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How to Reach Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
By Air
The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
By Road
Idukki can be reached by mortable roads from most parts of Kerala.
Vital Information
Location
Latitude 9° 45' 30" - 9° 53' 30"
Longitude 76° 55' 9" - 77° 4' 5"
Area :
Total - 77 Sq.Km.
Climate
Mean Minimum : 22.5°C
Mean Maximum : 37.5°C
Average rainfall - 2200 mm
Monsoon : June - November
Rainfall : 2200 Mm. 40 kms from Thodupuzha town.
About Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 40 kms from Thodupuzha. Spread over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district, the sanctuary was formed in 1976. This sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district spreading over 77sq. kms, at 450 - 748m above sea level, this sanctuary occupies the forest land between the Cheruthoni river and the Periyar river.
This sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district, spreading over 77 sq. km and is about 450 - 748 m above sea level. The Idukki Reservoir formed by three dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu - extends to 33 sq km.
There is a scenic lake around the sanctuary, covered by an enchanting canopy of tropical ever-green and deciduous trees, and offers boat rides. Elephants, bisons, bear, wild boars, sambar wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger, wild boar etc are seen here apart from various species of snakes including cobra, viper, kraits and numerous non-poisonous ones. Birds include jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker, kingfisher etc.
Flora
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is not only home to some of the rare wildlife and bird species but also to flora. You will find Tropical Dense Evergreen Forests, Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forests, Tropical Leaf Shedding Forest and Tropical Meadows in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary. You will find Akil, Bhadraksham, Chanbdanavemp, Cheeni, Grass, Ilavu, Kadukka, Konna, Kuntherekka Pine, Maravuri, Maruthu, Mila, Neli, Pali, Pizha, Poomaruthu, Punnappa, Rosewood, Unnam, Teak, Thanni, Vayana, Vediplavu, Venga, Venthek, Vetty and White Pine. Spend the vacation at Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary surrounded by flora in close contact with nature.
Fauna
Reptiles - Elephant, Deer , Bear, Leopard Tiger, Wild Pig Etc.
Mammals - Cobra, Viper, Python, Rat Snake, Etc.
Reptiles - Hornbill, Kingfisher, Woodpecker.
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