Painavu is famous in the Idukki district for its picturesque beauty and scenic ambiance. It is an amazing hill station with fabulous views of nearby towns, lakes, and forests from the hilltop. Painavu Hill Station is very close to Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and Idukki Arch Dam, thus can be easily reached on your trip to either of these tourist spots. Since the hill station is nearer to Munnar, not only Idukki people but people in Kochi also find it an excellent spot for a perfect getaway.
Apart from the greenery and natural beauty of the hill station, Painavu is quite famous in Idukki for shopping. This stopover is considered a shopper’s paradise for the different types of stores set in. There are handicrafts, silks and clothes, which are handmade and hand-loomed by the local people, being sold here with originality and authenticity.
During winter and rainy seasons, elephants are often seen crossing the roads. Trekking facilities are allowed to Painavu Hill Station. September to May is the perfect time for a great visit to the hill station. A visit to this inglorious beauty would only take half of your day, you are still left with the other half for numerous nearby attractions like Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Cheruthoni Dam, Keezharkuthu Falls, and the Idukki Dam and wildlife sanctuary mentioned earlier.
