20 Destinations we can visit in and around pala kottayam
🌿 Top 20 Destinations in and Around Pala, Kottayam
🏞️ Natural & Scenic Spots
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Ayyampara Hills – Stunning sunset viewpoint with massive rock formations, panoramic view of the Western Ghats.
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Illickal Kallu – Famous hill viewpoint near Teekoy with misty mountain trails and breathtaking views.
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Kalamukilam View Point (Ramapuram) – Less-crowded hilltop with beautiful valley views, ideal for photography.
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Thangalpara – Hilltop shrine near Vagamon, combining spirituality and scenic beauty.
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Vilakkumadam Hill View Point (Ramapuram) – Offbeat viewpoint offering peaceful surroundings and fresh breeze.
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Meenachil River Walk – Explore riverside spots along the scenic Meenachil River passing through Pala.
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Amanakara Mana – A traditional Kerala ancestral house (mana) known for its classic architecture.
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Kidangoor Kattadikkadav (Meenachil River Bridge) – Serene location perfect for short drone shots or morning visits.
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Kottathavalam (near Vagamon) – A historic cave believed to have been used by Madurai royal family for meditation.
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Marmala Waterfalls (Teekoy) – Hidden gem known as “Mini Niagara of Kerala,” about 25 km from Pala.
🕍 Spiritual & Heritage Sites
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St. Thomas Mount (Chakkumbuzha) – Peaceful mountaintop church offering stunning sunrise views.
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Ramapuram Twin Churches – Ancient twin churches of St. Augustine and St. Mary with Portuguese-era architecture.
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Kadappattor Church (St. Mary’s Forane Church) – A major Marian pilgrimage site near Pala.
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Erumely Sree Dharmasastha Temple – A famous pilgrimage center linked with the Sabarimala route.
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Poonjar Palace – Historic royal palace showcasing antiques, sculptures, and heritage charm.
💧 Waterfalls & Adventure Spots
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Jyothikkayam Waterfalls (Erattupetta) – Lesser-known waterfall surrounded by forest, great for short trekking.
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Aruvikkuzhy Waterfalls (Pallickathodu) – Small but picturesque falls ideal for family trips.
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Illaveezhapoonchira – A panoramic hill valley known for misty mornings and wide 360° views.
🌸 Leisure & Experience
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Vagamon Meadows (around 35 km from Pala) – Rolling meadows, pine forests, and paragliding point.
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Kurishumala Ashram & Dairy Farm (Vagamon) – A peaceful monastic farm and meditation center.
📍 Suggested Route (For a 1-Day Round Trip Around Pala)
Pala → Chakkumbuzha St. Thomas Mount → Amanakara Mana → Kalamukilam → Vilakkumadam → Kidangoor Kattadikkadav → Jyothikkayam → Ayyampara → Marmala Waterfalls → back to Pala