Kuttikkanam

Kuttikkanam, is a village in Idukki district, Kerala, southern India. It is 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level and surrounded by lush green tea plantations. It is within the territory of Peermade. Get in Buses ply to Kuttikkanam from Kottayam regularly. The nearest railway station is Kottayam. Get around Taxis are the best way to get around. See Summer Palace. Built by Srimoolam Thirunal, this was the favorite summer residence of Travancore Rajas. It is now a private residence.  edit Hope Church. More than 150 years old.  edit Ashley Bungalow. An early example of colonial architecture in a spectacular setting.  edit Tomb Of Peer Muhammad. The sufi saint whom Peermade is said to be named after.  edit Panchalimedu. Linked in legend to the Pandavas of the Mahabarata.  edit Amrutha Mala. Mountain peak attractive to hikers.  edit Peeru Hills, (1 km distant).  edit Grampi (Commonly known as Parunthupara). Rock sculpture about 150 ft (46 m) high and about 3,800 feet (1,200 m) above sea level.  edit Thottapura. The place where the Travancore royal family stored weapons.  edit Baker Hills (Commercially named to Thrisangu Hills). Rolling hills with views.  edit Panchalimedu. A viewpoint, according to legend one of the many hiding places of the Pandavas and Panchali. From a pond known as Panchalikkulam the Makarajyothi, can be seen, the divine flame lit during the pilgrimage season in Sabarimala.  edit Valanjanganam Waterfalls. A main attraction of Kuttikkanam, also known as Ninnumullippara. The waterfall is about 75 ft (23 m) in height and is usually covered in mist.  edit Nallathanni viewpoint, (On the Kottayam-Kumily State Highway).  edit Artificial forest. A dense pine forest covering 100 acres (0.40 km2). Contains an estimated 30 species of birds, including rare endangered species. It is classified as a buffer zone by the Kerala state forestry department.  edit Azhutha Diversion Project. A project constructed by the Kerala government on the Azutha river, diverting water to Idukki Reservoir through a 987 m long tunnel.  edit Do Kuttikkanam has a golf course, restaurants, and an ayurvedic rejuvenation center. Buy Spices and coffee. Eat Drink Sleep Contact Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!