¤¤ Thommankuthu
28 km from Thodupuzha is Thommankutthu, which is famous for its numerous waterfalls. This place is ideal for natural lovers as the seven-step waterfall here is a much loved picnic spot. At each step, there is a cascade and a pool beneath to enjoy the panoramic beauty; the best way is to undertake a trek that takes one to the top of the mountain, a 12 km. climb.
¤¤ Thusharagiri
Lying 50kms east of Kozhikode, Thusharagiri is a little tribal tourist spot in Kerala. Tow 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'. A 5km trek upstream will take one to the stream's origin. Of the three waterfalls, the highest is the Thenpara that drops 75 metres below.
¤¤ Palaruvi
This waterfall falls in the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Its access is 35 kilometers east of Punalur on the Quilon - Shenkottah road. It is near Ariankavu mountain pass. 5 kilometers away is the spectacular Palaruvi waterfall at an attitude of 300 ft. with smaller cascades nearby. There you can see ruins of ancient temples. The water is said to be medicated as it flows down from the forest and is said to be a preventive for many diseases.
¤¤ Perumthenaruvi
The access of Perumthenaruvi is nearly 50 Km from Kottayam. This falls in the district of Pathanamthitta where the mountain temple Sabarimala is situated. This is a famous waterfall. Here, the water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine, sixty to on hundred feet deep. There is no transportation service so 4 Km distance by walk is required.
¤¤ Vayuvanthol
is a natural waterfall in the southern part Kerala. It is situated at the acknowledged home of natural waterfalls- Western
Ghats. Western Ghats is famous for its calmness and serenity for ages. It was in Agasthyarkudam, one of the peaks of Western Ghats, that famous Ayurveda rishi Agasthya muni used to do his meditation. Vayuvanthol waterfalls is the meeting point of two rivers falling down to the bottom of the Ghats. Its vigorous flow amidst the rocks is quite breathtaking. Water falling area at the bottom of the Ghat is like a lake and ice-cooled water in it is pure and rich in minerals.
¤¤ Mulamkuzhi
This is a tiny village nearly 15 kms from Malayattur. The crystal clear medicated water of the River Mulamkuzhi and the waterfalls of Venanbravady near Malayattur is an enchanting sight. There is also a confluence of the rivers Periyar and Perumthode.
¤¤ Attukal:
This place is located between Munnar and Pallivasal, and a beautiful sight of waterfalls and rolling hills can be seen here. Attukal is also ideal for long treks
¤¤ Cheeyappara
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Narimangalam and Adimali on the kochi-Madurai highway. The Cheeyapara waterfalls cascade down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes.
¤¤ Nyayamkad
10 Kms from Munnar, located between Munnar and Rajamala Nyamkad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The Waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters, the enchanting surrounding make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.
¤¤ Power House Waterfall
18 Km from Munnar, this waterfall is on the way to Thekkady from Munnar, which cascades down to step rock 2000m above sea level. The spot is enriched which the scenic western mountain range and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary.
¤¤ Kesari Waterfalls
The Kesari waterfalls, also known as Valanjamkanam falls, lies between Kuttikanam and Murinjapuzha on the
Kottayam-Kumaly route. Valanjamkanam is a 3 hr. journey from Kottayam by any bus to Kumaly; trek to Kuttikanan offers additional adventurous spirit and closeness to nature.
¤¤ Maramala Waterfall
This lies a few kms away from Eerattupetta(Kottayam). It is exactly 7 kms from Teekoy rubber estate. From here a private vehicle can take you further 2 kms after which the road is not motor able. To reach the falls one has to trek through the estate over the rocky path. The waterfall is about 60 metres in height, falling into a 12-meter deep pool and joins the River Teekoy way down.
¤¤ Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls:
East of Chalakudy, near the entrance of the Sholayar forest ranges are the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and Vazhachal, 5 kms apart.
¤¤ Dhoni
A Dhoni waterfall is a 3 hours trek from the base of the Dhoni Hills. A thick reserve forest surrounds it. Dhoni is about 15 kms from Palakkad.
¤¤ Meenvallam
A Meenvallam waterfall is around 8kms from Thuppanad junction on the Palakkad- Manarkkad route. It is a combination of enchanting beauty and scenic splendor. The water falls from nearly 20 to 25 feet and the depth is around 15-20 feet. There are 10 steps of waterfalls of which eight are located in the upper hills inside the dense forest. They are inaccessible, only the remaining two steps are accessible. One has to hire a jeep from Koomankund junction and then trek a distance of 1.5 km by crossing the river Thuppanad.
¤¤ Aruvi Waterfalls:
60 kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 7 kms from Bonecaud estate are the beautiful Aruvi Waterfalls in the Peppara forest range. This 4 feet cascade is one of the most verdant and untouched spots in Kerala. Road accessibility is only up to Bonecaud, there on; the Kanni tribesmen accompany trekkers along the mountain path. Prior permission from the forest department is required before approaching the area.
¤¤ Kombaikani and Meenmutti Waterfalls
These are two magnificent waterfalls on the upper reaches of the Neyyar Reservoir. A trek of 2 kms through dense forests, would take one to Meenmutti waterfalls and a further 2 kms, to the Kombaikani waterfalls. The waterfalls and forecasts around them are worth experiencing.
¤¤ Chethalayam Waterfalls
Chethalayam Waterfalls is located 12kms from Sultan Bathery (Wayanad). One has to trek around 4kms from Chethalayam for having a glimpse of this lovely waterfall.
¤¤ Kanthanpara Waterfalls
This waterfall is about 30 m in height and gives a panoramic view. It is located 12 kms southeast of Kalpetta (Wayanad)
¤¤ Sentinal Rock Water Fall
Sentinal Rock Water Fall is 22kms at Soochipara near Meppadi (Wayanad), south of Kalpetta. A three step water fall of more than 200m in height with a fantastic scenery provides for white water rafting, swimming, bathing, etc., The tree top huts at Soochipara will give unique view of the valleys of Western Ghats. It is also an ideal place for rock climbing.
¤¤ Soochipara Waterfalls
Soochipara Waterfalls is located 22 kms from Hotel Green Gates. One can reach the waterfalls only after a 2-km walk into the dense equatorial forest of Wayanad.
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