Cochin International Airport 2 hr 42
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (47 min) Rugged mountain site surrounded by a lake housing elephants tigers & other native animals. Murugan Hill (21 min) Illikkal Kallu (1 hr 20) Mountain Thangalpara (26 min) Marmala Waterfalls (59 min) Visitors can access this natural waterfall by a combination of 4-wheel vehicle & hiking. Vagamon Kurishumala Church (27 min) Catholic church & monastery on a mountain with dramatic views & a designated picnic area. Idukki Arch Dam (1 hr 35) Massive prominent arch dam between 2 mountains with a hydroelectric power station & scenic views. Vagamon Pine Forest (23 min) Idukki Dam (1 hr 35) Huge iconic arch dam between 2 mountains with a hydroelectric power station & scenic views. Hill View Park (1 hr 47) Lush green park with a wide variety of flowering plants pedal boating & views of the Idukki Dam. Thangalpara (26 min) Pilgrimage site for Muslims featuring a huge rock & the tomb of a saint in a lush hilltop setting. Vagamon Lake (10 min) Lake Vagamon Hill Town (12 min) Rolling hills at over 3 600 feet covered in tea plantations pine forest meadows & waterfalls. Anchuruli Tunnel (1 hr 3) Circular 4-km. tunnel between Erattayar dam & Idukki reservoir attracting daring hikers. |