Idukki Travel Guide

Overview

Idukki is a mountainous district in the Western Ghats, covered with tea, cardamom and spice estates. Munnar is the best-known hill station, and Eravikulam National Park nearby protects the Nilgiri tahr.

Thekkady and the Periyar Tiger Reserve lie in the south of the district, while the Idukki Arch Dam on the Periyar river is one of the largest arch dams in Asia.

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Coordinates: 9.8497° N, 76.972° E

How to reach

Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport. The nearest railway stations are Aluva and Ernakulam; buses and taxis climb to Munnar and Thekkady.

Weather in Idukki

Best time to visit: September to May.

Travel tips

Hill roads are narrow and winding — avoid night driving. Carry a light jacket for Munnar evenings.