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Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala.It is situated at an altitude of 450-748 mt above the sea level it covers an area between Cheruthoni river and the Periyar rivers. The Idukki Reservoir formed by three dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu - extends to 33 sq km. Idukki sanctuary is covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides.
Location : about 40 km from Thodupuzha, Idukki district, central Kerala.
Coverage Area : 77 sq. km
Transport Information :
- Nearest railway stations: Kottayam about 114 km, Changanassery about 114 km away
- Nearest airport : Madurai,Tamilnadu about 140 km away and Kochi international airport, about 190 km away
- By Road : Thodupuzha (48 km away), Kochi (58 km )
Wild Life :
- Elephants
- Bisons
- Bear
- Wild boar
- Sambar
- Wild dogs
- Jungle cats
- Tiger
- Wild boar
Snakes :
Birds :
- Jungle fowl
- Myna
- Laughing thrush
- Black bulbul
- Peafowl
- Woodpecker
- Kingfisher
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