The Beauty of Kuttikkanam!

Kuttikkanam , a verdant hill station nestled in the western ghats and perched 1100 metres above sea level is a paradise on earth always enveloped in wisps of mist and fog . Rain , fog and sunshine plays hide and seek in this still unexploited virgin hill station strategically located between the more famous tourist locations of Vagamon , Thekkady , Idukki dam and Munnar.

History

Unlike the popular hill stations , Kuttikkanam is not a frequented tourist location and this gives the place an infatuating sleepy town feel . Kuttikkanam is different from other hill stations for the enchanting wild flowers with different hues blooming all over the hills , the mystical pine forests, mighty hills , alluring streams , rolling lush green tea plantations and pleasant weather throughout the year . Kuttikkanam which was covered with thick forest till the 18 th century came into prominence when the British planters.

The Victorian Bungalows , long standing cypress trees , pine forests , well tended tea and cardamom plantations , Peermade golf club which is part of Tyford estate are a living testimony to the glorious bygone era of British traditions and lifestyle . The CSI church consecrated in 1869 and still well maintained houses 38 graves of British men and Col Munroes horse Downy which died in an accident . It’s a treasure cove of history of the glorious British past . The Aerial ropeway Ltd , the first public limited company in Travancore , an aerial ropeway constructed to ferry goods though has been damaged without any trace , the KK road constructed in 1863 is still the lifeline to Kuttikkanam . Following are the Places of interest in Kuttikkanam