Parunthumpara hill station located 6 km away from Peeremedu, the plantation town, in the Idukki district is a famous picnic spot among the tourists. Parunthumpara is accessible via two routes, Nedumbassery- Munnar road and Kumarakom- Thekkady road. Thus, Parunthumpara located in between Peeremedu and Thekkady is an additional bonus spot among your trip to Munnar or Thekkady. Situated at an altitude of 1200 meters high, Parunthumpara is a scenic beauty among the wilderness of nature. The view from here is spectacular with dense green forests, hills and valleys etc.
Parunthumpara can be translated as “The Eagle Rock”. It is indeed a bird’s eye view of 360 degrees the visitors get from the top of this hill station. From here, one can easily spot the forests near Sabarimala in the Pathanamthitta district. People also visit Parunthumpara to see the Makara Jyothi that appears during Makar Sankranti on Sabarimala hills. Thus, the spot is crowded during the pilgrimage season.
Two major attractions of Parunthumpara hill station are Suicide point and Tagore’s head. Tagore’s head is a rock that remotely resembles the shape of the famous Bengali Indian poet, the writer of our Indian National Anthem, Sri. Rabindranath Tagore. Parunthumpara also offers the best trekking trails among the steep hills. The most adventurous visitors can enjoy the fun of trekking. All in all, Parunthumpara hill station is a must-visit place in the Idukki district upon your journey to Munnar or Thekkady.
Contact Details
Parunthumpara Hill Station
Parunthumpara, Pambanar,
Kerala, 685532, India
