Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Kattappana is known as the spices capital of Kerala. It is the main commercial town of Idukki District and is situated 2660 feet above main sea level, in the High Ranges, the high altitude region of Kerala, India. It is a center for spices trade, particularly for cardamom and black pepper. It also has some well known educational institutions and hospitals. Other towns and cities nearby are Kanchiyar, Ayyappankoil, Nedumkandam, Idukki, Kuttikkanam, Mundakayam, Thodupuzha, Elappara, Kumily and Theni. Nearest airport is Kochi and nearest railway station is Kottayam.