PANCHALIMEDU - KERALA

Panchalimedu is located 10 km from Kuttikkanam, Idukki. Located at an altitude of about 950 meters above sea level Panchalimedu is an ideal place for trekking. 

Legend has it that the Pandavas and Panchali took a break in the area while on exile and hence the name Panchalimedu. Here a cave is known as bearing the footprints of Bhima. There is small temple dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari. The remnants of Shivalingas, thrishul, naga idols are also there.

Panchalimedu near Murinjapuzha in Kuttikkanam offers tourists a panoramic view of an unending stretch of valleys and hills. The green hills and meadows are attracting a lot of travelers to this beautiful place every day.

The divine makaravilakku of Sabarimala is visible from this location.  Lot of pilgrims come here on the auspicious occasion to view makarvillaku.

There are places for accommodation:                                                      

1) paradise plantation retreat(Murinjapuzha, Kerala Dist 0469 2701311)                                                2)Dream land hill resort : (Kuttikanam P.O, Peermedu, Near Thekkady

Kuttikanam 09447304467)