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Area : 5019sq. km Altitude : 2200 m above sea
level.
Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala and
is the second largest District of Kerala High ranges and wooded
valleys are girded by three main rivers Periyar, Thalayar
and Thodupuzhayar and their tributaries. It offers diverse
attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice
plantations , mountain treks.
Thekkady , Peermede, Munnar, Periyar ,Kumali
This beautiful High range district of Kerala is geographically
known for its Mountainous Hills and Dense Forests. Idukki
is always associated with Power Generation. About 66% of the
State's Power needs come from the Hydroelectric Power Projects
in Idukki. Idukki accounts for 12.9 percent of the area of
Kerala and only 3.7 percent of the population of Kerala. About
50% of its area is Reserved Forests.
The district borders the Kerala districts of Pathanamthitta
to the south, Kottayam to the southeast, Ernakulam to the
northeast and Thrissur to the north and Coimbature, Dindigul
and Theni Districts in Tamilnadu to the east.
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This district has several protected areas including: Periyar
Tiger Reserve in the south, Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east,
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, Eravikulam National
Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, Pampadum
Shola National Park to the south and Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
in the west. These protected areas are especially known for
several threatened and endemic species including Tiger, Nilgiri
Thar, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Elephant,
Gaur, Sambar Deer, and Neelakurinji. Idukki is known for the
splendid green mountains, streams and spices. It is one of
the a main tourist destinations in Kerala with its hill stations,
Devikulam and Munnar, surrounded by lush hills, tea plantations
and valleys. Mattupetty, is the headquarters of the Indo-Swiss
Cattle Project, about 11 km away from Munnar.
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