Sunday 15 January 2012

WATERFALLS IN KERALA..(india)....tourist destination...............


The forest of the western ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that laugh,gurgle and splash down the  mountain side.all these cascades of rippling waters are ideal spots for picnics and excursions round the year

PALARUVI
(175 KM FROM KOLLAM).palaruvi means sream of milk makes its way down the rocks,from height of 300 ft.(its name is becouse of its appearence).the palaruvi woods are a beautiful picnic spot

ATHIRAPALLY
(63 KM FROM THRISSUR)at the entrance of sholayar ranges,this 80 ft water fall is a popular picnic spot

VAZHACHAL
(68 KM FROM THRISSUR)just a short drive from athirapally,this picturesque waterfall is close to dense, green forests and is a part of chalakudy river.athirapally and vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls of kerala,attracting tourists in plenty.

ATTUKAD
(9KM FROM MUNNAR IN IDUKKI)a land of waterfalls and inviting green hills,attukad, located between munnar and pallivasal,is a feast for eyes.the place is excellent for long treks.

THOMMANKUTHU
(17 KM FROM THODUPUZHA IN IDUKKI)famous for its seven step water fall thommankuthu is an ideal place for adventure tourism,pedal boating,forest trekking,night camping,bathing in the waterfall etc.are some of the activities possible here

THUSHARAGIRI
(50 KM FROM KOZHIKODE)waterfalls and streams abound in this hilly region with excellent trekking tracks ,located near vythiri in wayanad

MEENMUTTY
(29 KM FROM  FROM KALPRTTA IN WAYANAD) an intresting 2 km jungle trek will lead to the largest and most popular spectacular waterfall in wayanad.water drops from nearly 1000ft over 3 stages ,presenting a triple decker effect.

CHETHALAYAM
(12 KM EAST OF SULTHAN BATHERY) a lovely place to visit, trkking enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the climb up the rocks to the waterfall

SENTINEL ROCK WATERFALL
(22 KM AWAY FROM KALPETTA IN WAYANAD)locally known as soochipara,or needle rock,the pool at the foot of the falls is ideal for a quick dip

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