Up into the high ranges to one of Asia's highest arch dams, with Hill View Park and the island views from Kalvari Mount.

Highlights: Idukki Arch Dam, Hill View Park, Kalvari Mount, Nadukani viewpoint

Itinerary

7:00 AM — Pickup
Thodupuzha KSRTC bus station · Muvattupuzha · your hotel on the way (Muvattupuzha 7:00 · Thodupuzha 7:30)
8:45 AM — Nadukani viewpoint
A hilltop pavilion on the climb, looking far down over Moolamattam and the plains. (Photo stop)
10:00 AM — Idukki & Cheruthoni dams
The arch dam between two granite hills; walk the dam top on visitor days. (Visitor days only · tickets online)
11:45 AM — Hill View Park
Gardens and a lookout over the reservoir. Lunch at Cheruthoni after. (Entry own expense)
2:30 PM — Kalvari Mount
A grassy ridge high above the Idukki reservoir and its forested islands — the district's best view. (Short uphill walk)
6:30 PM — Drop-off
Thodupuzha KSRTC bus station, Muvattupuzha, or your own stop on the way

🏞️ Visiting the dam: The dam top opens to the public only on announced dates, with tickets booked online. Cameras are not allowed in the restricted area. On other days we view both dams from Hill View Park and Idukki Park instead — same price.
🌧️ Weather: Mist and rain can hide the views; red-alert days close the dams and hill roads. Clearest from October to March. Carry a light layer.
⛰️ Hill roads: About 2 hours up from Thodupuzha on hairpin roads via Moolamattam and Kulamavu. Motion sickness? Sit in front and tell us — we stop at wide spots.
🚌 Pickup points: Muvattupuzha first, then Thodupuzha — exact times the evening before. Drop-off in the reverse order, or at your own stop on the way.

Idukki Arch Dam Trail