Mundakayam is the Doorway to the high ranges of southern Kerala, and is at the border of Kottayam and Idukki districts lies on the banks of beautiful river Manimalayar. Tourists flock to its banks to enjoy its abundant fresh air and water. Also you can spot many tourist homes, recreational centers and high class resorts here which aim to fully utilize the area’s immense tourist potential.
The scenic beauty of Mundakayam has inspired many a film makers to capture its quintessential essence in celluloid. The luxuriant greenery, beautiful hills, spectacular streams and highly pleasant climate of Mundakayam attracts thousands of tourists to its lap.
Sabarimala
Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Temple is one of the most ancient and prominent Sastha temples in the country. Located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala
Distance: 40KM
Erumely
Is famed for its religious harmony and prosperity between Hindus and Muslims which existed from the early periods. It is a place which have strong roots in legends and myths associated with lord Ayyappa.
Distance: 14KM
Valliyamkavu Devi Temple
The temple is as old as Dvapara Yuga. Pandavas (heroes from epic Mahabharata) along with their wife Draupadi, during the time of exile reached the present Panchalimedu and stayed here for a long time.
Distance: 15KM
Vagamon
Vagamon is at the fringe of the Western Ghats and the foot hills on its lower side reach up to Teekoy with a gradual descent. This narrow strip of descending land gives a vital connectivity to the plains as both sides of vagamon up to kuttikkanam on the south west and moolamattom on the north east, are marked by steep and inaccessible hill slopes.
Distance: 45KM
Thekkady
The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
Distance: 55KM
Parunthumpara
Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock because of a large area around like an eagle.It is 6 km from Peermade, 25 km from Thekkady and 3 km From National Highway 220.