Tourist Places : Thodupuzha

THOMMANKUTHU                

Thommankuthu is one of the most nature rich areas of kerala. It is an ideal place of adventure tourism, trekking and picnic.Come and see the rocks ,mountain and a dip in the crystal clear water of Kannady River, coming from the mineral springs of sahyan ranges.

The water that comes from the springs of the mountain ranges flows to the Kannadypuzha through the rocks and sands peeps into the naturally formed caves surrounded by sculptured rocks.

Wide flowing water of Kannady river spreads over a  large plain  rock   and  narrows down into the form of a steep waterfall into a deep reservoir.Besides the  waterfall there is tall rock called Kurangan Para (Monkey Rock). If you climb to the top ,you can see the setting Sun.

PLAPOTHU CAVE 

It is a large and wide natural rock cave capable of accommodating about 30 people at a time. A Jackfruit tree of 200 years of old can be seen near the cave.

AN ANCIENT DAM 

At the top of wide and large rock of Thommankuthu waterfalls,you can see the incomplete Dam, which was constructued during the Thiruvithancore Dynasty .

From the Thommankuthu waterfall a kilometer you have to truck through forests and rocky shore  of Kannadypuzha to get a glimpse of beautiful cascade of Ezhunilakuthu (Ezhunila Waterfall). A small lake is formed where people swin under the milky white spray and shower.There are about fourteen waterfalls in this part of Kannadypuzha.

LEGENDS ON THOMMANKUTHU

On the Adappan mountain, once lived a ruled by the tribal leader called Thomban. One rainy evening he was crossing the river. A sudden flood carried him to the waterfall was known as  Thombankuthu. This Thombankuthu was gradually transformed into Thommankuthu.(Kuthu means waterfalls).

MALANKARA DAM

Six kms. From Thodupuzha on the Thodupuzha – Moolamattom road. Malankara is one of the beautiful irrigation project in the District and an ideal spot for fishing and boating. 

ILAVEEZHAPOONCHIRA 

Ilaveezhapoonchira is a hilly hamlet near kanjar,about 15 kms. from Thodupuzha,which is fast emerging as a major tourist destination.Surrounded by three enchanting hillocks – Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala and Thonippara. This place is ideal for trekking.

NADUKANI

The pavilion here presents a bird’s eye view of  Moolamattom town, Malankara lake and near by places.

 City Links

• Thodupuzha

• Kattappana

• Kumily

• Munnar

• Peerumedu

• Nedumkandam

• Adimaly