Kerala - Kuttikanam
Kuttikanam is a hill station in Idukki district perched on 3000 ft above the sea level with a wide range of forests and wildlife. A great amount of forest area is reserved in Kuttickanam, which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Wild animals like tigers, bison, & monkeys are seen in these forests. Criss-crossed with gushing streams, valleys and hills. Kuttikanam is a gifted natural heaven. Another feature that attracts tourists to Kuttikanam is its year long favorable climate.
Near by attractions:-
Peeru Hills. About 1 km distant.
Grampi. Commonly known as Parunthupara, a rock sculpture about 150 ft (46 m) high and about 3,800 feet (1,200 m) above sea level. It gives a panoramic view of the entire Peermade region attracting lots of tourists from inside and outside the state.
Thottapura. The place where the Travancore royal family stored weapons.
Baker Hills (Commercially Named To Thrisangu Hills), Rolling hills with views.
Panchalimedu. A viewpoint according to legends, one of the many hiding places of the Pandavas and Panchali is a pond known as Panchalikkulam. The \"Makarajyothi\" can be seen, the divine flame lit during the pilgrimage season in Sabarimala.
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.
Nallathanni viewpoint. On the Kottayam-Kumily State Highway.
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.
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.
