It is one of the most scenic places in Idukki. “Ardent travellers are not unaware of these areas but for most people, these trekking sites are still unknown. Most of the areas are filled with plastic and other wastes. The best time to visit Anchuruli is after the rainy season but exploring the tunnel would be a bit more adventurous,” he says. The serenity, experience and peace offered by these unexplored places cannot be described in words,” says Aadish. But walking atop the hill at night was a different experience.

When the vacation bells are tolling, the ideal way to revive yourself is to go for a holiday to discover unexplored places.KalyanathanduAadish, who has been actively participating in treks, says the team could see how the land has been changing over the years due to human intervention and encroachment. “As the terrain is rocky and sometimes slippery, it took almost an hour to reach the top.Calvari MountThis place gained more popularity after the climax scene of Iyyobinte Pusthakam was shot here. “Anchuruli is filled with sounds of birds, streams and waterfalls.DT30.

The group started their journey from Kattappana early in the morning towards Microwave viewpoint, a trek that offers a lot of adventures.Before the sunset, the team reached Ramakkalmedu. It provides an adorable and alarming appearance of nature. Atop the hill, we had a small interactive session,” he added. Ayyappan Kovil was the next destination; here they spent some time near a small tributary of River Periyar and on the hanging bridge.

The next day, they went to Calvary Mount, which is also known as Kalyanathand, an important tourist place in Idukki District. Usually, travellers prefer to trek through this place in the daytime. Through the trip was fun and an unforgettable experience, they were sad about the littering. This catchment area of Idukki Arch Dam is a beautiful region that is very tranquil and blissful. More and more people are opting to travel to less-explored lands these days.The Calvari Mount viewpoint offers a charming view of Idukki Reservoir on one side and a panoramic view of Kamakshy and Mariyapuram villages on the other.

Along with his 10 friends, Aadish, a Bengaluru-based software engineer and regular backpacker, went on a two-day trekking trip, which he recalls as ‘unforgettable. In spite of the cool breeze, the sun showed no mercy and the group members were tired by the time we reached the peak. The water that comes from Erattayar river powers the Idukki Hydro Electric Project. The team, which finished the trek and returned to the cottage by 4 pm, is keen to visit again.’ Representing the ‘Let’s Go for a Camp’ collective, Aadish and his fellow travellers reached Kattappana in Idukki district as part of Hidden Paradise, a two-day trek through less explored areas of Idukki district.” As per their guide Sreejith’s directions, they returned to the base by 3 pm. Anchuruli is acclaimed for its huge tunnel and small waterfalls.Anchuruli Tunnel was the next stop. But the effort was worth it as the China process of molding Manufacturers view that we witnessed from top of the cliff was nothing short of magnificent. “It is not that common to visit this area at night