Kodikuthimala

Kodikuthimala also known as the Ooty of Malappuram  is a hill station in the Malappuram district of Kerala in India. Located in Vettathur and Thazhekode villages, at a height of 522 m above sea level, this is the highest geographic peak in Amminikkadan hills .The idyllic setting of this hilly area is truly fascinating. Ever-flowing springs, waterfalls, a watchtower and the Suicide Point are the main attractions here.

The British hoisted their flag on this hilltop during a survey, thus getting the name Kodikuthimala. It is almost two decades ago that the hilltop started featuring on the tourism map of Kerala. Around 70 acres of land in this area is earmarked by the Tourism Department for various projects. Kodikuthimala, at an altitude of 1,713-ft above sea level, has a watch tower that is popular with tourists visiting this serene place because of the vantage point it offers. On reaching the top of Kodikuthimala one is spellbound by the sheer beauty of the area.

Trekking to the top of Kodikuthimala is a challenging task due to the varied topography of the hill. It is a favourite spot for youngsters who like spending the day enjoying the charm and the panoramic view of Malappuram.

The ideal time to visit Kodikuthimala is between September to May. Those who love nature can choose this destination for its sheer natural beauty without the invasion of commercialism. It is located 66 km from Palakkad.32 km from Malappuram and 82 km from Calicut.


Getting there

Nearest bus station: Perinthalmanna.
Nearest railway station: Tirur Railway Station 
Nearest airport: Karipur airport


Comments

  1. alex7 January 2020 at 17:22

    Nice location.
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  2. Dibin Ramaswamy31 May 2020 at 11:38

    I visited Kodikuthimala long back. It was monsoon, and we had an amazing experience. The watch tower on top of Kodikuthimala is the main attraction. The view from there is breathtaking. Nice write-up btw. Check out my travel experience in Kodikuthimala here.
    https://www.tripuntold.com/kerala/malappuram/kodikuthimala/reviews/5859/

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  3. antonio31 March 2021 at 15:40

    Great post.
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