This hill station unveils the true colours of nature, a beauty that is untouched and unspoiled by man. The view of the countryside, forests and the low-lying areas from the top of the mountain is breath taking. Beautiful View of Low-Lying Areas from Atop ParunthumparaThe presence of many unexplored spots on the route make the journey to Parunthumpara worth all its effort. About 10 km from Parunthumpara you can see the dense artificial pine forest managed by the forestry department. The forest has not been offically given a name and so probably became ‘He-Who-Is-Not-to-be-Named’.The Valanjamkanam waterfalls is another such unexplored spot which is situated 15 km from Parunthumpara. One can see its misty waters flowing down from a height of 23m.
The bright cloudless sky atop this hill station can offer a view of the Sabarimala forests. One can view ‘Makarajyoti’ from Panchalimedu, another hidden jewel of Parunthumpara. To reach this excellent view point one has to ascend a steep hill. Thus, this place becomes bustling with Sabarimala pilgrims during the pilgrimage season.
A note to remember:
Beauty with danger- The steep hills of Paranthumpara offer both beauty and danger. The steep hills and deep slopes pose a threat to reckless visitors. Added to one's carelessness, the steep ascend along with gravel on the way can cause accidents. One should be careful while making the ascends.