One day trip to Idukki

Tripoto
2nd Jul 2018
Photo of One day trip to Idukki by Smash
Day 1

Beautiful morning in tea gardens

Photo of State Highway 59, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of State Highway 59, Idukki, India by Smash

Ramakkalmedu is a hill station located about 15 Km from Nedumkandom. The main tourism importance of this place is the presence of excellent wind from TamilNadu. Rolling green hills and the fresh mountain air make Ramakalmedu an enchanting retreat. The hills top also offers a panoramic view of picturesque villages of Bodi and Cumbum on the Eastern slop of the western ghats.

Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash

Panoramic view of cumbum

Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Ramakkalmedu Path, Idukki, India by Smash

Anchuruli

Anchuruli is a lesser known tourist destination in Idukki district for many travelers. 10 kilometers away from Kattappana, this small village offers you the breath taking views of the catchment area of Idukki dam especially during monsoon season.
The main attraction of Anchuruli is the 4 kilometers long tunnel from Erattayar through which water is flowing from a dam at Erattayar. The surrounding area is an evergreen forest with wild animals.
The name Anchuruli derived from the 5 small hills that are submerged in the reservoir and they look like inverted vessels.

Photo of Anchuruli Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Anchuruli Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Anchuruli Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Anchuruli Road, Idukki, India by Smash

The road itself is a beautiful destination in idukki , in rainy season we can see small watestreams in the side of  the roads.

Photo of Kattappana - Kuttikkanam Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Kattappana - Kuttikkanam Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Kattappana - Kuttikkanam Road, Idukki, India by Smash
Photo of Kattappana - Kuttikkanam Road, Idukki, India by Smash

calvary mount

At a distance of 10 Kms from Idukki & 55 Kms from Munnar, Kalvari Mount, also known as Calvary Mount is an important tourist place in Idukki District.

The Kalvari Mount Viewpoint offers a charming view of idukki. Reservoir from Idukki to Ayyappancovil on one side and panoramic view of Kamakshy and Mariyapuram villages on the other side. It is one of the most scenic places in Idukki and a must visit place in the district.
The view point is situated near Thankamani Junction on Thodupuzha - Puliyanmala highway.

Photo of Calvary Mount Church, SH 43, Narakakanam, Kerala, India by Smash
Photo of Calvary Mount Church, SH 43, Narakakanam, Kerala, India by Smash
Photo of Calvary Mount Church, SH 43, Narakakanam, Kerala, India by Smash
Photo of Calvary Mount Church, SH 43, Narakakanam, Kerala, India by Smash