Kodikuthimala
Grade: Easy
District: Malappuram
Elevation: 540 m (1,772 ft Approx)
Distance: 4 km (Up and Down)
Fee: 40 ₹ (Minimum 1 Persons, Foreigners: 100 ₹)
Best Time to Visit: September and March
Office Phone: +91 483 2731504
Duration: 3 Hours (Approx)
Ticket Counter Timing: 8 AM to 4PM
Kodikuthimala, also known as the Ooty of Malappuram and Mini Ooty is a hill station in Vettathur and Thazhekode villages, in Kerala. At a height of 540 metres (1,770 ft) above sea level, it is the highest peak in Amminikkadan hills.
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.
This is suitable place for all nature lovers. Please reach before 4:00 for hiking after that they will not permit entrance. Take the road that takes you from Malappuram Perinthalmanna which goes through Amminikkad.
