Idukki

About Idukki

Skilfully created by the combination and confluence of three huge dams is this magnificent dam named Idukki which is a significant part of not just Kerala Tourism but also the history of India when it comes to hydraulic powers and dam constructions. With several physical and mythological specifications associated with the place, the Idukki site is definitely among the best places to visit in Kerala and a prominent part of Munnar tour packages.

Legend

The legends claim that during the Van-vasa of the Hindu Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana, the trio stayed here for some time. It is widely believed here among the locals that Lord Rama cursed two brothers named Kurathi and Koravan who were the local inhabitants. They were turned into idols of stone as they were caught by him watching Sita Mata while she dipped in the waters of the sacred river of Periyar flowing here. On begging for mercy from him, they were said to live together as the inseparable duo of brothers for ages to come. The renowned Idukki dam today is the same linking pin which joins the two mythological hillocks each of the two named after the two brothers. The representative site is definitely among the best places to visit in Munnar and it is also a top location in all Munnar tour packages.

Major attractions

1. The major attraction of the renowned site includes its enormous dimensions of over five hundred by over six hundred feet. The famous dam of Idukki boasts of being the first Arch dam of Asia and a proud second one in the whole wide world.

2. The legend as discussed above makes the hills of Kurathi and Kuravan placed across the dam on each side another prominent attraction of the site of the dam.

3. The holy river of Periyar where goddess Sita took her dip during her Vanvas is something tourists and devotees are highly excited to see.

4. The soft cold breeze coming from the huge dam make it quite a pleasing spot to spend an evening or an afternoon with your friends or family. The entire ambience of the site full of pleasant greenery and sparkling water is a treat for the eyes.

5. Over fifty kilometres from the dam is another significant attraction without visiting which people mostly don't return is the renowned powerhouse built under the ground. It is an exciting site to visit as well.

6. Boating is another exciting attraction of the reservoir here formed well by the confluence of three huge dams including Kulamavu, the local Idukki and the huge Cheruthoni.

With all these specifications, the Idukki becomes a highly popular spot to visit during your trip to Kerala and especially Munnar.

How to reach

Distance in kilometres from - Idukki Bus Stand - 2.