Sight Address : Painavu is the headquarters of the Idukki district of Kerala, India.Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Painavu is another attraction of Idukki, being the headquarters of Idukki district; it is also an important commercial center. The Idukki Arch Dam and Cheruthoni Dam are both situated at around 7 km away from this place. The place is known for its picturesque and pleasing ambiance. Dense evergreen forests girdle this small town. Visitors come from far and near for trekking expeditions in the forests.
Painavu Iddukki
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Best Season to VisitEdit
The Best season to visit the area is after shower, during the months of September and January.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Athidhi – Idukki; Thekkady, Idukki 685 546, India; Ph/M – N.A.; Food Serve – Indian cuisine restaurent.
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
