Aanakkulam, Water reservoir in Mankulam Village, Idukki district, India.
Located 40 kilometers from Adimali, Aanakkulam features a natural water reservoir surrounded by dense vegetation and mountain slopes in Kerala state.
The area of Aanakkulam contains evidence of ancient human settlements through Neolithic dolmens and Megalithic structures found across the Idukki district.
The name Aanakkulam derives from Malayalam language words, meaning 'Pond of Elephants', reflecting the local culture's connection with wildlife.
Visitors can reach Aanakkulam by taking the road from Kothamangalam, which is 45 kilometers away, with personal transportation recommended for better accessibility.
Elephants consistently select this specific water source over numerous other water bodies in the region due to the particular characteristics of its water.
Location: Idukki district
GPS coordinates: 9.68132,77.10524
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
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