Kauthuka Park

This exquisite garden has a collection of a variety of plants and trees both medicinal as well as wild and even trees that are related to the zodiac. Another collection present here is that of the utensils and agricultural appliances belonging to the previous era adding to the charm of the place. The surrounding landscape comprises streams, hills, caves, and varieties of medicinal plants and trees. The environment of this place allows even the sworn predators to peacefully coexist and behave like obedient children following their master around, living and feeding on what is lovingly provided to them. The park does not resemble the plain and around it but makes one feel as if they have entered through an isolated habitat of nature's best, with small caves and rivers, old ponds containing crystal clear water in which fish belonging to different sizes and varieties play hide and seek in the dark depths of the sea.

The ideology behind Kauthuka Park is, to say the least, noble. Mr.Varkey was the son of a simple Farmer and had learnt to respect nature in all her glory from his very childhood. As a farmer, his father had given him values that he holds on to even now, and to the extent that they drove him to the ambition of creating Kauthuka Park. His philosophy propagates the belief that as human beings, we’re dependent on nature for our utmost needs and survival. But, in recent times, man has lost this sense of harmony and respect, and acquired an attitude of superiority over nature, which is a sign of sure destruction. In the form of this park, he has managed to bring together the very best that nature has to offer in one place.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Chalakudy Railway Station, about 9 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 28 km
Google map coordinates: 88QM+R2 Potta, Kerala