A beautiful tourist spot located at Mattukatta of Idukki district, with a glorious 300 years of history are the Ayyapan Koil temple and the hanging suspension bridge. Both the temple and the bridge are major attractions around the Periyar river region. The surrounding region has beauty so splendid that you would be drowned in its captivating glory.

Suspension bridge

The hanging bridge at Ayyapankoil is the longest hanging bridge in entire Kerala. The bridge is one of its kinds in Kerala and attracts several tourists on daily basis. The surrounding area of the bridge and the temple are so pleasant and mesmerizing that they make for an ideal getaway destination for a weekend or an impromptu unplanned holiday.

The suspension bridge Ayyappancoil is extremely intriguing to watch and very exciting to take a walk on. This suspension bridge is indeed an engineering marvel that has been least explored in the Idukki region. The surrounding area of the bridge is least visited by tourists leaving the place true to its original form.

The dam reservoir and the Periyar River add to the beauty of the bridge. While you take awalk on the bridge you will be left awes truck with the beauty of the pristine green surroundings, the towering mountains, and the dense thicket of coconut trees and freshness of the river water flowing beneath.

Activities

Raft boat made of bamboo and catamaran rides though not commercialized in the region are available and used by the locals. You can make friends with the locals and enjoy a unique boat ride on the water of Periyar River and help the locals with a hearty monetary contribution for entertaining you with eco friendly modes of water rides.

Just the surrounding area is so perfect and un-disturbed from the maddening crowd of the city life that it makes for a perfect spot for family picnic, excursion, honeymoon getaway, adventure trip and more. After an exciting walk on the suspension bridge and catching a glance of the vast spread land you will without doubt feel on cloud nine.

If that’s too little an adventure for you than explore the road not taken and venture out into the unknown terrain of the surrounding region. Be safe and hire a local guide to help you return safely. You might not find many locals or tourists in the region so it might be hard to find a guide to help you venture into the unknown terrains.

The suspension bridge is undoubtedly an attraction that should be visited before its fame spreads and the region gets commercialized losing its natural charm like several other tourist attractions. The area surrounding the suspension bridge is undoubtedly a paradise for the romantics, an adventurous terrain for the outdoor enthusiasts and a serene land for a nature lover.