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Idukki |
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Information about
Idukki |
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Idukki, a
landlocked district, is one of the most nature rich
areas of Kerala. Idukki is the largest district in
Kerala and covers an area of 5105.22 square kms at an altitude
of
2200 m above sea level. Idukki is located in the middle
part of Kerala and bordered in the east by Madurai, in the west
by Ernakulam and Kottayam, in the south by the Pathanamthitta
and in the north by Trichur and Coimbatore districts of Kerala
and Tamil Nadu. The name Idukki has been derived from the
Malayalam word 'Idukku' that means narrow gorge. The high ranges and wooded
valleys are girded by three main rivers - Periyar,
Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar and their tributaries. The
river Pamba also originated here. This beautiful
district of Kerala is geographically known for its mountainous
hills and dense forests. Idukki is a famous
tourist destination and offers diverse attractions like
wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation
tours, mountain treks, elephant rides, etc. |
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Tribes in Idukki |
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Idukki is one of the districts in the state where linguistic
minority exists. The linguistic minority consists mainly of
Tamil origin. They are mainly workers in the tea and cardamom
plantations, spread in Peermede, Udumbanchola and Devikulam
taluks regions of Idukki.
Idukki has a large number of tribes. The main tribes in Idukki are Muthuvan, Malayarayan, Mannan, Paliyan, Urali, Uladan,
Malavedan and Malampandaram. The tribes of Kerala have unique
customs and beliefs and maintain an ethos which is distinctly
different from that of the mainstream culture. |
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Tourist
Attractions in Idukki |
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Idukki offers diverse tourist attractions like wildlife
sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantations and mountain
treks. The
major tourist attraction in Idukki are the Idukki Arch
Dam, Nadukani, Thumpachi
Calveri Samuchyam and Kalliyanathandu. The Idukki
wildlife sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park are the famous
wildlife sanctuaries in Idukki. The Idukki Arch
Dam is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam,
constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills.
Nadukani and Kalliyanathandu are the famous picnic spots
in Idukki and offers panoramic view of the peaks and
ranges.
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How
to reach here |
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By Air:
The nearest airports are located at Madurai and
Kochi which are about 200 and 110 kms respectively.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Theni
which is about 60 kms and others are located at Kottayam,
Madurai and Changancherry.
By Road:
Idukki can be easily reached from Kottayam, Munnar
and Kumily. The National Highway NH 49 and State highways 13 and
33 passes through the district. There are also a number of
places like Edamalakudy which are not accessible even by road. |
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