20 Attractions to Explore Near Anchuruli Tunnel
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Ayyapancoil Hanging Bridge
7.58km from Anchuruli Tunnel
The longest hanging bridge in Idukki district built across Periyar river connecting two panchayaths. This place is famous for its picturesque scenery
Calvari Mount View Point
7.96km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Soak in the views of Idukki Reservoir, the Western Ghat Mountains, and tribal villages.
Idukki Dam
13.43km from Anchuruli Tunnel
One of the highest arch dams in Asia.This double curvature arch dam is constructed between two hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathy.
Cheruthoni Dam
14.41km from Anchuruli Tunnel
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
Ramakkalmedu view point
19.12km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Hillstation and a Hamlet. Noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills and a historical site with a monument of Kuravan and Kurathi
Vagamon Pine Forest
20.63km from Anchuruli Tunnel
The pine trees on the slopes of the hill create an incredible view. Pine forests are a rare sight in Kerala and this is one of the few you can visit.
Palkulam Medu
21.57km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Pristine green hills, verdant valleys and a small infinity pool on top overlooking the valleys and mountains of the Western Ghats.
Mangala Devi Temple
25.17km from Anchuruli Tunnel
An ancient temple in the middle of the forest.
Parunthumpara
25.35km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Parunthumpara is a viewpoint offering a birdseye view of endless stretches of green forests and low-lying areas. It is called Parunthumpara (eagle rock) because of its large rocky area with projection combined to look like an eagle facing the vast lands of the Western Ghat Mountains. The rock projection is called Tagore Rock as it appears to have the shape of Rabindranath Tagore, the famous Bengali polymath.
Keezharkuthu waterfalls
25.59km from Anchuruli Tunnel
The waterfall located inside forest, falling from a height of 60 meters and accessible by hiking.
Marmala Waterfalls
25.65km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Waterfall set amidst the thick forest and surrounded by boulders with a deep pool at it's bottom.
Illikkal Kallu
27.93km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Illikkal Kallu (Illikkal Rock) is a large rock located 900 meters above the sea level on Illikkal Mala (Illikkal Mountain) in the Western Ghats. The rock is peculiar for its view, with half of it fallen down years ago and the remaining half still standing tall intimidating and fascinating its visitors. The beauty of the landscape is comparable to that of the popular Pillar Rocks at Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
Chokramudi Peak
28.61km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Three hours of a hard hike through tricky rock faces, breathtaking views, windy narrow paths. A viewpoint for an incredible sunrise.
Kattikkayam Waterfalls
29.12km from Anchuruli Tunnel
A short hike, a flight of steps, and then swim under the well-hidden Kattikkayam waterfall.
Panchalimedu
29.13km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Situated at a height of 2,500 ft (760 m) above the sea level, the place is surrounded by deep valleys and hills, accompanied by meadows, grasslands, and cool refreshing climate. Pilgrims from the various regions gather here to witness the Makaravilakku, a holy flame that is believed to a supernatural phenomenon by the devotees, which appears annually on 14 January in the Ponnambalamedu summit
Ilaveezhapoonchira
31.32km from Anchuruli Tunnel
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.
Thommankuthu Waterfalls
33.42km from Anchuruli Tunnel
Thommankuthu Waterfall is not a single fall, but a series of waterfalls set in a 12 km hiking stretch on river Kaliyar. The falls are inside the forest with each having pools at its bottom which are good for a dive. The falls are situated in the Idukki District of Kerala State in Southern India.
Meenuliyan Para
34.38km from Anchuruli Tunnel
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.
Anachadikuth Waterfalls
34.95km from Anchuruli Tunnel
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
Anchuruli, Idukki District, Kattappana, Kerala 685514, India
A 5.5-kilometer tunnel carved through a single continuous granite to move water from Irattayar Dam to Idukki Reservoir.