Sight Address : Hill View Park is a natural garden located in the vicinity of the Idukki Arch Dam and Cheruthoni Dam. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Hill View Park is a popular tourist Attraction in Idukki and is known for offering panoramic views of the Cheruthoni and Idukki Dams. A well maintained park sprawling on an area of 8 acres, it is 1.5 Km from the Idukki town and at about 350 ft above the dam water level. Neatly constructed on a hillock, accommodation managed by KTDC is available and the tariff is also very economical. Enjoy sighting animals like elephants, deers and bisons in their natural habitat.
Hill View Park Idukki
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Throughout the Year.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hrs.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 10
Kids Rs. : Rs 5
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 10
Kids Rs. : Rs 5
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hill View Munnar – Munnar ; Near KSRTC Bus Stand, Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar, 685612 India ; Ph/M – 1800 102 3346 ; 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.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry sunscreen lotions for protection from the sun.
- Carry an umbrella or raincoat as rain can play truant.
- Don’t forget to carry your binoculars.
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
