A beautiful village hardly of Sq.10km area, with diverse attractions like wildlife sanctuaries, fresh water fishing, boating, hill stations, spice plantation tours, jungle walks and safaris, mountain treks, elephant rides etc.
'Inchathotty' is an ideal place to spend your holidays, it is located near Neriamangalam (the place which gets highest rainfall in Kerala), on the way to the most famous ho
neymoon location in India, Munnar. There are number of small and large streams with pure sprinkling water flowing though "Inchathotty". Reserve Forest of this place is blessed with verity of fruits ("Njaval Pazham", "Karakka", "Nellikka", "Mangos" etc..) plants (beautiful orchids), herbs, birds, fishes, mosses, natural honey etc. You will come across deer, rabbits, goats running away from you on the roads and also group of monkeys looking at you and smiling from the dense trees throughout the roads. If you are lucky enough you might come across an elephant - don't be scared it is just a rare miracle.
“Inchathotty” is one of the highlands of Kerala, The Highlands of Kerala, which is an area of major tourist attraction, enjoys a cool and invigorating climate the year-round. "Inchathotty" is in bank of river "Periyar", comes in "Ernakulam" District about 60Km from Cochin International Airport. It is Border of "Idukki" District the spice garden of Kerala with the "Sahya" ranges occupying most of the geographical area, "Idukki" is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. Basically Kerala is a well-known destination for tourists because of its Ayurvedic therapy, tropical greenery and clear back waters. Its Human Development Index is higher than all of India's other states. The literacy rate in the state is more than 95 % which is also the country's highest. It has also been ranked by Transparency International as India's least corrupt state. There are many beautiful tourist places around "Inchathotty'"
Few main nearest places of Tourist interest are
Neriamangalam (Boarder to "Inchathotty")
"Neriamangalam" is a picturesque spot amalgamating the lower area of "Ernakulum" and the high ranges of "Idukki". In fact, it is the gateway to the high ranges. The "Neriamangalam Bridge" is the most imposing landmark. Crossing this bridge, one enters into the high ranges characterised by forest area and climatic change. It is a historical town and the bridge was built in 1935 during the time of Travancore Maharaja. It is built across the Periyar river and offers a spectacular view. It is a narrow and long bridge. After crossing the bridge, it's the road with many hair pin curves. Bhoothathankettu reservoir (about 12km from Inchathotty)
"Bhoothathankettu" is a dam and tourist spot in Kerala, India. It is situated in the village of “Pindimana”, about 10km away from the town of "Kothamangalam." Kodanad (about 35km from Inchathotty)
"Kodanad" is known for its 'Elephant Kraal', elephant rescue centre, mini zoo and its access via river boats to the seasonal pilgrimage center of "Malayattoor". Thattekad bird sanctuary (about 10km from Inchathotty)
The "Thattekad" Bird Sanctuary, covering an area of hardly 25km², and located about 60km north-east of "Kochi", is one of the important bird sanctuaries of India. This sanctuary described as "the richest bird habitat on peninsular India". The literal meaning of "Thattekad" is flat forest; the region is an evergreen low-land forest and is located between the branches of Periyar River, the longest river in Kerala. Kaladi (about 35km from Inchathotty)
The birth place of "Sri Shankaracharya" is a village located east of the "Periyar" River, in the "Ernakulam" district of Kerala, India. Notably, it is the birthplace of "Sri Adi Shankara", and thus is a popular destination for pilgrims. Munnar (about 60km from Inchathotty)
"Munnar" is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala and in southern India. "Munnar" is located on the Western Ghats, situated in the Idukki district. "Eravikulam National Park" Located about 70km from Inchathotty, 10km from Munnar
"Anamudi" Peak Situated about 73km from Inchathotty, 13km from Munnar
"Mattupetty" Dam reservoir, near Munnar another place of interest, located about 73km from Inchathotty, 13km from Munnar
"Pallivasal" located at about 65km from Inchathotty, 3km from "Chithirapuram" in Munnar is the venue of the first hydro-electric project in Kerala. "Chinnakanal" Near the town of Munnar is "Chinnakanal" and the waterfalls here, popularly known as Power House Waterfalls about 65km from Inchathotty. "Anayirangal" When you have traveled about seven kilometers from "Chinnakanal", you reach Anayirangal. About 80km from Inchathotty and 2km from Munnar. "Rajamala" is a wildlife sanctuary located about 75km from Inchathotty and 15km from Munnar. "Echo Point" is another scenic place which is located about 75km from Inchathotty and 15km from Munnar. Tekkadi (about 100km from Inchathotty)
India 's largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old 'Surki' dam built across "Periyar", "Poorna" in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of SQ.777km, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25km2. Kulamavu (about 65km from Inchathotty)
Is known for its dam which is a part of the Idukki Hydro Electric Project. The Idukki arch dam (Asia's first arch dam) is supported by two other smaller dams - one at "Cheruthoni" and the other one at "Kulamavu". Boating in the lake at the dam is an enjoyable experience. Various species of birds have been sighted in this area. Cheeyappara waterfalls (about 10Km from Inchathotty) Is an ideal place to spend your holidays, it is located near "Neriamangalam" and "Adimali" (Idukki district of Kerala), can be seen on the way to Munnar. Idukki District
Home to a large population of tribals, the main tribes being "Muthuvan", "Malayarayan", "Mannan", "Paliyan", "Urali", "Ulladan", "Malavedan" and "Malampandaram".
