A landlocked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges & wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers - Periyar, Thalayar & Thodupuzbayar & their tributaries. The river Pamba also has its origin here. As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like wildlfe sancturies, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain trek, elephant rides etc.

Idukki has a large population of tribals the main tribes being Muthuvan, Malayarayam Mannan, Paliyan, Urali, Ulladan, Malaveden & Malapandaram. The tribes of Kerala havr unique customs & beliefs & maintain an ethos which is districtly different from that of the main stream culture.

How to Get There

By Air
Nearest Airport : Nedumbasseri, Madurai, Kozhikode.

By Rail
Kottayam : 114 km, Ernakulam : 160 km, Madurai : 195 km.

By Road
A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode (Calicut) to the other parts of the state.

Local Transport
Auto Rickshaws, Deluxe Buses.

General Information

Location : On the high ranges of Western Ghats.
Altitude : 450 - 750 mt. above sea level.
Temparature : 13° C - 29° C.
Clothing : Wollen & Cotton.
Best time to visit : Septembet to May.
Area : 5019 sq. km.
Average Rainfall : 2200 mm.