Panchalimedu
പാഞ്ചാലിമേട്
A high grassy hillside near Kuttikanam, linked to the legend of the Pandava brothers, with a small shrine, a row of crosses and sunrise views.
Panchalimedu lies in the Peermade–Kuttikanam area. It is an open grassy slope at about 1,000 metres. It is connected with the story of the Pandava brothers and Draupadi (Panchali) from the Mahabharata. The hill has a small shrine, a row of crosses and a pool said to belong to the Pandavas. Clouds drift through the valleys in the early morning, and the sunrise is beautiful. Entry costs a few dozen rupees, and the drive from Thekkady takes about an hour.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Parunthumpara
- Vandiperiyar Tea Estates
- Vagamon
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
- Gavi
- Mudra Cultural Centre
- Kumily Spice Market