Thodupuzha

Thodupuzha  is a town and a municipality in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 35.43 km2. It is 62 km from Ernakulam. Geographical Classification of Thodupuzha Region is Midland or Idanad.

Thodupuzha is also the name of the river that flows through the town  . It is the largest town in the district and is the commercial centre. It was once part of the territory of the princely state, Travancore. It lies in central Kerala, southeast of Muvattupuzha. Thodupuzha is blessed with natural scenic beauty. Although Thodupuzha itself is not a major tourist destination, it is the gateway to top tourist destinations like Munnar, Thekkadi, Vagamon, Idukki Dam, Malankara Dam, Peermade etc.

Thommankuthu which is 20 kilometres east of Thodupuzha is famous for its numerous waterfalls.
The place is ideal for nature lovers. To enjoy the panoramic beauty the best way is to undertake a trek that takes one to the top of the mountain, a nearly 12-kilometre trek. Malankara Dam is a beautiful reservoir across the Thodupuzha river at 6 kilometres from Thodupuzha town. Elaveezhapoonchira is another trekking destination which offers a serene grassland at the top of a hill.