Beauty of Idukki District

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Once in a while, you should go Munnar and Idukki district surroundings. Idukki district South India’s best hill station present in Kerala and Tamil Nadu border.

50 Tourists Spots in Idukki district.

Aanayirankal Dam
Anchuruly Tourist Centre
Attukad Waterfall
Bhoothathankettu Dam
Cheeyappara Waterfall
Chellarkovil Medu View Point
Cheruthoni Dam
Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary
Chithirapuram Power House
Echo Point
Eravikulam National Park
Gap Road
Hill View Park
Idukki Dam
Ilaveezhaapoonchira
Kallipali View Point
Kalveri Mount
Kulamavu Dam
Kundala Dam
Kuttikanam
Kurishumala Tourist Spot
Malankara Dam /Park
Marayoor Eco Park
Mattuppetty Cattle Farm
Mattuppetty Dam
Moolamattom Power House
Munnar
Nadukani View Point
Ottakathala Medu Viewpoint
Palkulamedu
Palozhukumpara Tourist Spot
Panchali Medu
Pandippara
Parunthumpara Tourist Spot
Peerumedu
Periyacanal Waterfall
Pinevalley
Ramakkal Medu
Sreenarayanapuram Waterfall
Thangalpara Tourist Spot
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Thekkady Wild Life Sanctuary
Thommankuthu Waterfall
Thumbachimala View Point
Top Station View Point
Uppukunnu View Point
Vaisali View Point
Valanjamkanam Waterfall
Valara Waterfall
Wagamon Meadows

Thekkady: Snuggled in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s richest bio-diversity spots, is the fascinating natural Wildlife Sanctuary of Thekkady – the protected Periyar Tiger reserve. Spread across 777 sq, km of which 360 sq, km is a thick evergreen forest. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.

Munnar: is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kaudala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns. winding land and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Wagamon: A curious blend of religious mysticism and European legacies, this hillside village is a haven of tranquility. Grass covered hills, velvet lawns and the cool mountain air makes Wagamon a perfect, holiday retreat. This enchanting hill station dotted with tea gardens and meadows is on the Idukki – Kottayam border.

Top Station: 1,700 m above sea level. this is the highest point on the Munnar – Kodaikanal road. The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms once in every twelve years, bathing the hillsides in bright blue, Top Station also offers a panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu.

Marayoor: This is the only place in Kerala that 1 has a natural growth of sandalwood tree & The ancient caves (muniyaras) with murals and relics from the Neolithic Age and the children’s park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of single banyan tree is of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam Waterfall and the Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.

Thommankuthu: Famous for its seven-step waterfall, Thommankuthu is an ideal place for, adventure tourism. Other attractions: Pedal 1 boating, forest trekking night camping, bathing in the waterfall etc.

I’ve visited Munnar, Top Station and Wagamon between March and June 2017. As a part of Mahindra vehicle purchase offer (Purple Club), registered for Club Mahindra Mount Serene present in Munnar-Chinnakal-Suryanelli road.

Day 1:

The Journey started via udumalpet, filled up fuel for vehicle and had lunch in Sun hotel. I was addressed after udumalpet it is hard to find shops and fuel stations.

Bypassed Amaravati dam, and entered Kerala borders via Babu Nagar and Marayoor. Followed maps and while driving you feel the enjoyment and experience via Kannan Devan hills.

I took a different route to reach Chninakkal-Suryanelli from Munnar, the route is single lane and security wise not advised. If you are using Google maps turn off single-lane routes and look for highway routes. The map will show you the shortest distance, might end up on the unknown road.

Club Mahindra Mount Serene

Munnar is present in the neighboring state, I didn’t have problems in connecting with people. They speak major south Indian languages. Reached Club Mahindra Mount Serene around 8.00 PM on the first day.

Day 2: Lockhart Gap: This was on the way from Chinnakal towards Top Station

Top Station: This is present in the borders of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The climate was pleasant we reached Top Station by noon, on the way enjoyed the scenic of Tea estate with full lavish green mountains. After reaching the end of the road, need to walk for a few meters. Thus entered into Tamil Nadu borders which requires paying additional bucks to see the mountain ranges.

Kundala dam: Visited this Dam Top station and had lunch nearby hotel.

Echo Point and Mattupetty Dam are behind 30 – 40 minutes drive while returning from Kundala dam. I didn’t find time to cover these two places and returned via Munnar to Chinnakanal Club Mahindra.

Day 3:

Club Mahindra helped to book for Kolukumalai Tea estate sunrise view. We started close to 5:15 AM Jumpy ride over mountains and reached before 6:00 AM.