While traveling through Thodupuzha- Idukki road, we can see many tourist centres. Travelling about 6kms from Thodupuzha through Moolamattam - Idukki route, we reach at Malankara. The Malankara Lake spread over about 11kms like a lagoon fascinates the tourists. The district panchayath has plans to construct park and rest houses in Malankara and for arranging  boating facilities in the lake.

If we continue our travel from Malankara through Moolamattam route, within 6kms Kanjar can be seen. Nine kms far from Kanjar is Ilaveezha poonchira, the place praised to be blessed with the foot touch of Sri Rama. There is a legend that this poonchira was built for Sita by Sri Rama for her bathing. The scenes from Ilaveezha poonchira surrounded by Mankunnu, Thonippara, Kudayathur hills is very attractive. We can see the Kochi (Cochin) port light house and the adjacent towns from here.

Kulamavu and Nadukani said to be having the same climate as of  Ootty and Kodaikanal  are also in Thodupuzha - Idukki route. This place is also one of the boundary f Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary. The sights from the pavilion on the top of Nadukani mountain is very beautiful. We can enjoy from here , the sights of zigzag flowering rivers, beautiful scenes of Moolamattam, Kanjar, Kolapra places.

18 kms far from Idukki, in Idukki-Kanjikkuzhi route situates Palkulamed. This is a mountain situated 400 feet above the sea level. This place is ideal for astronomical observation and trekking. From here, Kochi (Cochin) town can be seen.