Kuttikkanam is one of the beautiful hill stations of Kerala, India with its peaceful and mesmerizing scenic beauties. In India most of the hill stations are usually crowded with people from various parts of the country and also from abroad. It is nature and true that we every one would want to enjoy a hill station which is free from crowds and noise pollutions. By my experience, I can say that kuttikkanam is the best choice of hill station for whom really want to enjoy the privacy of natural beauty and pleasant climate. The months April and May are favorable time to visit here. Kuttikkanam is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, India at an altitude of 3,500 foot from msl. Though it seems to be moderately elevated place, it would be very enjoyable with surrounding misty hills, greenish tea and cardamom estates, variety of green woods, silvering cascades and chill weather with bracing winds. It is lying on the NH 220 which connects Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Cochin, Kerala and higest point of the road.

From Kuttikkanam, the road which leads to Cochin begins to go down. It's also a junction point where Madurai, Cochin and Kattappana roads meet together. Kuttikkanam is a place for many educational institutions including Arts and Engineering colleges. Marian college one of the important colleges there. The history of Kuttikkanam dates back to 1750 AD. Around 16 th century Changanachery kings ruled here and in 1756 AD, the king of Trivancore conquered the Changanachery kings and begin to rule the province. At that time Kuttikkanam and surrounding places were isolated by the lack of road facilities.The CMS Missionary called Henry Baker, first visited this place and started coffee plantations. But the plantations were shifted to tea during the regency of Srimoolam Thirunal. Then this place came to the light of the world.

After Henry Baker many English people arrived there for sheltering and plantations. The British people started Arieal rope way LTD which was first Public LTD Company in that area. But the poor economic aspects made the company to focus on road transport. Then the company was taken by Mr Michael Kallivayalil, a brilliant young entrepreneur from Kerala. By that time most of the English people's properties were sold to the people of Kerala and nearby Tamil Nadu. There are some delightful trekking places and beautiful mist cloaked hilltops in and around Kuttikkanam Some important tourist places Peeru Hills, Grampi, Thottapura, Thrisangu hills, Panchalimedu, Valanjanganam water falls, Nallathanni View Point, Artificial Forest, Azhutha Diversion Project, Kokkad Hills

Kokkad Hills View Point A Good Tourist Spot Near Kuttikkanam, Peermade is about 1 km away from Kuttikanam. It is on the way to Kattapana from Kuttikkanam. Kokkad Hill is a flat spot covered with lush green grass carpeting the ground. Many movies were shot here. On the west side of the spot there is a trench -the suicide point of Kuttikkanam which is about a five hundred meters deep

It is possible to walk along the edge of the trench .From the side of the trench a beautifull of the road from Mundakayam to Kuttikanam is visible. You will get a panoramic view of the planes below and the Meloram town a village located at the Foot hills. It is an ideal place to take a snack break during your trip. From here you can have a beautiful view of the waterfalls below. During the winter season you can see the edge of the whole trench covered with beautiful yellow flowers.

Kokkad Hills View Point A Good Tourist Spot Near Kuttikkanam, Peermade is about 1 km away from Kuttikanam. It is on the way to Kattapana from Kuttikkanam. Kokkad Hill is a flat spot covered with lush green grass carpeting the ground. Many movies were shot here. On the west side of the spot there is a trench -the suicide point of Kuttikkanam which is about a five hundred meters deep

It is possible to walk along the edge of the trench .From the side of the trench a beautifull of the road from Mundakayam to Kuttikanam is visible. You will get a panoramic view of the planes below and the Meloram town a village located at the Foot hills. It is an ideal place to take a snack break during your trip. From here you can have a beautiful view of the waterfalls below. During the winter season you can see the edge of the whole trench covered with beautiful yellow flowers.