Pinnacle View Point

Pinnacle View Point is a breathtaking scenic hill station located at Chettukuzhy, near Punalur, in the Karavalur Panchayath of the Kollam district of Kerala. This place offers panoramic views of the lush green mountains. Due to its abundance of natural serene beauty, the local tourists call Pinnacle View Point the “Ooty of Kollam” and is considered one of the best places to visit in the Kollam district.

As it is located at a height of more than 800 feet above sea level, the view of sunrise and sunset is outstandingly beautiful at Pinnacle View Point. Surely, this place cannot be missed by those who enjoy breathtaking landscapes and photography.

Embrace the Clouds at Pinnacle View Point

During winters and monsoons, even in the middle of the day, you can see nature covered with snow. This breathtaking scenery of Pinnacle View Point is located amidst a rubber plantation spanning multiple acres between Chetukuzhi and Orunada along the extensive Kuruvikonam-Venchamp-Thadikkad road in a mountainous area. The Pinnacle View Point is accessible 24 hours and there is no entry fee.

Plan Your Visit to Pinnacle View Point

The best time to visit Pinnacle View Point is in the mornings, between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM. During this time, you can enjoy the stunning view of clouds embracing the mountains and fog lingering in the curves of the pinnacle. With the right timing, you can also witness the sun’s golden rays shining through.

Pinnacle View Point is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Anchal, 10 kilometers from Punalur, 19 kilometers from Kottarakara, and 42 kilometers from Kollam. To reach the Pinnacle View Point, you can start from Kollam or Kottayam and take a route through Chengamanad, Chirattakonam, Thalachira, and Venchempu. From Punalur, you can reach Venchempu through Adukkalamoola Road and then finally reach Pinnacle View Point.

The most suitable mode of transportation to reach Pinnacle View Point is by motorbike as the roads leading to it are narrow and not well-maintained. The nearest railway station to Pinnacle View Point is Punalur (10.5 kilometers) and the closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (70 kilometers).

The Punalur Suspension Bridge, Thenmala Ecotourism, and Jatayu Earth’s Center are a few of the nearby major attractions to Pinnacle View Point.

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