Kerala Waterfalls - Breathtaking Moments for Tourists

Everybody loves to travel and explore the world and the places that make it up. There are many places that possess the ability to arrest the minds and hearts of travellers and stay with them for the rest of their life. One such divine destination which is soaked with this ability is €God's own country', that is the state of Kerala. Kerala is sort of all-in-one beauty. If you love majestic greeneries, misty mountains, balmy beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, there is no need to visit multiple places to feast your eyes on; Kerala will please your mind with bounty of natural beauty in plentiful of diversities at its best. Some of the Waterfalls in Kerala are Athirapally&Vazhachal waterfalls,Palaruvi Waterfalls,Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls etc.

 

This coastal beauty in the south of India magnetizes people from every corner of the world. Be it gleaming beaches, calm and serene backwaters, appetizing traditional cuisine, misty mountains, elegant lakes, Kerala gifts the feeling of contentment and refreshment to the travellers tempting them to visit the state more than once. Coconut groves full of tall coconut trees are certain sights which are rarely found especially in a buzzing, cosmopolitan cities of India. The beaches of Kerala are a soothing treat to the eyes which ensure the tourists an everlasting experience.

Athirapally&Vazhachal waterfalls: Perfect destination for a relaxing holiday, Athirapally falls is a popular picnic spot in kerala. Describing the scenic beauty of waterfalls is almost impossible, jungle around offers a visual delight for us. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of the Vazhachal-Athirapilly area. This area is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill special species are seen. The view of the waterfalls from here is something you can never run away from your memories. Travellers can enjoy driving or trucking during day time, one can reach athirapally waterfall by taking national high way connecting Tamil nadu to kerala. Most of the waterfalls in kerala are seasonal, except athirapally and meenmutty falls. The waterfall has inspired by so many film makers, to shoot some of their films like Guru, Dil Se and Raavan the most recent one.the best time to visit these waterfalls is during the months between June and October.This famous picnic spot is just a drive from chalakudy. Vazhachal is very nice site with panoramic views, and Vazhachal is close to Athirapally waterfalls. Up to this waterfall drops Chalakkudy River and is located in the heart of a dense green forest. Tourists and voyagers can enjoy a cold and misty water experience of the rocky bottom in this thick green forest. Only a car drive is needed from thrissur to reach this wonderful waterfall destination. Kerala watrefalls are major attractive element in Kerala tour packages.

Nyayamkad waterfalls: This is located between Rajamala and Munnar. Nyayamkad is 10 km from Munnar. Nyayamkad is a land of wonderful waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters . The enchanting surroundings make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point. Thoovanam waterfall is about 60 Kms from Munnar hill station. Udumalpet-Munnar road runs through Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The mind blowing waterfalls on the Chinnar River, with its attracting silvery cascade are an unforgettable experience to the tourist. Trekking through the Forest will take you to Thoovanam waterfalls.

Thusharagiri waterfalls: Located in the Western Ghats, is seen as waterfalls plunging down at the Thusharagiri filled with snowy mountains. Waterfall of Thusharagiri takes a diversion from Chalippuzha River. This waterfall contains three waterfalls, the highest Thenpara which is down to an altitude of about 75 meters. About 11 km from Kodechery, the falls are easily accessible as well as road and air transport. Take Flight Karipur Calicut International Airport, or travel on 52 km from Kozhikode and Kunnamangalam Thamarassery. By train, visitors must travel 60 km Kozhikode railway station. The waterfall is located near the most popular with hikers.

Palaruvi Waterfalls, positioned near the Kerala Tamil Nadu border offers a dazzling sight. Flow of water from this waterfall looks like flowing milk that empties in a pool below. So it is also known as the "flow of milk,". Palaruvi Waterfalls also have many cascades, which increase its beauty also this is a perfect destination for enjoying your Kerala holidays. The water of this Palaruvi waterfall is said to have benign powers as it is considered curative by many. Mulamkuzi waterfalls are at river Mulaamkuzi. These waterfalls have pristine, clear water with medicinal properties. There is also a joining of the rivers Periyar and Perumthode. Palaruvi waterfalls are at a distance of about 75 km from Kollam. With the remains of the legendary temples of all water that flows from these falls is said to be of medicinal value. The best time to visit these falls is between June and January. Kollam is the nearest railway station and the nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Thommankuthu waterfall: This is a beautiful eco-tourism destination, has a number of waterfalls. The seven stepped waterfall known as "Ezhunilakuthu" is a major attraction. There are also small rapids and cascades  that certainly contribute to the feel and look. Thommankuthu is only 18 kms from Thodupuzha.

Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls: These are located between Nariamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara falls cascade down in seven steps. Cheyappara waterfalls  is an amazing breathtaking waterfall surrounded by thick green forests. In Valara, water is falling from a height of 300 feet that gives a real feast for the eyes. Valara falls is situated at a distance of 1km from Cheeyapara waterfalls.

Kerala waterfalls are spills to large and small waterfalls, which originates from the side of mountains hides and the forest in the Western Ghats. This makes an adding beauty to nature and its greenish environment giving the title 'God's own country'. Enjoy the panoramic and fascinating waterfalls of Kerala. Kerala waterfalls seem like a blessing of nature sent directly from the top and literally