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Nature's abundance
Area: 5019 sq. km
Population: 1,079,369
Altitude: 2200 m above sea level
The
richness of Kerala's natural beauty could be witnessed here. The
three rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar and their
tributaries flow through the high ranges and wooden valleys making
it rich with ever green forests. The river Pamba, considered as
sacred originates from here. Idukki is enhanced with diverse
attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice
plantation tours, mountain treks, elephant rides etc.
Idukki has a large population of tribals, the main tribes being
Muthuvan, Malayarayan, Mannan, Paliyan, Urali, Ulladan, Malavedan
and Malampandaram. The tribes here have unique customs and beliefs
and maintain an ethos which is distinctly different from others. The
medicines and treatment methods they follow is capable of
challenging modern medicine.
Other interests here are: Keezharkuth, Pattumala, Eravikulam
National Park at Munnar, Vagamon, Pullumedu, Echo point, Ramakalmedu,
Peermede, Munnar, Thrissanku and Peeru hills, Rajamala, Pandikuzhi,
Marayoor, The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, The Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tea Museum, Cheeyappara,
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Devikulam and Thommankuth, Idukki Arch
Dam, Mangala Devi Temple, Thekkady, Ilaveezhapoonchira, Tribal
settlements in Peermede, Pothamedu, Nyayamakad, Mattupetty, Power
House Waterfalls, Palkulamedu, Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam,
Anayirankal, Sahyadri Ayurvedic Centre, Gavi,
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