The Ayyappankovil area in Idukki offers the perfect terrain for adventure trips and a four wheel drive. The surrounding area itself is so serene and majestic that for those who love four wheel drives, will definitely love to drive to reach a destination as the Ayyappankovil area.
The longest suspension bridge in Kerala will wait for as a reward from the long drive you will make reaching this destination. Step out from your beasty vehicle, break a leg, sink in the beauty of the natural and undisturbed view of the Periyar River and dam reservoir that flows underneath the longest suspension bridge, catch a glimpse of the mountains and the beautiful sunset and drive away into the unknown terrain that harbors villages in close vicinity.
Village Jeep safaris
There are different villages as you drive past the unknown land and you will meet different tribal with different ways of living life. Jeep safari at Ayyappancoil are gradually gaining more attraction and they seem to be an ideal way for touring the countryside without dropping a sweat.
In general Kerala’s scenic beauty cannot be described in words but only physically witnessed and enjoyed. The Ayyappancoil region and its scenic beauty are absolutely breathtaking and perfect for that rugged four wheel drive.
After making a stopover at the suspension bridge you can drive away to the Ayyappankovil village on the hill top. The view from the hill top in the village is absolutely mind blowing. After you’ve sat and gazed the surroundings from here you can tour the t
Tribal village and get acquainted with their life and lifestyle. IF you fancy, spending the evening or the night in the village, than its best to have a friendly local to get your stay comfortable. Eat the local’s dishes and savor the delicacies that the tribal feed on. You might get the dishes cooked form the locally grown vegetables, poultry and husbandry.
IF you wish to seek divine intervention make a visit to the ancient Ayyappankovil Sree Dharma Sastha temple and Paarel palli in the area. If not for religious and holistic beliefs the temple should still be paid a visit for its age oldness and great history
Drive away further into the villages and the rugged lands and you will witness different tribal clans each with slightly different kind of lifestyle. Jeep Safari through the Ayyappankovil region, Kovilmala region, plantations, estates, suspension bridge and the nearby Periyar wildlife sanctuary add to the jeep safari experience.
From watching the Periyar lake, to learning about the ancient history of the Sree Dharma Sastha temple, from driving through the villages that seem cut off from modernization and present day amenities to the tradition, culture and lifestyle all contribute uniquely to the Jeep Safari tour in the Ayyappankovil area, Idukki.