Thursday, 4 August 2016

Thodupuzha - A Refreshing Retreat



Thodupuzha is a beautiful town located in Idukki district. It has most of the facilities of the urban area and at the same time the beautiful vegetation of the villages of Kerala. That’s what makes Thodupuzha a unique destination for the Best Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages. Once you leave the town area, you will find the place very picturesque and evergreen. There are plantations, tea estates, organic farms and other estates in the area which make the place extremely green and beautiful. The rolling hills and the water streams that pass through the estates make them amazing places to spend some time anytime of the day. Even though Thodupuzha is not considered a tourist destination, all the tourists pass by this place on their way to Munnar, Idukki, and Thekkadi from Kochi. There are some tranquil homestays in the area where you can spend a quiet weekend amidst the beautiful nature and greenery. There are definitely some great places to visit too in the vicinity that qualifies Thodupuzha to be a much-desired tourist destination. Visit this place during the monsoons to explore it in the most beautiful times. 

Thommankuthu Waterfalls
This 7-step waterfall has always been a popular picnic spot for tourists on Kerala Honeymoon Packages in Kochi and Munnar. The cascading waterfalls are a must-visit when you are in Thodupuzha as it is located near the place, around 25 kms from the town. At every step of the waterfall, a pool of cool water is formed which allures the tourists to take a dip during the peak summer seasons. During the monsoons, the waterfalls are very strong and hence can be quite dangerous to approach. Off monsoons, the place is a wonderful destination for tourists on family tours as well as on honeymoon trips.


Moolamattom Power House
The Moolamattom power house is a part of the Idukki Hydro-Electric power project. This is the longest underground powerhouse in India and has the largest pressure shaft in the country. Tourists need special permission to visit this powerhouse because of security reasons. The water from this powerhouse is redirected for irrigation purposes in the Muvattupuzha valley. The place will be worth visiting during your stay in Thodupuzha if you get permission.


Ilaveezhapoonjira
Though located in the Kottayam district, Ilaveezhapoonjira is just 20 kms from Thodupuzha which makes it a great one-day picnic spot for tourists on the Best Kerala Honeymoon Packages in Thodupuzha. The valley is beautiful and green even though it does not even have a single tree from which a leaf will fall. True to its name, it is a valley where no leaves fall! It is a great spot for trekking as the place is located at the foot of some amazing mountains of the Western Ghats. From on top of these mountains, one can see Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Allepey, Pathanamthitta and even Trissur districts. It is an amazing sight to get a bird’s eye view of 6 districts of the state from one point!


Malankara Dam
Malankara dam is located hardly 5 kms from Thodupuzha. It is a beautiful place to visit during your holidays. The artificial lake formed by the dam is perfect for fishing and boating. The dam, the lake, and the surroundings are a great way to enjoy a soulful day amidst the refreshing greenery far away from pollutions. The local authorities are planning to set up a garden in the area to attract more tourists to this place. 

Chalachitra Nagari
Of late, many popular movies are being shot in Thodupuzha because of the rare blend of nature and modern facilities. The tea estates and the plantations on the hills and valleys make the area look very beautiful and picturesque. If Munnar is crowded during the seasons, you can book your Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages in Thodupuzha’s plantations to enjoy similar sceneries and climate. Popular movies such as Drishyam, Memories, Om Shanthi Osana, Evidam Swargamanu, and Elsamma Enna Aankutty were shot majorly in Thodupuzha. This has made the place literally the Filmistan of Kerala where naturally beautiful locations are available at every corner. The hills, valleys, plantations, winding roads, streams, waterfalls, rivers and every landscape here looks totally different from one another and hence, the single place can be a convincing location for different characters and scenes in the movie.


Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the essence of nature. In Kerala, you will find many reputed Ayurvedic clinics that offer classic treatments for wellness, beauty, and many other body ailments. Ayurveda adopts nature and natural elements for the treatment of lifestyle diseases and age-related diseases. The treatments include internal medicines made of herbs, external application of herbs and medicated oils, massage with medicated oil, and a special diet. Many tourists love these amazing natural cures and are coming towards these destinations. Most of the herbs are cultivate in the vicinity.

Other interesting places nearby
Elappally Waterfalls that’s on your way to Vagamon from Thodupuzha is a great picnic spot, especially among the honeymoon tourists. Tourists can also visit Vagamon which is a couple of hours’ drive from Thodupuzha town. The Thumpichi Calvery Samuchayam is a popular Christian Pilgrimage center. Uravappara is a temple located on top of a hill is a popular pilgrimage as well as a scenic location for family holidays and honeymoons. On every nook and corner, you will find a beautiful organic garden or estate that is also a preferred shooting location as well as tourist destination.


Even though Thodupuzha hardly offers the extravagant modern facilities and amenities of cities like Kochi, it offers a tranquil destination where the tourists can unwind from the chaotic city life. Nature’s beautiful retreats at Thodupuzha are the perfect way to experience the true blessings of God’s Own Country. Indeed, this is one of those places in Kerala that truly matches the name God’s Own Country. Thodupuzha is a much resourceful and one of the most beautiful places in Kerala you can experience visiting during your Kerala holiday packages.