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One of the largest districts ofKerala Idduki offers diverse attractions from wildlife sanctuaries to hill stations. Idukki is a picturesque blend of mountains streams spice plantations and wooded valleys. The town of Idukki flourished after its discovery by Scottish planters who liked this place on account of its high range and left behind some fine bungalows. It is also home to South Indias highest peak Anamudi along with 13 other peaks with a height of over 2000 m and some important rivers like Periyar Thodupuzhayar and Thalayar. You can take your pick of Wildlife sanctuaries in Idukki: the Periyar Tiger Reserve located in the southern part of the district; Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park in the northern area; the Kurinjimala Sanctuary in the east and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in the north east; and Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary in the west
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