Chellarkovil Viewpoint
ചെല്ലാർകോവിൽ
A cliff-edge viewpoint on the edge of the Western Ghats, overlooking the farmland and windmills of the Tamil Nadu plains, with waterfalls after the monsoon.
Chellarkovil lies on a ridge about 15 km northeast of Kumily. From here you can see the Western Ghats dropping steeply down into the Kambam Valley of Tamil Nadu, with coconut groves, vineyards and wind farms spread across the plain below. After the monsoon, waterfalls fall from the cliff edge nearby. The surroundings are cardamom plantations and quiet. A hired car or tuk-tuk is recommended, and the light is best at sunrise or in the late afternoon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kumily Spice Market
- Mudra Cultural Centre
- Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple
- Periyar Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Treks
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Thekkady)
- Suruli Falls