Mistymount Bungalow, Kuttikanan, Kerala

Here nothing comes before you other than freshness of nature as you walk along the beautiful landscape consisting of rare plants, flowery trees, brooks and streams, kuttukanam in Peerumede is and idyllic little town in the country side at an altitude of three thousand feet above mean sea level. Misty mount Bunglow is on the K.K. Road (NH-220) at Kuttikanam, the opening to the hills of Peermade known for its tea plantations first established by the British settlers. During the early ages the Mooplah traders used Peerumed as a staging post on “The track over the hills” Peerumed as it is called derives its name from a sufi hermit whose remains are buried on the hill top overlooking Peruvanthanam. Why or when Peeru Muhammad cane the palace is not known, but his advent may have some connections with Mooplah traders.

According to mythology the Pandava princes with their wife Panchali, spent a period of their exile in a beautiful site in this hills – the place later came to be know as “Panchalimedu” (medu means meadow).

In the early 20 th century the erstwhile royal family of Travancore built two places on this cool hilly town, which still stands as a testimony of a grand bygone era. As the bungalow is set on a working plantation where coffee, cardamom, pepper, tea and vanilla are grown and processed a visit on guided jeep can be arranged through the estate. Its terrains commune with nature at its tranquil best and casual walk along its plantations or a rugged jungle trail for the more energetic will be rejuvenating.

Angling at the large ponds on the indigenous breed of fishes with local equipments made of bamboo and twine and live bait. We will cook your catch for you. A flood lit tennis court on a picturesque spot on the property is set for an energetic game. A sandwich picnic trip to Panchalimedu will be a relaxing on for the evening.

Misty mountain is just 40 kilometers from the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady which is a pleasant base from where visits can be arranged into the jungle.

Visit to the tomb of Pir Mohammed which is just few minutes drive away, the bison valley with an old temple where the native give ritualistic offerings, organic Farm and Animal Husbandry unit run by Peerumed Development Society. A relaxing round of Golf at Peerumed Club and for a drink at the club that can be arranged by prior notice. Sometimes some of the members may join for snooker, table tennis and other recreations.