dukki wildlife sanctuary is located 40 kilometers from the Thodapuzha district of Idukki. It is spread over an area of 77 square kilometers and is located at a height of about 750 meters above sea level. Idukki national park, Kerala is a prime attraction for tourists coming from far and wide.
General Information:
Location : 40 Kms From Thodupuzha, Kerala
Famous For : Elephants
Area : 77 sq. Kms
Altitude : 450-758m Above Sea Level
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary:
Idukki wildlife sanctuary is located 40 kilometers from the Thodapuzha district of Idukki. It is spread over an area of 77 square kilometers and is located at a height of about 750 meters above sea level. Idukki national park, Kerala is a prime attraction for tourists coming from far and wide. The Idukki sanctuary lies very close to the Idukki dam. The huge dam and the adjoining lake add a different charm to the sanctuary.You will find a plethora of wildlife and plants in the Idukki sanctuary. The sanctuary is essentially covered with dense tropical evergreen and deciduous trees. Many plants that have medicinal value are also found aplenty over here. Among animals, there are a number of wild beasts like wild dogs, jungle cats, bisons, elephants, deer and bear. A large variety of reptiles are also found here that include snakes like cobras, kraits, vipers and also a number of non-poisonous snakes.Idukki wildlife sanctuary is a bird watcher's paradise. There are number of birds found here like kingfisher, peacocks, bulbul, eagles, jungle fowl, etc. The sanctuary is located near the dam, hence has boating facilities also. People can come here to explore the unseen and unexplored wildlife.
Animals: Elephant, bison, sambar deer, wild dog, jungle cat, tiger, wild boar etc.
Snakes: Cobra, viper, krait and a number of non poisonous snakes.
Birds: Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.
Sightseeing at Idukki:
The Fauna : Among the mammals, Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Tiger, Wild Boar etc reptiles such as Cobra, Viper, Krait and a large number of non- poisonous snakes can be seen.
Idukki Arch Dam : Idukki arch dam is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam, constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. 550 feet high and 650 feet wide, the dam lies close to the Cheruthoni Barrage. To its west is the Kulamavu Dam. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located closeby.
Best Season to visit : The best time to visit Idukki is between October and April.
Reaching Idukki:
Air : The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
Road : Idukki can be reached by mortable roads from most parts of Kerala.
