of rare plants. Pottiyapara (within 5 km from Chempanoda) This region offers immense scope for picnicking and Trekking programmes. The area is an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The 360° scenic view of the valley from the top of Pottiyapara is breathtaking. History The history of Peruvannamuzhi closely related to the history of Perambra, a town in Koyilandy taluk of Kozhikode district in North Malabar region of Kerala state, India. Perambra Village was part of 'Payyormala Nadu' in the past. Payyormala was subject to the Paleri, Avinhatt and Koothali Nayars of Payyörmala. They were independent chieftains, with some theoretical dependence on the Kurumbrunad family and also on the Zamorin. In 1941, O.C Jose from Ullattikulam, Chalakudi bought the Peruvannamuzhi area from Avinhatt Thambai's sister Parukutti Amma. In 1941, five people from Travancore, Paikayil Thomman from Paika (Pala) Kottayam, Kallur Joseph from Erumeli, Madathinakathu Chacko, Vattothu Kutty, Kulathinkal Varkey bought the Peruvannamuzhi area from O.C Jose for 10 (ten) rupees per acre. The history of Peruvannamuzhi and nearby villages started here. Peruvanamuzhi Fathima Matha Catholic church is established in 1953 under the guidance of Fr. C J Varkey. This was followed by the construction of Fathima Matha Primary School, the first school in the area. Major organizations Indian Institute of Spices Research has a farm here. There is a Farm Science Center of the provincial government. Central Reserve Police Force maintains a battalion here. There is a district agricultural farm at Koovapoyil. There are many forest and irrigation offices in Peruvannamuzhi. The government also maintains a tourist bungalow here which is cheaper than private hotels. There is a government drinking water project called JBIC. Kuttiady Irrigation project runs the dam administration. There is one St. Fathima matha Church and a Shrine of Our Lady of Health here. The biggest Hindu temple is called Omcareswaram Kshethram which is located at Pillaperuvanna. Transportation Peruvannamuzhi village connects to other parts of India through Vatakara town on the west and Kuttiady town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Vatakara and the northern stretch connects to Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Kuttiady connects to Mananthavady, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Vatakara. External links Peruvannamuzhi Peruvannamuzhi Kuttiady area