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Koorumala Viewpoint

 Koorumala is at once reticent and coquettish. It is an emerging tourist spot in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. At an altitude of 169 metres from MSL, the viewpoint is about 40 km from Kochi. The final stretch of the road, about 2 km, is very narrow. It passes through lush green forest-looking topography. The drive itself is exhilarating. And finally you arrive at a 'Pay & Park' signboard on a rocky terrain. The land belongs to the CSI St Peter's Church. You park your vehicle there and walk up a concrete path which leads to a tiled walkway which in turn will take you the viewpoint. Below are some pictures of the place. 

From the parking lot to the viewpoint


The tiled walkway

A selfie from near the view tower 

A view from the tower

Another view

The tower and the rest mandap at the back

Koorumala viewpoint is a recent addition to Kerala's tourist map. It's a 'cool' place for people of nearby areas to spend some leisure in splendid isolation from the hustle and bustle of the usual world. 

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Comments

  1. The greenery of Kerala is envious to us...we are in a desert state of India. It appears to be a beautiful, seren place.

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    1. Kerala is blessed with greenery all over. This particular place is a village untouched by the pollutions of the city.

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    1. I'm discovering the beauty of my own neighborhood 😊

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  3. Hari OM
    A post that brought deep breaths and dropped shoulders! Blissful. YAM xx

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  4. Yet another beautiful spot in gorgeous Kerala, wow!

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  5. Kerala is a dream place for any traveler. Visited Kerala twice and loved it. This viewpoint looks so beautiful and view is amazing. Lovely pictures.

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    1. This is a remote place which the tourism department highlighted recently. You're right, Kerala has a lot of natural beauty.

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  6. Beautiful place and amazing pictures. These places must be hidden from tourists

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    1. Most tourists won't reach there. Genuine travellers will. 👍

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  7. Wow very beautiful place...so much greenary.., pictures are just awesome. Thanks for sharing this hidden gem place... will plan to visit soon.

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  8. Kerala is gorgeous, so not surprised to know that this gem of a place exists. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  9. I have never been to Koorumala, would definitely plan to be there the next time I visit Kerala.

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  10. Wow I love these viewpoints and suicide points that are there all over India.

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  11. Kerala is a beauty with all the lush greenery that it beholds. Wonderful view.

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  12. That pathway looks great for a stroll. The views look amazing.
    Happy exploring, you two.

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  13. Manisha - What a scenic view! This place surely is worth the visit.

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  14. When you see such vibrant green you know it is Kerala! Amazing.

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  15. Such a beautiful spot. Now, that I have shifted to Kerala, I have been looking for different places to visit in the state. My list is very long.

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    1. This is a rather interior village, with limited accessibility.

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    2. Oh ok. No wonder it has that pristine look.

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  16. Koorumala looks like a lovely place I must say. Glad to know about it.

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  17. Kerala is my favorite travel destination. Loved the pictures

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  18. Thanks for showing us another wonderful tourist place. Love the pictures and seeing you both. #MyFriendAlexa #TinasPicks

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