Idukki - 31 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Idukki

Into the clouds. Hill stations, waterfalls, tea plantations, high altitude peaks.

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List of Attractions in Idukki

Palkulam Medu

Palkulam Medu

Lake/ River/ Ponds

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Pristine green hills, verdant valleys and a small infinity pool on top overlooking the valleys and mountains of the Western Ghats.

Panchalimedu

Panchalimedu

Viewpoints

Hill Stations

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

Parunthumpara

Parunthumpara

Viewpoints

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.

PERUMBANKUTHU WATERFALLS

PERUMBANKUTHU WATERFALLS

Waterfalls

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Rock Climbing Spots

One of the largest waterfalls in the state. You can even climb to top of the falls with the help of locals.

Ramakkalmedu view point

Ramakkalmedu view point

Viewpoints

Short Hikes

Cliffs

Hillstation and a Hamlet. Noted for its panoramic beauty and numerous windmills and a historical site with a monument of Kuravan and Kurathi

Thommankuthu Waterfalls

Thommankuthu Waterfalls

Waterfalls

1 Day Treks

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.

Thoovanam Waterfalls

Thoovanam Waterfalls

Waterfalls

1 Day Treks

Forests

Hike to the waterfall through the forests of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Thumbithullum Para

Thumbithullum Para

Viewpoints

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

An intense hike of 2.5 kilometers to immerse in the beautiful views of Western Ghat mountain ranges and valleys filled with mists.

Top Station Munnar

Top Station Munnar

Mountain Peaks

Plantations

Stay above the clouds, admire the beauty of the hills and the majestic sun emerging from the clouds in the morning.

Vagamon

Vagamon

Viewpoints

Grasslands

Hill Stations

Hill station popular for its green valleys and beautiful meadows.

Vagamon Pine Forest

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.

Map of attractions in Idukki

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For more information about Idukki, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idukki_district