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If
you have had the experience of visiting a city, country
or tourist spot that has made you truly happy, share
your experience with us. Send us your Travel Article.
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Kuttikanam - A Hill Station That Stands Apart
Located in Idukki
District of Kerala, India, the idyllic hill station of Kuttikanam is
located 3500 ft above the sea level. It beckons the tranquility loving
traveler with its laid back lifestyle, pleasantly cool climate and
panoramic views of vast green carpets of tea plantations. You will be
amazed at the magnificent sight of green capped hills with silver streams
gushing down. Also to catch your eye are the exotic seasonal flowers
growing in the hilly terrain.
Historically none the less
important, the place was a summer camp of the Travancore Kings of
Kerala. The summer palace is a must see. The place has a wonderful
climate throughout the year, but the best time to visit is from August
to January. The place experiences a heavy rainfall and therefore
visiting the place after monsoon is recommended. If the time when you plan
the visit is Nov-Jan, the place is beautifully decorated with mist and
wild flowers and is ideal for honeymooners.
Some of
the places you can’t miss out in Kuttikanam are:
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Pine forests:
Exactly the same scenery that you see in the dance scenes of bollywood
films. A stroll through them is quite a refreshing experience.
Thrishangu hills:
Offers a breathtakingly beautiful view of the valleys below.
Panchalimedu: A
must go place for trekkers
Tea plantations:
Spread over acres of land, walking through the lush green plantations and
watching the tea garden workers plucking the leaves is truly a memorable
experience.
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Valanjanganam
waterfalls - You sure will enjoy the lovely sight of water gushing
down the mountains
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Summer Palace, Tomb of
Muslim saint Peer Muhammed, Hope church etc are some other attractions
you can’t afford to miss.
Apart from the places
mentioned, you are sure to find many more interesting places in Kuttikanam.
Also, places of interest like Vagamon, Thekkady wild life
sanctuary etc are easily approachable from here.
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How
To Reach -
Kuttikanam is easily
accessible from the Cochin International Airport by road. The place is not
crowded like many other renowned places and you will completely be able to
relax and refresh yourself.
Contributing Writer :
Rose Mary George
I am an MBA with more than 4
years experience in HR.
rosegeorge@gmail.com
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