RAMAKALMEDDU ( Rama-kal-medu )(Rama's foot on the rock) is a hill station in Idukki District in the Indian State of Kerala. It is located about 15 km from Nedumkandom on the Munnar-Thekaddy route. It provides a breath-taking view of Tamil-Nadu villages and towns. Abundant in wind, Ramakkalmedu is the second place in Kerala where a wind farm is installed.
According to the Hindu Scriptures, it is believed that Lord Ram called out for Sita,his beloved,from this rock after she was captured by Ravana,the demon ruler.
Statue of Kuruvan & Kuruthi located at the top of one of the Ramakkalmedu hills is one of the major tourist site in Ramakkalmedu. C.B. Jinan shadod of Balaramapuram is the architecture of this famous statue. It was launched in 1st August of 2005. Hundreds of tourists visits here daily. From this hill we can see certain portion of Tamil Nadu state. Also you can see here two huge statues of 'Kuruvan' and 'Kurathi', the two historical characters of the local community who's name where given to the rocks between which the Idukki Dam was built. It believes that Kuruvan and Kuruthi found the place for the famous Idukki Dam. Tourists are not allowed to climb up the statue at anytime. It's strictly prohibited by rules. From the statue we can see the family of Kuruvan along with a cook. Behind the statue, the authority made up a Mandapam, which serves as a rest house for tourists.
Getting there: Nearest railway station: Changanacherry, about 93 km. Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) about 140 km Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, about 190 km
Studies have shown that Ramakkalmedu is the most suitable place for setting up the farm, as the area is blessed with uninterrupted and high velocity wind during the season. Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan inaugurated the first wind farm in Idukki, set up at Ramakkalmedu with private participation, at a function to be held in Thookkupalam on 27th April 2008. Seven wind farm units have started supply of power to the KSEB’s Kallar sub-station.
Pandikuzhi Hills - Idukki, Kerala
Place :Pandikuzhi
Location : 5 km from Thekkady
This picturesque spectrum of exotic flora, fauna and gurgling streams is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu border. A popular picnic spot, Pandikuzhi offers great opportunities for trekking and is a photographer's delight.
Getting there:
Nearest airport: Madurai in Tamil Nadu, about 140 kms Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, about 190 kms.
Nearest railway station: Theni in Tamil Nadu, about 60 kms Changanacherry, about 93 kms.
