Chellarkovil

Chellarkovil, a place of serene beauty is situated 14 km away from Kumili in Idukki district. Filled with lush greenery, Chellarkovil can be reached from Kumili by following
Munnar road and taking a right from sixth mile junction. The main attraction of Chellarkovil is its viewpoint, from which the beautiful garden of Ayurveda medicinal plants can be seen. Chellarkovil is considered as one of the best tourist destinations of Idukki and attracts tourists from all around the world. Famous for the eco-tourism destination, Chellarkovil is filled with peacefulness. Chellarkovil is known for its natural beauty, mountains, and waterfalls. Being 1200 Mts above sea level, one can see the paddy fields of Tamil Nadu clearly from here. A watchtower with a telescope marks it’s place here. The view of sunrise and sunset is most delightful from atop the watchtower. Treading down the path, one can see bamboo bushes around the area, and past that lies the stunning waterfalls which is an excellent place to rest your soul. The majority of fauna in the area include fowls, forest squirrels, monkeys and peacocks. The ayurvedic gardens of Chellarkovil can be visited and the medicinal plants and spices can be known better through the tour. Local taxis and buses are available from Kumili town.