Area : 5019 sq. km
Population :
1,079,369
Altitude : 2200 m above sea level
A landlocked district,
Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges and
wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and
Thodupuzhayar - and their tributaries. The river Pamba also has its origin
here. As a tourist destination, Idukki offers diverse attractions like
wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, spice plantation tours, mountain treks,
elephant rides etc.
Idukki has a large population of tribals, the
main tribes being Muthuvan, Malayarayan, Mannan, Paliyan, Urali, Ulladan,
Malavedan and Malampandaram. The tribes of Kerala have unique customs and
beliefs and maintain an ethos which is distinctly different from that of the
mainstream culture.
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