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Tourist Attractions in Idukki |
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Tourist Attractions in Idukki
The various tourist attractions in Idukki are
Idukki Arch Dam, Idukki Wildlife sanctuary, Nadukani,
Thumpachi Calveri Samuchyam and Kalliyanathandu. |
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Idukki
Arch Dam
Idukki Arch Dam is the world's second and
Asia's first arch dam, constructed across
the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. This dam is
about 550 feet high and 650 feet wide, and
lies close to the Cheruthoni barrage. The
Kulamavu Dam lies to its west and Idukki
wildlife sanctuary is located close by. |
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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife sanctuary extends over the
Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district. This
sanctuary spreads over an area of 77 square km and is located
about 450 - 748 m above sea level. The Idukki reservoir is
formed by three dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavo, and
extends to 33 square km. Various animals like elephant, bison,
sambar deer, wild dog, jungle cat, tiger, wild boar, snakes
like cobra, viper, krait and a number of non poisonous snakes
and birds like Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black
bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher, etc can be seen in
this sanctuary.
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Nadukani
Nadukani is an ideal place for one day picnickers.
It offers a panoramic view of a large area than one can
experience from any high mountain peak. A two-storeyed
pavilion makes an ideal place for enjoying the landscape and
beauty of nature.
Thumpachi Calveri Samuchyam
Thumpachi Calveri Samuchyam is a picnic spot also
ideal for meditation, relaxation and watching sunset.
Kalliyanathandu
Kalliyanathandu, about 10 km from Idukki is a
splendid tourist spot. It offers the aerial view of the Idukki
reservoir, panoramic view of the peaks and forests. It is also
an ideal place for mountain climbers and trekkers. |
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