Kuttikanam, a village in the district of Idukki in Kerala is located at 3,500 feet (1,100m) above sea level. It is surrounded by tea plantations. This summer vacation my family decided to stay away from the hectic schedules for two days and escape to the mountains of Kuttikanam. It was just one hour, 45 mnts journey from my home town Puthupally. The journey was exciting, as we approached the place the mountains looked alluring with mist arising from among them.
There are many tourist spots nearby Kuttikanam. Panchalimedu, Parunthumpara and pine forest are major attractions here. We came to know that there is a beautiful water body named madammamukku nearby but one can reach there only by jeep because of the rough terrain. Thekkady is 34 kms from here.
Parunthumpara hills. (Parunth in Malayalam means Eagle and para means rock.)
View from Parunthumpara
Parunthumpara
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There are many tourist spots nearby Kuttikanam. Panchalimedu, Parunthumpara and pine forest are major attractions here. We came to know that there is a beautiful water body named madammamukku nearby but one can reach there only by jeep because of the rough terrain. Thekkady is 34 kms from here.
Parunthumpara hills. (Parunth in Malayalam means Eagle and para means rock.)
View from Parunthumpara
Parunthumpara
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| Barbecue at the resort |
The day we landed here it was drizzling and my children said it looked more or less like their grandmother's home. In the morning, to their amusement there was mist all around and they were thrilled to see fog covered hills and surroundings.
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