Kerala holidays will never be complete without a trip to the famous Idukki hill station of Kerala. Idukki is located atop the western ghats and is surrounded by mountains. You can find Asia’s first and the world’s second largest arch dam located in Idukki. You have to visit the dam to realize its splendour; it is built across the Kuravan Kurathi mountain and is simply beautiful and beyond description. The dam measures 650 feet length and 550 feet height.

www.keralatourntravel.com provides lots of information about Kerala Holidays and also about visiting Idukki hill station in particular. The hill station is spread over 7700 hectares of land and offers numerous wild animals in its Idukki wildlife Sanctuary worth visiting. And with the magnificent arch dam, you find the world’s second largest underground power station in Moolamattam, Idukki.

Idukki has lots to offer you during your Kerala holidays. www.keralatourntravel.com suggests your taking a trip to Thekkady, the largest wildlife sanctuary found in India. It is located about 114 km off Kottayam and about 190 km off Kochi and proves to be a dream destination for tourists to India. The total area of the sanctuary is about 777sq. km and is surrounded by an artificial lake spanning a land area of 25 sq. km.

When in Idukki, you have to make a visit to the Mangaladevi temple that is located about 13 km from Kumily. It is a temple that is built following Pandian style of architecture. Mangaladevi temple is centuries old and is situated in the middle of the thick forest between Kerala and Tamil Nadu boundary. This is why both the governments jointly conduct the annual festival or ‘puja’ of the deity on Chithira Purnima day.

If you want to get a taste of natural beauty during your Kerala holidays, then take a trip to Peerumed. This is the perfect place to head for as escape from the stress and strain of daily life. And to add to the beauty of the place you find barren hills that are dense with tea estates.

The wild animals, rock rafts, meadows and barren hills of Iravikkulam National Park is sure to fascinate all its visitors. This park is spread over a land area of 97 sq. km and has to be made a part of your Kerala holidays.

The highest peak in Asia is the Anamudi, standing at an altitude of 2694 meters on the southern boarder of National park. This is a place that is bound to invoke wonder in all its tourists. There is another wildlife sanctuary in Idukki you can visit during your Kerala holidays, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located about 60 km from Devikulam and worth a visit.

www.keralatourntravel.com explains that Thommankuthu is famous for its waterfalls in Kerala and is the perfect place to head for trekking and adventure. There are other small tourist centers located near Thommankuthu that you can visit during your Kerala holidays like Meenuliyarmudi and Irukallumud.