Behold the Monumental Kuravan & Kurathi Twin Statue: Standing proudly at the summit of the hill is the colossal Kuravan and Kurathi monument, sculpted in 2005 by renowned artist C.B. Jinan. It stands as the highest twin-statue installation in Kerala. The monument pays homage to the historical tribal couple whose names are immortalized by the twin mountains (Kuravan Mala and Kurathi Mala) that were bridged to construct the iconic Idukki Arch Dam.

Take in Panoramic Horizon Views of the Tamil Nadu Plains: Positioned right on the steep eastern fault line of the Western Ghats, the viewpoint offers an unobstructed, bird’s-eye panorama of the neighboring state. Visitors can look down at the sprawling farmlands, vineyards, and agricultural towns of Cumbum, Theni, and Uthamapalayam. The vantage point is spectacular at dusk, when the lights of the towns below begin to glimmer against a purple mountain sunset.

Explore the Geologic Boulders of Tortoise Rock (Amappara): A short distance from the main crest lies Amappara—translating to Tortoise Rock in Malayalam—where massive natural boulders lean together to mirror the shell structure of a giant tortoise. Adventure seekers can trek through the narrow, natural rock crevices and explore the small caves beneath the formations while the wind wails loudly through the stone gaps.

Tour the High-Capacity Wind Energy Farms: Capitalizing on the region’s immense geographic wind currents, the villages of Pushpakandam and Kuruvikanam near the crest host one of the most prominent renewable energy projects in the state. Standing beneath the massive white blades of these industrial windmills as they rotate against the mountain fog provides a striking visual contrast where technology meets raw environmental energy.