Top Things to do in Idukki
What to do and see in Idukki, Kerala: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Idukki, India including Kurisumala Ashram, Thomankuthu Falls, Panchalimedu, Kalyanathandu Hills, Chathurangapara View Point, Anchuruli Waterfalls, Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Ponmudi Dam, Valara waterfalls, Kulamavu Dam.
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1. Kurisumala Ashram
2. Thomankuthu Falls
3. Panchalimedu
4. Kalyanathandu Hills
5. Chathurangapara View Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By 1abhijitl - Pune, India
First experience of touching the base of a windmill and hearing the sound of the turbine mounted on a hill top. The drive is nearly upto the top and then one needs to walk a 30deg climb for say 200m and then we see Tamil Nadu villages deep down below and also some other windmill turbines far away in then plane. Western Ghats separate the two states in fact the windmill is on Tamil Nadu land instead of Kerala. Good Photo shoot , picnic and fresh air view and any hill top is a always full of wind, so enjoy nature Ima green environment surrounded by hills , windmills and deep down planes. I am sure there are trekking routes here but did not attempt
6. Anchuruli Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By majeed3133 - Adivad, India
Overview Situated amongst the gushing locations in Western Ghats Land and providing an enchanting view of the semi-evergreen forests grasslands, Anchuruli Waterfalls (also spelt as Anjuruli) is a surreal location definitely worth visiting. The water that comes from Erattayar River is used for the Idukki hydro-electric project. A tunnel which is 2 km long passes through Erattayar and Anchuruli carrying water to the lake. Though the tunnel is dangerous, it is a fun place to take a stroll at especially for all the adventure lovers
7. Cheeyappara Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By AjayVenkatesh - Mumbai, India
We were en route munnar driving from Cochin and we happens to stop by this huge waterfall right beside the road. What a breathtaking sight. We spent 30 odd minutes here admiring nature. It was empty and hardly people there due to off season so we could park right in front of the fall and enjoy it's beauty. You get tea coffee nearby in case you want to have some snacks. You can't go inside the fall you can just enjoy the beauty from outside.
8. Ponmudi Dam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Kembhootha
If you are in Munnar, don't miss out on a visit to this place. When we visited last week, the roads were pretty patchy and took an hour to get to the dam from Munnar. However, the view is worth it. On one side, you see the back water and on the other side you have the let out of the water. There are not a lot of places to eat around and no parking place at all, but who cares. Drive up to the dam, stand on the dam ( bridge ) and get a panaromic view of the place. Cellphone signals will be patchy, save your GPS route beforehand. Reach when the sun is still around. Stay on till sunset and return. If you are lucky, you will see thousands of bats flying at sunset ( not close to you, but way up in the sky ). Excellent place overall, off the beaten path. You could visit the Ripple Falls en route to this.
9. Valara waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By SangeethaAnbalagan - Mumbai, India
During Feb'19, myself along with my hubby got to visit Munnar from Alleppey, on the way to Munnar, got to see Cheyyappara and Valara waterfalls, got down to spend some time there and to take pictures. Cheyyappara and Valara waterfalls are one among the best trekking locations in Idukki district. Many people come across these waterfalls on the way to Munnar and it is slowly turning into a tourist hotbed. There is a dense growth of trees all around and several rare species of plants and animals can be seen in the vicinity. Valara Waterfalls are known for the lush greenery surrounding it and is a lovely picnic location. Had very nice time at this natural location.
10. Kulamavu Dam
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By sansantro123 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Kolamavu dam is a gravity /masonry Dam on the Periyar river. It is one of the three dams associated with the Idukki hydroelectric power project in the Indian state of India Kerala . The dam is situated on the Thodupuzha- Puliyanmala States Highway about 23 kilometres from Idukki arch Dam 22 kilometre from Cheruthini dam and 30 kilometre from Thodupuzha. The dams of Idukki , Cheruthoni and Kulamavu extend to an area of 33 kilometres . The construction of these three dams 60 kilometre artificial lake. The water stored in it was used for the production of electricity at the power house in Moolamattom.
