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Udumbanchola
Overview of Udumbanchola
Udumbanchola is the largest Taluk in the south Indian state of Kerala. Situated in the scenic Idukki district, this hill station is visited by many tourists all through the year. The headquarters and capital of the Taluk of Udumbanchola is Nedumkandam. Mathikettan Shola National Park is the major tourist attraction of this place. There are lots of tall mountain ranges that are surrounded on all the sides of Udumbanchola, which makes it a preferred tourist spot.
Mathikettan means a person who has a confused mind. The National Park at Udumbanchola has got this name because tourists who go inside this park get confused about their exit route. Elephants are the main inhabitants of this park and it was given the status of “Reserve Forest” as early as the 18th century. It came to be recognised formally as a “National Park” only during 2003.
Geographical location
Udumbanchola, situated in Idukki district contains a big taluk and consists of reasonably big townships of Anakkara, Mattumkatta and Upputhara. It is located at 9.89 degrees towards the North and 77.18 degrees towards the East.
How to reach and local transport
Air – Kochi airport, at a distance of over 100km, is the closest to Udumbanchola.
Rail – Kottayam railway station, at a distance of around 85km, is the nearest to Udumbanchola.
Road – Government and private sector buses run between Idukki, Kottayam, Kochi, Aluva, Thiruvananthapuram and other major cities of Kerala and Udumbanchola every day.
Local transport – There are local buses available to go around the place. Most of the tourists prefer to explore the place on foot.
Tourist Attractions and things to do
Mathikettan National Park is the only major tourist attraction here in addition to the tall peaks that surround the place that prove to be ideal for trekking. Wildlife viewing, nature-walks and trekking are some of the common activities that tourists can do when they come to Udumbanchola.
Places to eat and local cuisine
There are no restaurants in Udumbanchola. Tourists need to travel a minimum of 3km at least to Chinnakanal to find some good dining options.
Places to stay
There are no hotels in Udumbanchola for tourists to stay. The nearest accommodation option is available at about 12km, which is Hotel Carmelia Haven Hotel.
STD, PIN and Emergency Contact Numbers
The STD and PIN numbers of Udumbanchola Village are 04868 and 685554 respectively. Police, Fire and Ambulance Emergency Helpline Numbers are 100, 101 and 108 respectively.
Banks, Hospitals and Tourist Office
Banks
Union Bank of India,
Asoka Building, Udumbanchola Post Office, Idukki district – 685602
Ph: 04868 237212
Hospitals
Archana Hospital,
Hospital Junction, Vannappuram Post Office, Idukki district,
Ph: 09447975202
Tourist Office
District Tourism Promotion Council,
Civil Station, Kuili Mala, Painavu Post Office,
Idukki district, Ph: 04862 232248