The salubrious climate and the picturesque landscapes and wide variety of tropical crops coupled with the close proximity to Munnar (a major hill station), has transformed this village into a tourist destination.
Kanthalloor is a virtually rain shadow village, lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats near to Marayur.
Kanthalloor is famous for its apple, oranges, plums, peaches and variety of other fruits and vegetables that are not grown in other parts of Kerala.
The Anaimudi Sholai National Park (formerly known as the Mannavan Chola) is the evergreen forest surrounding Kanthalloor.
To popularise the brand name and glory of the beautiful Kanthalloor Village, India's Leading Social Media Influencer and World's Fastest Cartoonist Dr.Jitheshji was appointed as the International Brand Ambassador of Kanthalloor Grama Panchayath on December 30, 2023.
She accepts farm produces like ginger, mustard, garlic, coriander and beans from customers and gives them rice and other essential in exchange.