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Ernakulam
(Cochin)
Mulamkuzhi
This is a tiny village nearly 15kms 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.
Idukki
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. |
