Idukki was formed on 26th January 1972. Idukki is the second largest city in area but have least population density.Idukki has a vast forest reserve area, more than a half of the district is covered by forests.The Periyar, Thodupuzhayar and Thalayar are the important rivers of the district. Idukki Dam, Asia's largest Arch Dam is located at Idukki Township of Idukki Taluk. The point where the Periyar flows through the gorge formed between two high massive rocks known as "Kuravan" and "Kurathi" is the site of the Idukki arch dam. The Idukki Hydroelectic project caters for more than 60% of the power requirements of the state of Kerala.Idukki district alone has about 50 small or big waterfalls many of which are not included because of not being well known and some are only active during monsoons.Important towns are Adimali, Kumily, Nedumkandam ,Peermade,Anakkara,Vandanmedu, Munnar,Vagamon,Kuttikkanam,Thekkady, Vandiperiyar .
Tourist Attractions :
- Munnar
- Kumily
- Periyar National Park
- Thodupuzha
- Marayur
- Kuttikkanam
- Kanthalloor
- Ramakkalmedu
- Kattappana
- Chinnakanal
- Devikulam
- Mathikettan Shola National Park
- Vandiperiyar
- Pallivasal
- Adimali
- Vandanmedu
- Kannan Devan Hills
- Mankulam
- Suryanelli
- Vattavada
- Nedumkandam
- Anakkara
- Anamudi Shola National Park
- Kunchithanny
- Muttom Fishing Village
- Muthalakodam St.George Church
- Poopara
- Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rajakumari
- Mlappara
- Kanjikuzhi
- Kanchiyar
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