The Pride and Grandeur of Kattappana
Welcome to Kattappana Town, a dedicated online platform created to reflect the true spirit of our beautiful high-range town. Nestled in the hills of Idukki district, Kattappana is known for its scenic landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, vibrant markets, and strong sense of community. This website is designed to bring all aspects of Kattappana together in one trusted digital space.
Kattappana Town aims to serve as a reliable source of information for residents, visitors, and anyone connected to the town. Whether you are searching for local businesses, essential services, tourist destinations, cultural events, or daily town updates, our platform helps you find what you need quickly and easily.
Kattappana has a rich history shaped by nature, agriculture, and the gradual growth of settlement in the high ranges of Kerala. In earlier times, this region was largely covered by dense forests and hills, inhabited by indigenous communities and known for its natural resources. With the expansion of plantation agriculture and migration during the 20th century, Kattappana began to develop as an important town in the high-range areas of Idukki district.
Over the years, settlers transformed the land through hard work, cultivating spices such as pepper, cardamom, and coffee, which played a major role in the town’s economic growth. Kattappana slowly emerged as a commercial and social hub, connecting nearby villages and serving as a center for trade, education, and daily life. Despite modernization and development, the town has retained its strong cultural roots, community values, and close connection to nature, making Kattappana a place where tradition and progress continue to grow together.
From discovering nearby tourist attractions and local eateries to finding essential services and business listings, Kattappana Town simplifies local discovery. We focus on connecting residents with services they rely on and helping visitors experience the town like a local.
👉 Geography and Climate
Geography
Kattappana is a hill town in Idukki district, Kerala at 9°45′N 77°10′E, nestled in Western Ghats at an elevation of 979 meters (3,212 ft).
- Highest town in Idukki district - "Spice Garden of Kerala"
- Area: 14.89 km² surrounded by cardamom plantations
- Population: 22,233 (2011 census)
- Nearby: Peermedu (25 km), Thekkady (50 km), Munnar (65 km)
Climate
Pleasant highland tropical climate with cool temperatures year-round and two monsoon seasons.
- Summer: 20-28°C (Feb-May), comfortable
- Winter: 12-25°C (Dec-Feb), chilly nights
- Southwest Monsoon: June-Sep (heavy rains)
- Northeast Monsoon: Oct-Dec; Annual rainfall: ~3,000 mm
