Kodikuthimala, also known as the Ooty of Malappuram [1] and Mini Ooty [2] is a hill station in Vettathur and Thazhekode villages, in Kerala, India. At a height of 540 metres (1,770 ft) above sea level, it is the highest peak in Amminikkadan hills.[3]

Kodikuthimala
Highest point
Elevation540 m (1,770 ft)
Geography
LocationPerinthalmanna taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India
Parent rangeAmminikkadan mountain
Geology
Mountain typeFree-standing mountain
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Perinthalmanna, via Amminikkad

The British hoisted their flag on this hilltop during a survey, thus getting the name Kodikuthimala. Around 70 acres of land in this area is earmarked by the Tourism Department for various projects. Kodikuthimala, at an altitude of 1,713-ft above sea level, has a watch tower that is visited by tourists because of the vantage point it offers. It is located 9 km from Perintalmanna, 32 km from Malappuram, 66 km from Palakkad and 82 km from Calicut.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Ooty Of Malappuram-Kodikuthimala". Deccan Chronicle. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  2. ^ https://www.keralatourism.org/photo-gallery/arimba-hills-malappuram/2591. [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Kodikuthimala | Ooty of Malappuram | Tourist Places in Malappuram". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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