Vandiperiyar

Vandiperiyar is a spice municipality in Idukki district, Kerala, India. It is known for tourism, tea and coffee plantations, black pepper and other spice products. A number of tea factories are situated in the town. The Periyar River flows through the city.

Vandiperiyar
Town
Vandiperiyar
Location in Kerala, India
Vandiperiyar
Vandiperiyar (India)
Coordinates: 9°34′12″N 77°5′26″E
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictIdukki
Elevation
836 m (2,743 ft)
Population
  Total19,519 (2,001)
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English, Tamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685533
Vehicle registrationKL-37
Nearest cityKumily, Cumbum, Kattapana

Geography

Lion-tailed macaque at Vandiperiyar

It is located at an altitude of 836 m above MSL.[1]

The Periyar River flows through Vandiperiyar.

Location

Vandiperiyar is on National Highway 183, directly connected with Kottayam. Thekkady is 18 km away.

Economy

Village vegetable shop

Tea, coffee and pepper plantations are abundant. They are the main source of income for many people.

References


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