IDUKKI which means "narrow gorge". The Periyar River gushes through this place to the west. On wither side of the river, Creating the gorge, are the mighty hills Kuravan and Kurathi bridging the gorge is the magnificent Idduki Arch dam, set against densely wooded hills and valleys studded with rushing streams |
THE IDUKKI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY : 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. |
SPECIES FOUND IN THIS SANCTUARY : Animals : Elephant, Bison, Sambar Deer, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Tiger, Wild Boar Etc. Snakes : Cobra, Viper, Krait And A Number Of Non Poisonous Snakes. Birds : Jungle Foul, Myna, Laughing Thrush, Black Bulbul, Peafowl, Woodpecker, Kingfisher |
