8 Things To Do In Kerala's Idukki, Where Killer Soup Was Shot

1. Explore Idukki Dam

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2. Discover Munnar's Tea Gardens

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3. Periyar National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary

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4. Anamudi Peak Trek

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5. Idukki Arch Dam Viewpoint

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6. Visit The Hill Station Of Vagamon

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7. Peeru Hills

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8. Kulamavu Dam & Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

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