Madammakkulam

Madammakkulam waterfalls in Peermedu in Idukki district is situated amidst lofty peaks. There is a natural pond under a gushing waterfall, encircled by deep woods.The

destinations in Idukki district of Kerala. Located at about 8 km from Kuttikanam, Idukki. It is said that during British Period- Madam Robinson, a British planter’s wife, and her buddies went galloping on horseback to frolic into a pond, under a gushing waterfall. And this place is later be called as Madamma kulam which means ‘Madam’s pond’ (Madamma’ in Malayalam is referred to as ‘foreigner lady’ in English)

A few metres above the waterfalls are two rocks that seem like the breasts of a reposing maiden who is looking up at the sky.  Hence, the rocks are named as Irumulachipara. Irumulachipara offers a panoramic view of the valleys . it is situated inside a private estate. Because of this reason their are no tared roads directly to this place.The interesting  fact is that ,we have to walk a long to reach their. it will give a tricking mood.

Madammakulam can be accessed only by an off-road ride and of course you can give a try with your two-wheeler as many other fellow travelers do, but please bear in mind that this road may not be good for all.

Distance

Upon reaching Madamakulam, one needs to trek about 100m through the steep walkway in order to reach the waterfall. Just beyond the Madhamakulam waterfalls, we can see Irumulachipara, which consists of two boulders. It is also an offbeat attraction in Idukki. The name Irumulachipara arise as because it looks like the breasts of a reposing woman who is looking up the sky. Irumulachipara offers a panoramic view of the valley and the surrounding tea plantations.

takes 2 hours, 7 minutes to travel from Kuttikkanam to Madamakulam. Approximate driving distance between Kuttikkanam and Madamakulam is 106 kms or 65.9 miles or 57.2 nautical miles . Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.