Idukki
Arch Dam :
This is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam,
constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. 550 ft. high and 650 ft.
wide, the Dam lies close to the Cheruthoni barrage. To its west is the
Kulamavu Dam. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located closeby.
The
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary :
This sanctuary extends over the
Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district, spreading over 77
sq. km and is about 450 - 748 m above sea level. The Idukki Reservoir
formed by three Dams - Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu extends to 33 sq
km.
Animals :
Elephant,
bison, sambar deer, wild dog, jungle cat, tiger, wild boar etc.
Snakes:
Cobra, viper, krait and a number of non poisonous snakes.
Birds:
Jungle fowl, myna, laughing thrush, black bulbul, peafowl, woodpecker,
kingfisher etc.
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