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Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, is a hill station 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. Kanjirappally and Mundakayam are the nearest towns. In the 16th century the territory was under the rule of Changanacherry kings and was uninhabited. In 1756, the King of Travancore conquered Changanacherry, and brought the place under his supremacy. A Church Mission Society missionary, Henry Baker, started coffee plantations, and under the regency of Sri Moolam Thirunal these became tea plantations.

Under the British Raj in India, Kuttikkanam became an up-market resort. Since at first there was no road but only a pathway, the British started the Aerial Ropeway Ltd, Travancore state's first public limited company. The summer palace of the Travancore kings was located in Kuttikkanam. During the British period and after, manpower was brought to Kuttikkanam from various parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The descendants of these migrant workers constitute the major part of the population of Kuttikkanam.


Malamanda, the Mountain Camp
Malamanda, the mountain camp is a speciality camp ground which is the first of its kind in the misty and lush green landscape of Kuttikkanam Ashley Hills in Idukki district of Kerala, India. Concerned collective for nature with camp space and eco trails at an altitude of 4000 ft. above the sea level in the Western Ghats in Kuttikkanam, Kerala. Malamanda, the mountain camp is one of the best places for Camping, Trekking, Eco Trails, Bird Watching, Off road safari,  Sunset Trekking, Camp fire, Tent Camping, Sunrise Trekking etc.


Peeru Hills 
Its about 1 km away from Kuttikkanam.


Parunthumpara
It is also known as Grampi, a rock sculpture about 150 ft (46 m) high and about 3,800 feet (1,200 m) above sea level.


Thottapura
This is where the Travancore royal family stored weapons.


Baker hills
It is commercially named To Thrisangu Hills, Rolling hills with views.


Panchalimedu
It is 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.


Valanjanganam falls
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
It is on the Kottayam-Kumily National Highway


Artificial forest
A dense pine forest covering 100 acres (0.40 km2). It contains an estimated 30 species of birds, including rare endangered species. It is classified as a buffer zone by the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Kerala.


Azhutha Diversion Project
A project constructed by the Kerala government on the Azhutha river, diverting water to Idukki Reservoir through a 987 m long tunnel.


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