attractions You Must Visit

It is a lesser-known waterfall situated in the Idukki district. With the low depth and low rush of water, it is one of the safest waterfalls in Kerala.

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Anchuruli Tunnel

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Dams

Notable Architectures

Tunnels

A 5.5-kilometer tunnel carved through a single continuous granite to move water from Irattayar Dam to Idukki Reservoir.

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Ayyapancoil Hanging Bridge

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Bridges

The longest hanging bridge in Idukki district built across Periyar river connecting two panchayaths. This place is famous for its picturesque scenery

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Calvari Mount View Point

Viewpoints

Short Hikes

Soak in the views of Idukki Reservoir, the Western Ghat Mountains, and tribal villages.

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Carmelagiri Elephant Park

Elephant Ride Spots

Ride on an elephant, watch them bathe, shower and eat. The mahouts will show you how the elephant communicates and obey their commmands.

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Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Waterfalls

This waterfall lies on the roadside enrouting Munnar and is a popular spot for taking a break.

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Cheruthoni Dam

Viewpoints

Viewing Decks

Dams

Caves

Mountain Peaks

Short Hikes

Third highest concrete gravity dam in India which is 138 metre tall and is constructed as a part of Idukki hydroelectric project along with the two other dams at Idukki and Kulamavu. One of the main Picnic spot and viewpoint in Idukki

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Chokramudi Peak

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Rock Climbing Spots

Mountain Peaks

Three hours of a hard hike through tricky rock faces, breathtaking views, windy narrow paths. A viewpoint for an incredible sunrise.

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Echo Point

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Street Markets

Situated at the bank of lake overlooking mountains, the place got it's name from the loud echo it makes.

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Eravikulam National Park

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Wildlife Safari Spots

See endangered Nilgiri tahrs at close quarters, immerse in the amazing nature.

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Idukki Dam

Viewpoints

Dams

Mountain Peaks

Short Hikes

One of the highest arch dams in Asia.This double curvature arch dam is constructed between two hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathy.

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Ilaveezhapoonchira

Lake/ River/ Ponds

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Ilaveezhapoonchira, sandwiched in the border of Kottayam and Idukki Districts of Kerala State in Southern India is a hill station surrounded by three hillocks - Mankunnu, Kudayathoor Vindhyan and Thonippara. This mesmerising hill station offers panoramic views spreading five districts of the state- Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Thrissur.

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Kanthalloor Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Short Hikes

20 meters high waterfall set in the wilderness overlooking view towards open valleys. You can shower underneath the falls if you are willing to fight the coldness of the waters.

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Kanthaloor View Point

Viewpoints

Viewpoint overlooking a valley below. A nice rocky place to spend time absorbing a peaceful scenary, and to feel the cold winds brushing the body softly.

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Keezharkuthu waterfalls

Waterfalls

1 Day Treks

Rock Climbing Spots

The waterfall located inside forest, falling from a height of 60 meters and accessible by hiking.

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Kolukku Malai Top

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Off-road Spots

The best place to view the sunrise, the beauty of tea plantations, clouds locked in valleys.

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Mangala Devi Temple

Hindu Temples

1 Day Treks

Temple Festivals

An ancient temple in the middle of the forest.

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Meenuliyan Para

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Forests

Rock Formations

A huge rock rising over 4,000 feet with an evergreen forest on top of it. The peaks are covered in mist in rainy days but otherwise, you will be able to see the Periyar river flowing below as a silver stream, and parts of the city of Cochin far away.

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