Kooroppada village is one of the most beutifull villages in Kerala. Located 18 kilometers east to Kottayam, this village has small hills, valleys and small springs.
Matrumala
Matrumala is located in Kooropada village and is about 8km from Vennimala. The place can be accessed from Kottayam through Pampadi. Matrumala is a hill top that offers stunning views of the entire surroundings. The place got its name as it has a small temple on its top dedicated to Goddess. The temple is believed to have been built by Parasurama, the legendary creator of Kerala who installed idols of the seven Goddesses (Saptamathas) here. A muddy winding road leads to the hill top that can be approached by either vehicle of on foot.
Mulanthanath Shri G. Raman Nair freed the invaded property of the temple through a long legal battle in the 70’s and donated 1.5 acres of land owned by his sister Chempakasseril Thankamma to the temple.
Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls
Three km further from Kooropada junction is this spectacular water falls located right under the road bridge at Pallickathodu. This beautiful picnic spot is located 18 km from Kottayam town. Located amidst shady rubber plantations, streams tinkle as they make their way through the rugged lands cape and roars down cascading from a height of 100ft.
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Bindu G. Nair, Mulanthanathu
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