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Waterfalls in Kerala

waterfalls in kerala

Idukki

Thommankuthu

Thommankuthu is one of the most nature rich areas of kerala, located about 20 km away from Thodupuzha. It is an ideal place of adventure tourism, trekking and picnic. Come and see the seven-step waterfalls, 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 seven-step waterfall into a deep reservoir. At each step, there is a cascade and a pool beneath to enjoy the panoramic beauty. Besides the waterfall there is tall rock called Kurangan Para (Monkey Rock). If you climb to the top, you can see the setting Sun.

Valara waterfall

10 km off Adimaly on the Kochi- Madurai highway, Valara is a host a chain of thick water falls in the backdrop of thick green forest.

Cheeyappara waterfall

Cheeayappara a 110m drop of water greets visitors to this spots on the Kochi- Madurai highway. A misty spray cools all vehicles that cross this spot on the road.

Ernakulam

Mulamkuzhi
Mulamkuzhi is a tiny village just about 15kms from the famous pilgrim center- Malayattur. The crystal clear medicated water of the River Mulamkuzhi and the waterfalls of Venanbravady is a charming view.


Kollam

PALARUVI

Palaruvi, literally which means ‘stream of milk’ is one of the well-known water falls in south India, is situated 75 km away from Kollam. The spectacular waterfall at an attitude is 300 feet. Ayurvedic physicians sometimes prescribe a bath in the waters of Palaruvi is said to be a preventive for many diseases. The scenic beauty, complete with mist-clad blue hills, green valleys and cascades, covered with dense tropical forest, is breath taking.

 

Kozhikode

Thusharagiri.

Thusharagiri is an attractive tourist spot situated about 50kms east of Kozhikode. The streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the River Challipuzha. The river diverges into three waterfalls, creating a snowy spray, which gives the name 'Thusharagiri' which means 'snowy peak'. The three waterfalls, the highest are the Thenpara that drops 75 mts below is a panoramic view.

 

Thrissur

Athirappally

At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 feet high waterfall is a South India’s most fascinating waterfall. It is Located at 63km from Thrissur and78 kilometers from Cochin.

Vazhachal

Vazhachal is another picturesque waterfall is 5 Km away from Athirapally. The gliding Vazhachal waterfall is a part of the Chalakudy River. Athirapally and Vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls of South India and favourite destinations of tourists.

 

 

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