Idukki, the beautiful hill resort of Kerala is the land of majestic mountains, wondrous valleys and spectacular streams. The city derived its name from a Malayalam word 'idukku', which means narrow gorge. Located in the southern part of Kerala, Idukki is blessed by Mother Nature. It offers diverse tourist attractions like wild life sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation centers and mountain treks.

Area: 3054 sq km

Population: 1305365 (approx.) (1991)

Places to see:

Thekkady, nearly 65 kms from Idukki, attracts nature and wildlife lovers. Thekkady nurtures the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where the plantations, jungles, mountains and an artificial lake come together with the fauna and avian to make the trip to the Tiger Reserve unforgettable. Thekkady offers excellent facilities for trekking, elephant rides and boating.
The hill station of Munnar (70 km) is the summer resort nestling sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities.

How to reach:

• By Air: Nearest airport is at Kochi 132 km away.
• By Rail: Nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km.
• By Road: Idukki is well connected by most part of the state and India by motor-able road.