Anappara View point Entrance

**Anappara Viewpoint Entrance** is the access point leading up to the **Anappara (Rock Viewpoint)** near **Areekamala / Kudayathoor**, roughly 15 to 18 kilometers from Thodupuzha in the Idukki district of Kerala. It marks the starting spot where visitors park their vehicles before heading up the scenic rock hill. --- ### **Key Features & Visitor Details** * **Entrance & Access Trail:** The entrance leads to a short, semi-paved trek along a rocky trail surrounded by rubber plantations and green canopy. From the entrance, it takes about a 10 to 15-minute uphill walk to reach the main flat rock summit. * **Facilities:** The entrance area has basic parking space for two-wheelers and cars, along with small local tea stalls and refreshment shops. * **The Viewpoint at the Top:** Once past the entrance and at the rock summit, visitors get wide, sweeping views of the **Malankara Reservoir**, nearby green hill ranges, and the Thodupuzha valley below. * **Best Time to Visit:** Early mornings (for cool mist and sunrise views) or late afternoons (around 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM for sunset). --- ### **Visitor Advice** * **Footwear:** Wear shoes with good grip, as the rock surface past the entrance gets slippery—especially during or right after rains. * **Safety:** There are no steep fencing barriers at the summit, so stay well away from the cliff edges.