Cochin International Airport 2 hr 40
Illikkal Kallu (1 hr 18) Mountain Idukki Arch Dam (1 hr 36) Massive prominent arch dam between 2 mountains with a hydroelectric power station & scenic views. Thangalpara (25 min) Idukki Dam (1 hr 37) Huge iconic arch dam between 2 mountains with a hydroelectric power station & scenic views. Marmala Waterfalls (57 min) Visitors can access this natural waterfall by a combination of 4-wheel vehicle & hiking. Thangalpara (25 min) Pilgrimage site for Muslims featuring a huge rock & the tomb of a saint in a lush hilltop setting. Hill View Park (1 hr 48) Lush green park with a wide variety of flowering plants pedal boating & views of the Idukki Dam. Vagamon Lake (9 min) Lake Murugan Hill (19 min) Vagamon Kurishumala Church (25 min) Catholic church & monastery on a mountain with dramatic views & a designated picnic area. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (47 min) Rugged mountain site surrounded by a lake housing elephants tigers & other native animals. Vagamon Pine Forest (23 min) Anchuruli Tunnel (1 hr 5) Circular 4-km. tunnel between Erattayar dam & Idukki reservoir attracting daring hikers. Vagamon Hill Town (10 min) Rolling hills at over 3 600 feet covered in tea plantations pine forest meadows & waterfalls. |