Idukki Tourism, Tourism in Idukki

Idukki district has derived its name from the Malayalam word - 'Idukki' meaning a narrow gorge. Its main attraction includes Mountains, Valleys, dams, wildlife sanctuaries, Hill Stations, Elephant rides, spice plantations and beautiful lakes. The population of this district consists of tribal people. Munnar hill station is one of the best attracted place in Idduki tourism. Most of the tourist likes to spend their tour holidays in munnar.It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. There are nearly 14 peaks and Anamudi peakwhich towers over 2695 metres is the highest. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands in this region is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Thekkady in Idukki tourism, is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. This district is often considered as a "Paradise" with all its natural Splendor.

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District Area	5151 sq.km.
Talukes	Devikulam, Udumban Chola, Peerumedu, Thodupuzha, Kothamangalam
Muncipalities	Thodupuzha
Altitude	2700M above sea level
Tourist Season	August to March
How to Get there
Telephone code	++91 -4862
Rail Distance	Kottayam–114kms, Madurai–136kms, Changanacherry-93kms, Theni-60kms.
Nearest Airport	Madurai (Tamil Nadu) – 140kms, Kochi(Nedumbassery) – 190kms, Thiruvananthapuram - 265kms, Kozhikode 315kms, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) - 570kms.
KSRTC enquiry Phones	Munnar - 04865-230201 kumily - 04869 - 224242
Tourist information offices	District Tourist Information Office, Tel: 091 - 4862 - 222620 DTPC Information Centre, Tel: 091 - 4862 - 230679 / 230682
Travel & Tour Operators	Global Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Tel: 091 - 4862 - 222101 Mauria Tour & Travels, Kumily, Tel: 091 - 486 2- 22366 Mickey Travels, Kumily, Tel: 091 - 4862 - 222196 Thekkady Tours and Travels, Kumily, Tel: 091 - 4862 - 222988
Tourist Attractions	Tea Plantations, Wild Life, Water Falls, Hill Stations, Trekking spots, Elephant safari, Other tourist sites
Other Information	Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals, Ayurveda Centres, Yoga Centres, Shopping Areas, Banking, Cultural Programmes, Tribal Festivals

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