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Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary | Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary,Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala
Information about Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Idukki district, about 40 kms. from Thodupuzha town in Kerala.
This sanctuary is spread over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district in Kerala.
The Idukki Wildlife sanctuary was formed in 1976. The Idukki arch dam.
The first major hydroelectric project in Kerala, is also situated in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Idukki reservoir or the lake which is about 33 square kms.
In area surrounds the Idukki Wildlife sanctuary and is formed by the three dams Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu.
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 77 square kms.
The tourist can also avail various facilities in the sanctuary like boating, forest visit and trekking.
Vegetation in the Idukki Wildife Santuary
The vegetation in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary consists of the tropical dense
Evergreen forests of White pine, Kuntherekkapine.
Punnappa, Bhadraksham, Palai, Vediplavu, Maravuri, Vayana etc.,tropical semi-evergreen forests of Cheeni, Akil and Vetti and the tropical meadows are covered by the Zonal grass.
Wildlife Attractions in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
The major wildlife animals found in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary are the Elephant.
deer, bear, leopard, tiger, Wild Bison and wild pig etc.
Various reptiles and birds are also found in this sanctuary which are Hornbill.
kingfisher, woodpecker, Cobra, viper, python, rat snake, etc.
The terrain at the Idukki wildlife sanctuary is characterized by steep mountains, valleys and hills.
The artifical lake that is the Kizhakkilachimala Lake adds to the scenic beauty of this lovely wildlife sanctuary.
The vegetation at this wildlife park consists of dense forests that include tropical evergreen forests.
tropical semi-evergreen forests, meadows and leaf shedding forests.
Some of the commonly sighted trees in the region include white pine.
kuntherekkapine, vayana, bhadraksham, pali, cheeni, rosewood and meadows of rolling grass.
How to reach Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Cochin which is about 132 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Kottayam, which is about 133 kms.
By Road:
Idukki can be reached by motorable roads from various cities of Kerala.
Contact us for all customized tourism reservations on the following mobile Nos ( 24 Hours) : +91-98422 55573, 98422 33110, 98424 30308.
Phone Number : 0422 - 2695182, 2332063
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