About Painavu
Painavu is the administrative headquarters of Idukki district of Kerala, India.
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery - 120 km
Nearest Railhead: Angamaly - 114 km
Road connectivity: State Highway 33 km from Thodupuzha and Idukki Road from Neriyamangalam
June - September : Rainy 12-25 degrees
October - January : Winter 5-20 degrees
February - March: Summer 15-30 degrees
Situated amidst the Idukki Wild Life Sanctuary, Painavu is also home to several State Government institutions such as Civil Station,Idukki and Government Engineering College,Idukki. The Idukki Dam and the Cheruthoni Dam part of the Idukki Hydro Electric project are situated 7 km from Painavu.
View of Painavu
Engineering College, Painavu.