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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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  1. Neerja BhatnagarSeptember 27, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    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. Tomichan MatheikalSeptember 27, 2021 at 2:05 PM

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

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  2. rupam sarmaSeptember 27, 2021 at 2:28 PM

    So beautiful place. Loved the post.

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalSeptember 27, 2021 at 4:18 PM

      I'm discovering the beauty of my own neighborhood 😊

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  3. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 27, 2021 at 5:51 PM

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

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  4. Samarpita SharmaSeptember 28, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    Yet another beautiful spot in gorgeous Kerala, wow!

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  5. Abha SinghSeptember 28, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    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. Tomichan MatheikalSeptember 28, 2021 at 3:51 PM

      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. Deepika SharmaSeptember 28, 2021 at 6:09 PM

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

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    1. Tomichan MatheikalSeptember 28, 2021 at 7:27 PM

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

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  7. smita saksenaSeptember 28, 2021 at 7:27 PM

    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. Deliciously AliveSeptember 28, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    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. Ninu NairSeptember 29, 2021 at 10:15 AM

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

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  10. Aditya SatheSeptember 30, 2021 at 6:47 PM

    This is very enticing place!!!

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  11. Cindy D'SilvaSeptember 30, 2021 at 7:14 PM

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

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  12. Seema BOctober 1, 2021 at 12:21 AM

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

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  13. dee NambiarOctober 1, 2021 at 8:33 AM

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

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  14. ManishaOctober 1, 2021 at 4:46 PM

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

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  15. LehaOctober 2, 2021 at 9:00 PM

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

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  16. K.A. AcharyaOctober 5, 2021 at 2:09 PM

    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. Tomichan MatheikalOctober 5, 2021 at 5:31 PM

      This is a rather interior village, with limited accessibility.

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    2. K.A. AcharyaOctober 25, 2021 at 11:52 AM

      Oh ok. No wonder it has that pristine look.

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  17. AmritaOctober 5, 2021 at 9:39 PM

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

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  18. Anuradha sowmyanarayananOctober 7, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    Kerala is God's own country.

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  19. Manali DesaiOctober 10, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    Kerala is my favorite travel destination. Loved the pictures

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  20. Tina SequeiraOctober 16, 2021 at 5:05 PM

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

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