What to do and see in Idukki, Kerala: The Best Things to do

November 14, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Idukki, India including Idukki Dam, Kalvari Mount, Cheruthoni Dam, Hill View Park, Anayirankal Dam Reservoir, Panchalimedu, Meesapulimala, Chathurangapara View Point, Anchuruli Waterfalls, Cheeyappara Waterfalls.
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1. Idukki Dam

Between Kuravanmala and Kurathimala Mountains Near Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki India
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Idukki Dam

Reviewed By RaviS3538 - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India

No cameras, do remember this it's a high security area and hence very strict about carrying any thing which is battery operated.make sure u leave every thing in your vehicle.dam entrance is at cheruthoni dam ,you can buy tickets at the entrance every thing is managed by kerala state electricity board. Entrance fee is 25 rs and no ticket for kids ,there is a battery operated car which ferries visitors from. Dam entrance to top of idukki arch dam.if travelling with little kids it's advisable to use the battery car as it there is around 2 km distance from dam entrance to arch dam.it will cost you 30rs one way including children. Car parking is a mess as u need to park on the road and can easily gets blocked ...Though it's a must visit. The dam has a rich history to offer and is a location for various movies.The most important thing is the dam is not open every day it is open on public holidays,sat Sundays

2. Kalvari Mount

Near Idukki Reservoir, Idukki India
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4.5 based on 100 reviews

Kalvari Mount

Reviewed By PALLIPARAMBANP - Bengaluru, India

Calvary Mount, also known as Kalvari Mount is an eco-tourism destination on the high reaches of Idukki District in Kerala. Calvary Mount is located about 12 kms away from Idukki. #ecotourism #idukkitourism #kalvarimount

3. Cheruthoni Dam

Cheruthoni River Near Idukki Arch Dam, Idukki India
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Cheruthoni Dam

Reviewed By Aru_Ponni

the view from cheruthony dam is one of the most beautiful sights of Idukki, the travellers can witness both the dams ie, cheruthony dam and Idukki dam at the same time, Cheruthoni is the largest and highest gravity dam in Kerala. a good number of restaurants are available in the city, for both vegetarian and non-vegetarians. On 10 August 2018, all five radial floodgates of the dam were raised for the first time in the 21st century after a long period of 26 years with the water level in the dam exceeding the 2400 ft mark.

4. Hill View Park

Near Ldukki Arch Dam, Idukki India
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Hill View Park

Reviewed By renj01

Has reasonable parking available. Minimal charges for entry into the park. It's a very well maintained park, with clean walkways and surrounding, refreshment shops, adventure zone, toilets etc. The park provides a splendid panoramic view of Idukki and Cheruthoni dams together along with the Vaishali cave.

5. Anayirankal Dam Reservoir

Idukki India +91 1800 425 4747
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Anayirankal Dam Reservoir

Reviewed By TheMoonchasers - Mumbai, India

We visited Anayirangkal on a summer morning when there were hardly any tourists around. You can take a canoe to the lake all by yourself and enjoy the breathtaking valley view around.

6. Panchalimedu

Idukki India
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Panchalimedu

7. Meesapulimala

Meesapulimalai Munnar, Idukki 685612 India
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Meesapulimala

Reviewed By SathyS6

Me and my family visited Meesapulimala on March 31, 2018. Reached Munnar by noon. Parked car at forest office and started in a jeep arranged by them. 10 kms off-road driving was a stress test for my backbone. We stayed at rhodo mansion, small cottage for a middle class family. Do not expect luxury apartment here. The temperature was 16 c at night. Food was tasty. The staff were very friendly. They prepared a campfire. Next day by 6 am, we went to the top of the hill just behind the cottage. It was the most beautiful scene ever.. the rising sun, the Colors, the cool breeze.. amazing western ghats.. mesmerizing experience. We came back to the cottage and had breakfast. Then started our actual trekking. First 2 hills was somewhat steap, next 4 hills where easy to climb. Last one again slightly steap. When we reached the top of meesapulimala, the sun was bright. We took a different route for return and we could spot a deer. When we reached back at the cottage, heavy rain started. The Jeep was waiting for us. Had to take a quick lunch. Again that horrible off road drive, this time a bit more scary, due to the slippery rocks and poor visibility. But still I love this place.

8. Chathurangapara View Point

Idukki India +91 99477 03767 http://www.tourfilla.com/destination/-/dest-details/26183/calvarymount-view-point-ayyapancoil-idukki-kerala
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Chathurangapara View Point

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

9. Anchuruli Waterfalls

Anchuruli Rd Kanchiyar village, Idukki 685515 India
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Anchuruli Waterfalls

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

10. Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd, Idukki 685561 India
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4.0 based on 340 reviews

Cheeyappara Waterfalls

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.

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