Spices
Cardamom
Idukki's signature spice, grown in the shaded high-range hills and a cornerstone of the district economy.
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Forest produce
Overview
Marayoor lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats and is known for its natural sandalwood forests, which are protected and managed by the forest department.
Spices
Idukki's signature spice, grown in the shaded high-range hills and a cornerstone of the district economy.
Spices
The vine that put Kerala on the ancient spice trade map, widely grown on Idukki's slopes.
Plantation crops
The rolling tea estates of Munnar and Peerumade, planted since the late nineteenth century.