Idukki

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 :

    1. Munnar
    2. Kumily        
                                                                             
    3. Periyar National Park
    4. Thodupuzha
    5. Marayur
    6. Kuttikkanam
    7. Kanthalloor
    8. Ramakkalmedu
    9. Kattappana
    10. Chinnakanal
    11. Devikulam
    12. Mathikettan Shola National Park
    13. Vandiperiyar
    14. Pallivasal
    15. Adimali
    16. Vandanmedu
    17. Kannan Devan Hills
    18. Mankulam
    19. Suryanelli
    20. Vattavada
    21. Nedumkandam
    22. Anakkara
    23. Anamudi Shola National Park
    24. Kunchithanny
    25. Muttom Fishing Village
    26. Muthalakodam St.George Church
    27. Poopara
    28. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
    29. Rajakumari
    30. Mlappara
    31. Kanjikuzhi
    32. Kanchiyar

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