अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is unique about the Idukki Arch Dam?
The Idukki Arch Dam is a 168.9-meter (554 feet) high concrete double-curvature arch dam. Constructed across the Periyar River between two granite hills named Kuravan and Kurathi, it is the first dam of its kind in Asia, built with Canadian aid in the 1970s.
How often does the Neelakurinji flower bloom in Munnar?
The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is a shrub that blooms once every 12 years. When it blooms, it covers the hills of Munnar and Eravikulam in a purple-blue carpet, attracting thousands of visitors.
What is the highest peak in South India?
Anamudi, located in the Idukki district of Kerala, is the highest peak in South India and the Western Ghats, standing at an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,842 feet) above sea level.
How is cardamom processed in Idukki?
Cardamom pods are harvested by hand from plantation shrubs. They are then cured in traditional smoke dryers (drying houses) using controlled wood heat for 24 hours to preserve their green color and essential oils before grading and packaging.
Is boating open to tourists at Idukki Arch Dam?
Boating is operated at the adjacent Cheruthoni and Mattupetty reservoirs, while forest department boat safaris are conducted along the Periyar Lake in Thekkady within Idukki district.