[edit] Guide to Idukki in Kerala
The district’s west and north border Ernakulam district, south Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts and east Western Ghats. Mostly a hilly district with an area of 5061 sq km. It has 1500 sq km reserved forests rich in flora and fauna. The area includes Munnar, Thekkady and Periyar Reserve.
Tourist Office: Periyar Tiger Reserve Eco-Tourism Centre, Kumily (for Thekkady) DTPC, SN Tourist House, Old Munnar
[edit] Hotel Accommodation in Idukki
- Club Mahindra, Munnar (5 Star)
- Spice Village, Thekkady (4 Star)
- Taj Garden Retreat, Close to Main Gate, Thekkady (3 Star)
- Cardomom County, Thekkady(3 Star)
- Shalimar Spice Garden, Thekkady (3 Star)
- Blackberry Hills, Munnar (3 Star )
- Tallayar Valley Bungalow Munnar (heritage Bungalow)
- Windermere Estate, Munnar (Heritage Resort)
- High Range Club (Planters’), Munnar
Restaurants :
In Kumily (Thekkady) and Munnar there are several eateries serving delicious foods.
[edit] Getting To Idukki
Air : Cochin International Airport. 190 km to Thekkady and 120 km to Munnar
Rail : Trains from Kottayam for Thekkady and from Ernakulam for Munnar
Road : KSRTC bus from Kottayam and Ernakulam