Manjampothikunnu — Attraction in Kerala

This place reminds me of my childhood, my school days. I studied at Amrita Vidyalayam which is situated just below the hills. When i was at UKG or 1st std i don't really remember, teacher used to take us to a grassy land just below or nearby the hill and i used to look up and wonder whats up there in the top of the hill and i always dreamt of going there but the teachers never let us climb up. Trust me i always thought there is a river up there or a pond etc etc i always lived in a fantasy world 😂😂. The first time i went up was at 9th std and with my 2friends and it was really awesome, tbh we were lost for a while. And i also figured out there was a way to my home. My friends walked with me for a while but they got bored And i started walking from my home everyday alone. The Morning walk to school... I just miss that. The Cold breeze, the Mist,the smell of wet grass,cows grazing, sound of birds..its not the same now. I remember we even used to play cricket up there 😂. For me development has ruined the place somewhat. Yes the roads are better and convenient but it was way fun before and it was not crowded at those times now its really crowded especially sundays and i dont really like crowds at this place it ruins your experience. I think development will ruin this place in future....

Manjampothikunnu is located at Kanhangad in Kasaragod district. This scenic spot is unfamiliar to most people, ideal for people who are looking for a less-crowded destination. Manjampothikunnu in Malayalam means either "Hill covered in mist" or "Hill covered in yellow". Both meanings well suited due to the engulfing mists in the moring and by the yellow colored grass spread across the rocks of the hill.

The hill does not have thick tree coverage, the small lone trees are the only resistance against the scorching sun as the day progresses. The viewpoint on the western side gives a glimpses of Arabian Sea at a distance, and in the evening the beauty of a red sunset and the multiple hues of the sky. The blue hills in the east is a favorite spot for wedding photographers.

According to stories, this hill was formed during the time of war between Lord Rama and Ravana from the epic Ramayana. As Hanuman was passing through this place carrying the mountain which had the Mritha Sanjeevani herb, a part of the mount fell here and it alter became Manjampothikunnu. There is now a temple for Hanuman on the north of this hill -- Manjampothi...

Manjampothi is a small hilly area perfect for a short walk in the evening and a short outing with the family. It is better to go either in the morning or after four in the evening. Because there will be very strong sunshine during the day. There is also a Hanuman temple on top of this hill. As it is a laterite area and the path is covered with grass, it is better to be careful while walking. Snakes are more likely to be seen. It is also a good place for people who are interested in bird watching. Birds like Blue faced malkoha, crested goshwak, pied bushchat and black kite are always seen on the hills. Similarly, many raptors have been seen here. There are two main routes to reach here. You can reach here from the Kanhangad Panathur state highway from the road near Anandashram or from the Kalyan road. The view from the top of the hill is very beautiful. You can see the National Highway, Kanhangad Panathur State Highway, Bekal Fort and the sea. On one side you can also see Chemmattamvyal which is the main bird watching hotspot of the district itself. Similarly North Malabar College of Engineering can also be seen...