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A practical guide to Mankulam, the forest and waterfall side of Idukki.
Mankulam is in Idukki district, Kerala, in the highlands near Munnar. It is a quieter, wilder alternative to the busy hill station: forest, rivers, waterfalls and tribal settlements, reached on winding roads and off-road tracks.
Waterfalls are strongest during and after the monsoon, but heavy rain can make forest tracks slippery and some may be closed. Post-monsoon months and the cooler season are comfortable for most people. Our guides check conditions before each drive.
Cochin International Airport is the nearest major airport. From there you travel by road into the hills, usually via Munnar. Tell us where you are starting from when you book and we will advise on the route.
A light rain jacket, quick-dry clothes, shoes with grip, a water bottle, insect repellent, sunscreen and a power bank.
See our Mankulam tour packages from ₹1,999 per person, including four meals, a jungle jeep safari and all tickets, or combine it with Munnar in the two-day Munnar & Mankulam package.
Forests, waterfalls, river crossings and wildlife such as elephants near Anakkulam, in a quieter setting than Munnar.
Yes, with a guide. Our Family package is designed for children and parents, and we adjust routes for weather.
Yes. The Munnar & Mankulam package covers both over two days and two nights.