Parunthumpara is located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock. It is 11 km from Kuttikkanam, 25 km from Thekkady & 3 km From National Highway 220. (Kottayam Kumily Road).
This area provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas. During the pilgrimage season one can see the light of the famous Sabarimala Temple from here.