Sight Address : Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam is situated on the high ranges, about 12 km from Idukki. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam is a nice 35 km ride from the town of Thodupuzha, a beautiful small town on the banks of river Thodupuzha. If you are a lover of natural beauty, it is recommended to include Thumpachi in your itinerary. The place is ideal for picnics and outings with family and friends. Schedule a tour to this place while you are holidaying at Idukki district. This is a perfect place to find inner peace. Revive yourself by meditating and relaxing amidst nature. Go for long walks and enjoy the panoramic landscape around you. There are a number of good hotels near the place where you can stay overnight.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Best time to visit September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Tezal Holiday Inn – Idukki ; Thuruthel (Kakkanattil ) House, Pottankadu PO, Idukki Dist.Kerala – 685569 India; Ph/M – Phone +91 4865 266221: Mobile +91 94954 28278; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : There are taxi services available from the airport. Kerala taxi services provide extensive taxi services and they can be booked in advance.
Bus : Bus services are also available from Cochin to Idukki, however the buses are crowded and travelling with large luggage is not possible. Buses are very cheap and commute will cost Rs 50. It might be advisable to hire an air conditioned cab as they are comfortable and relatively cheap.
Train : The Nearest rail road station is located at a distance of 113 km at Ernakulam. Kottayam railroad station is at a distance of about 130 km from Idukki.
Air : The Nearest international airport is at Kochi, approximately 104 km from Idukki. From Kochi one can either travel by bus or hire a cab. Travellers taking a connecting flight from Chennai can arrive through Madurai, which is around 125 km from Idukki and will take about 2.5 hours by road.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry sunscreen lotions for protection from the sun.
- Carry an umbrella or raincoat as rain can play truant.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Riding on bike to reach Idukki is little bit risky. Never go through the Thodupuzha -Idukki-Thekkadi forest roads on motorcycle. There is a chance to encounter with wild elephants always.
- Try to catch Government owned bus (KSRTC bus) to the extent possible, It may look not much clean, but your safe journey is assured. if your are there for the first time, try to avoid Limited stop private buses. Most of the drivers are will take unnecessary risk which will make your journey horrible.
HelplineEdit
• Police Control Rooms – 100/ 04862-221100
• Thodupuzha Fire Station – 101/ 04862-222911
• Excelsior Hospital Thodupuzha, Idukki – 102/ 0486 2222445
• Woman Helpline – 1091/0486 2229100