Places to Visit

Tabernacle Homestay is located in Thodupuzha - Idukki, in Kerala - God’s Own Country, South India. Idukki, with its rich natural scenic beauty is popular world-over for its hill station Munnar, wild life sanctuary Thekkady and bird sanctuary Thattekad. Thodupuzha is a beautiful town situated on the banks of the Thodupuzha river, a peaceful town surrounded by hills and lakes. It is an ancient town with a history dating back to many centuries.

Some of the must-see places while you are in Tabernacle Homestay include:

Thodupuzha: Trekking, fishing, camping, boating, plantation visits are some of the activities you could indulge in.

Idukki Dam: 60 kms from Thodupuzha. World’s second and Asia’s first Arch Dam, across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills.

Thekkady: 100 kms from Thodupuzha via Vagamon. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar lake. Dense evergreen deciduous forests, vast grasslands and a wide variety of wildlife like the elephants, sambars, tigers, leopards, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri Langirs.

Kodanad: 52 kms from Thodupuzha. Elephant Training Camp - Elephant rides and bathing the elephant can be enjoyed.

Vagamon: 45 kms from Thodupuzha. Ideal picnic spot with its rich green meadows, waterfalls, pine forest and misty mountains.

Nadukani: 29 kms from Thodupuzha. A natural paradise, ideal for one day picnic. The pavilion here offers a panoramic view of the neighbouring places.

Thommankuthu: 28 kms from Thodupuzha. Famous for numerous waterfalls and a much loved picnic spot. Ideal trekking place, to the top of the mountain -12 kms climb

Ilaveezhapoonjira: 15 kms off Thodupuzha. Surrounded by three enchanting hillocks. Ideal for trekking.

Malankara: 6 kms from Thodupuzha. Visit the Rubber plantations & factory and the Malankara Reservoir which has an artificial lake.

Moolamattam: 25 kms from Thodupuzha. One of the largest power stations in Asia, the Moolamattom underground power house is unique because it is situated below ground level.

Bhoothanthankettu: 44 kms from Tabernacle Homestay. A scenic dam site with boating facilities, in the midst of a virgin forest. Trekking through the forest is a thrilling experience. In close proximity to the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary.

Thattekad: 48 kms from Thodupuzha. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a paradise