Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary - Location : About 40 km from Thodupuzha,
Idukki district, central Kerala.
A land-locked district, Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas
of Kerala. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over an area
of 77 sq km in the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of the district.
Situated at an altitude of 450-748 m above sea level, this sanctuary
occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar
river. There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an
enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and
offers boat rides.
Elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild
boar etc are seen here apart from various species of snakes including
cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include
jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker,
kingfisher etc. The wildlife here is similar to that of Thekkady.
This sanctuary lies adjacent to the world renowned Idukki Arch Dam.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary - Getting there : Thodupuzha - Kochi is
about 58 km.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary - Nearest railway stations: Kottayam about
114 km; Changanassery about 114 km away.
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary - Nearest airports : Madurai in neighbouring
Tamilnadu, about 140 km away; Kochi international airport, about 190
km away
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