Best 7 Beautiful Waterfalls in kerala

 WATERFALL TOURISM IN KERALA

God’s own country Kerala has merged with many beautiful natural places. Waterfalls in Kerala are one of the most attractive tourist spots in Kerala tourism.

 

Athirapally waterfall

The land of Kerala is filled with many beautiful lakes, forests, and waterfalls. Athirapally waterfall is one of the best destinations in Kerala waterfall tourism.

Athirapally waterfall is one of the most beautiful tourist places in India. On the other hand, it is the largest and most famous tourist place in Kerala. The nature beauty Athirapally waterfall is situated at the entrance of the sholayar hills area in Thrissur district. It formed over the Chalakudy River and its streams continuously drained into the Arabian Sea. It drops from 80 meters in height and it shows spectacular natural beauty scenery.

 

 People can reach the top of the waterfall by 15 minutes’ walk from the entrance.it shows the unique beauty of the waterfall and sholayar hill view from that spot. On the other hand, the bottom sides of the waterfall give a spectacular view and feel-good experience. 

 

 People can trek down from the top to the bottom of the waterfall to enjoying those unique moments. In the monsoon season, Athirapally waterfalls get more strength and it looks like giant Niagara waterfalls. Athirapally waterfall is an essential part of Kerala waterfall tourism.

 

 Soochipara waterfalls/Sentinel rock waterfalls

Soochipara waterfall is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Wayanad. This is also a good trekking destination for tourists in Kerala tourism.

Soochipara waterfall or Sentinal rock waterfall is situated in the vellarimala hill range in the Wayanad district. A Needle shaped rock is situated there, that’s why the waterfall got the name soochipara. This waterfall is 3 tired and water is dripping from the height of 200 meters. Soochipara waterfall has a large pool area, which is a good place for swimming and bathing. 

 

Soochipara gives a wonderful travel experience with the beauty of the tea estate and the amazing backdrop of chempara peak. Monsoon season is the best peak season to visit the soochipara waterfall with its full strength and beauty. This waterfall is the best attractive place in Wayanad, in addition to that, it is the best trekking destination. Soochipara waterfall is one of the important picnic spots in Kerala waterfall tourism.

 

 Meenmutty waterfalls

Meenmutty waterfall is the 2nd largest waterfall in Kerala. This waterfall is situated inside the forest and cascading down through multiple tiers from the height of 300 meters.

At a distance of 5km from Banasura dam, a magnificent Meenmutty waterfall is situated in the Wayanad district. The top side of the waterfall can be reached by a 1.5-kilometer trek from the entry point. Meenmutty waterfall has multiple tires from a height of over 300 meters. 

Meenmutty waterfalls have variously tired with different range of heights. The first tier can be reached by walking from the main entry. The second tire can be reached by trekking up through steps. The lowest tier has a safety pool area, which is used for swimming and bathing. The top of the waterfall gives a gorgeous view of the Banasura dam and surrounding hill areas. The toughest top tire can be reached by breathtaking way of climbing on slippery rocks with the use of ropes.

 

 Meenmutty waterfall is situated inside the forest, moreover, it has a major place in Kerala waterfall tourism. In the Monsoon season, meenmutty waterfalls show their beauty with their amazing water flows. This waterfall is one of the prominent tourist places in Kerala tourism.

 

Palaruvi waterfalls

Palaruvi waterfalls name means that stream of milk in Malayalam. It is the best picnic place for all tourists from all over Kerala.

Palaruvi waterfall is one of the most popular tourist places in Kerala, moreover, it is situated in the Kollam district.it is also the 40th highest waterfall in India. Kollam tourism has many sightseeing places, in addition to that palaruvi waterfall has medicinal properties. 

 

palaruvi Waterfall has a small pool area, which is the best place for fearless swimming. It is the favorite picnic spot for tourists, which want to feel the best memorable nature experience. In the monsoon season, the palaruvi waterfall shows its full beauty with plenty of water. When tourists visit the palaruvi waterfall, moreover they can also visit the Thenmala dam and shenduruni wild sanctuary. Palaruvi waterfall has a special space in Kerala tourism.

 

Thusharagiri waterfalls

 ‘Snow caped mountains’ is the meaning of the word Thusharagiri.Thusharagiri waterfall is one of the most magnificent tourist places in Malabar waterfall tourism.

Thusharagiri waterfall is a natural scenic beauty waterfall located in Kozhikode district. This one is the most beautiful waterfall in the Malabar region in Kerala tourism, moreover best in near wayanad tourism. 

 

The Chalipuzha River diverges into three waterfalls and creating a snow spray experience. The highest fall is the Thenpara fall is dropping from 75 meters in height. The first fall can be reached easily. Another two falls can be reached by trekking through the thick forest from the first fall. Thusharagiri waterfall has a great role in Kerala tourism.

 

Thusharagiri waterfall is the best picnic spot for nature lovers, on other hand, it is best for wildlife enthusiasts. Tourists can be visited there throughout the year because of this waterfall never dry out.

 

Meenvallam waterfalls

Meenvallam waterfall is one of the prominent tourist spots in Palakkad. This waterfall is frequently visited by travelers and locals.

 The mesmerizing beautiful Meenvallam waterfall is located at karimba town in Palakkad district of Kerala. Meenvallam is a magnificent tourist place in Kerala, moreover, it is the best spot in Palakkad waterfall tourism. 

 

This waterfall is an amazing 5 step waterfall hidden in the rich forest of western Ghats. The height of the falls varies from 100-125 meters at each level. Only two of the 5 steps of the waterfall can accessible by tourists. 

 

A small hydel project with a capacity of 3MW has been constructed by the Palakkad district panchayath at Meenvallam. The best time to visit the meenvallam waterfall is after the monsoon when the weather is more manageable.

Thommankuthu waterfalls  

Trekking into the surrounding hill area is the best attraction activity in Thommankuthu waterfall. It is the best place to spend some time to enjoy and feel the beauty of nature. 

The gorgeous Thommankuthu waterfall is located in Thodupuzha taluk of the Idukki district in Kerala. Thommankuthu is one of the main centers of Eco-tourism in Kerala tourism, moreover a prominent spot in Idukki.

 

Thommankuthu has series of 12 falls spread over an area of 5 km. The various heights of 12 falls pass through the beautiful forest present a remarkable view of nature's beauty. The rich fauna and flora around the waterfall attracted the tourists and hypnotize the visitors with its beauty. 

There are fishing and boating options available in that area and it gives a spectacular view of the valley. Thommankuthu waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfall tourism spots in Kerala tourism.       

 

Waterfall tourism is an essential part of Kerala tourism. Monsoon season is the best time to explore that beauty.