| Kerala holidays will never be complete without a | | | | the sanctuary is about 777sq. km and is |
| trip to the famous Idukki hill station of Kerala. | | | | surrounded by an artificial lake spanning a land |
| Idukki is located atop the western ghats and is | | | | area of 25 sq. km. |
| surrounded by mountains. You can find Asia's first | | | | When in Idukki, you have to make a visit to the |
| and the world's second largest arch dam located | | | | Mangaladevi temple that is located about 13 km |
| in Idukki. You have to visit the dam to realize its | | | | from Kumily. It is a temple that is built following |
| splendour; it is built across the Kuravan Kurathi | | | | Pandian style of architecture. Mangaladevi temple |
| mountain and is simply beautiful and beyond | | | | is centuries old and is situated in the middle of the |
| description. The dam measures 650 feet length | | | | thick forest between Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| and 550 feet height. provides lots of information | | | | boundary. This is why both the governments |
| about Kerala Holidays and also about visiting Idukki | | | | jointly conduct the annual festival or 'puja' of the |
| hill station in particular. The hill station is spread | | | | deity on Chithira Purnima day. |
| over 7700 hectares of land and offers numerous | | | | If you want to get a taste of natural beauty |
| wild animals in its Idukki wildlife Sanctuary worth | | | | during your Kerala holidays, then take a trip to |
| visiting. And with the magnificent arch dam, you | | | | Peerumed. This is the perfect place to head for |
| find the world's second largest underground power | | | | as escape from the stress and strain of daily life. |
| station in Moolamattam, Idukki. | | | | And to add to the beauty of the place you find |
| Idukki has lots to offer you during your Kerala | | | | barren hills that are dense with tea estates. |
| holidays. suggests your taking a trip to Thekkady, | | | | The wild animals, rock rafts, meadows and barren |
| the largest wildlife sanctuary found in India. It is | | | | hills of Iravikkulam National Park is sure to |
| located about 114 km off Kottayam and about | | | | fascinate all its visitors. This park is spread over a |
| 190 km off Kochi and proves to be a dream | | | | land area of 97 sq. km and has to be made a |
| destination for tourists to India. The total area of | | | | part of your Kerala holidays. |