Monday, June 1, 2009

Waterfalls in Kerala, India

Waterfalls in Kerala - Palaruvi, Athirapally, Vazhachal, Attukad, Thommankuthu, Thusharagiri, Meenmutty, Chetalayam, Sentinel Rock Waterfall

Palaruvi - 75 kms from Kollam
Palaruvi which means a stream of milk makes it way down the rocks from a height of 300ft.

Athirapally - 63 kms from Thrissur
This 80 ft high waterfall located at the entrance of the Sholayar Ranges is a frequently visited picnic spot and movie shooting location.

Vazhachal - 68 kms from Thrissur
At a short distance from Athirapally is this picturesque waterfall which is a part of the Chalakudy River.

Attukad - 9kms from Munnar
Attukkad located betweenMunnar and Pallivasal is a feast for the eyes and ideal for long treks.

Thommankuthu - 17kms from Thodupuzha, Idukki District
Its a famous seven step waterfall ideal for adventure tourism

Thusharagiri - 50kms from Kozhikode
Excellent rekking tracks and numerous streams

Meenmutty - 29kms from Kalapeta in Wayanad
A 2 km jungle trek leads to this spectacular 3 levelled waterfall which falls from a height of 1000ft

Chetalayam - 12 kms from Sultan Bathery
Trekkers would love the climb up the rocky waterfall

Sentinel ROck Waterfall - 22kms from Kalapetta
Also knownas "Soochipara" the pool at the foot of the falls is ideal for a quick dip.

NOTE
For more information these waterfalls and how to reach them contact
Kerala Tourism Office
Trivandrum
Phone: 91 471 2321132
Toll free Infoline - 1800 425 4747

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