Idukki-The Heaven In God's Own Country

Thodupuzha is considered as the gateway of High Ranges.It is included in Idukki district which is Kerala's Eden and is the largest district of Kerala having   the lowest density of population. The district is enriched  by enchanting hills and Valleys.  Idukki district is also the perfect relaxation destination because of its favourable climatic conditions and beautiful nature.We can see greeneries everywhere and can experience fresh air everywhere. All kinds of wild animals with the except  lions are found in the forest of Idukki. The grass lands of Peerumedu are the abode of  the tiger and the leopard. The striped goat seen in Marayur region and Rajamala is found nowhere else in the world. Thus Idukki is considered as a" heaven" in God's own country.

Thommankuttu waterfall-A tourist destination in Thodupuzha

Thommankuttu is a very beautiful  waterfall near Thodupuzha  and is named after the great hunter, Mr. Thommachen Kuruvinakunnel.It is because of him the world know of this beautiful waterfall. This panchayat, belonging toThodupuzha Taluk in Idukki District.Thommankuthu is located 18 km fromThodupuzha. Nearest town to Thommankuttu is Karimannoor which is nearly 10 km from Thommankuthu.Thommankuthu waterfall is a seven-step waterfall located in the forest. We can take a treak12 km through the forests.We feel like that all the hills are beckoning us,such an enchanting power it has.Thommankuttu is  just the right place in Kerala for the adventure seekers.

Thodupuzha-The Fast Growing city.

Thodupuzha is one of  the fast growing city in  Central Kerala. Over the last 20 years the rapid development of Thodupuzha is worthreading. It was a small junction. The present bus stand is a large one, capable of landing at least 60 buses.Thodupuzha was upgraded into a municipality and the Thodupuzha Municipality came into being on 1 September 1978. Today the Municipality has 28 wards. There is a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and various Standing Committees to carry out the civic administration.

Thodupuzha-a tourist destination.

Thodupuzha is a beautiful  land of rivers and mountains.Having several tourist spots named Thommankuthu Waterfall, Elaveezha poonchira(Hill top with a pound and no trees around) many tourists from all around the world is visiting here.It is the  gateway to all highrange tourist spots like munnar, Thekkady etc.

ഇടുക്കി ജില്ലയിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ പട്ടണവും വാണിജ്യ കേന്ദ്രവുമാണ് തൊടുപുഴ.സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യലബധി ക്ക്  ശേഷം തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍-കൊച്ചി  രൂപവത്കരിക്കും വരെ തൊടുപുഴ തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍  നാട്ടുരാജ്യത്തിന്റെ  ഭാഗമായിരുന്നു. ഇവിടുത്തെ ജനങ്ങളിൽ ഭൂരിഭാഗവും ഹിന്ദുക്കളും സിറിയൻ കത്തോലിക്കരുമാണ്.ഇവരെ  കൂടാതെ മുസ്ലിം മതവിഭാഗവുമുണ്ട്.ശ്രീ.പി.ജെ.ജോസഫ്‌ ആണ് തൊടുപുഴയില്‍ നിന്നുള്ള നിയമ സഭാ പ്രതിനിധി.തൊടുപുഴ ഉൾപെടുന്ന ഇടുക്കി ലോകസഭാ മണ്ഡലത്തെ പ്രതിനിധീകരിക്കുന്നത് ശ്രീ പി.ടി.തോമസ്‌ ആണ്.

Thodupuzha-the gateway to Idukki district is full of Dams and Peaks, Canals and beautifulWaterfalls,Wildlife sanctuaries and Bird sanctuaries, Coffee,Tea andCardamom plantations are an attraction to a number of national and international nature lovers.