Anchuruli
With Calm and serene atmosphere, Anchuruli, an extension of the beautiful and enchanting landscape of Idukki Dam is a great picnic spot in Idukki. Being a part of the Idukki Dam Reservoir, this is a perfect place for people who are searching for a calm holiday hideaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
With Calm and serene atmosphere, Anchuruli, an extension of the beautiful and enchanting landscape of Idukki Dam is a great picnic spot in Idukki. Being a part of the Idukki Dam Reservoir, this is a perfect place for people who are searching for a calm holiday hideaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Surrounded by lush green forests, the astonishing Anchuruli is spread over a panoramic hilly landscape. Anchuruli got its name from its resemblance of 5 inverted round vessels.
When the water level of this region fell down, five hills emerge which resemble the tops of five uruli, round vessels, placed in inverted positions in water. Spending a day in this mesmerizing location can be a mind-blowing experience for each visitor.
Many people love to enjoy the beauty of Anchuruli at night. It must be an unforgettable experience to watch the water of the reservoir, feel the cool breeze and see the vast extension of starlit sky of this place at night. This is certainly a unique experience for each of the traveler to this enchanting tourist spot in Idukki. Even though spending the night at Anchuruli can be an exhilarating experience, it is difficult to get permission from the forest and dam authorities to spend night here.
Anchuruli is a serene and lonely place and you will not find many shops in the area. It is wise to take some food with you if you plan a picnic to the spot. There is a large circular tunnel of around 4 kilometers in the area which is visible to the visitors. This tunnel is used to take the water from Erattayar to the reservoir.
Travelers can enjoy the beauty of a waterfall also if they visit Anchuruli during rainy seasons as the large quantity of water flows through the tunnel give the appearance of a waterfall. Although it can be a beautiful view, staying near the fall is too dangerous. However, the flow of water becomes low in the summer months and one can easily walk around 50-100 meters into the tunnel.
Anchuruli is a right recommendation for people who are searching for a calm and peaceful destination in Idukki. You can drive along the Kottayam-Kumali road to reach Kuttikkanam first and from there turn left to Elappara to reach Anchuruli. From Elappara, take the Kanchiyar road and then take a deviation of approximately 4 kilometers to reach the final destination, Anchuruli. Each visitor will certainly admire the beautiful sight during their journey to this picnic spot. The outstanding beauty of vast stretches of tea plantations and cool breeze refresh the mind and soul of each visitor to Anchuruli.