Friday 16 December 2011

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATER FALLS POWERHOUSE WATERFALL munnar



POWER HOUSE WATER FALLS
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This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep 
rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western 
mountain ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady.


GETTING THERE: 
                18 km from Munnar

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATER FALLS ADYANPARA WATER FALL


ADYANPARA WATERFALL

Adyanpara famed for its waterfalls and the splendour of its lush surrounding jungles, is located in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk, Malappuram district in Kerala. 

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATERFALLS ATHIRAPPALLI and VAZHACHAL



ATHIRAPPALLI and VAZHACHAL


Location: Athirappalli 63 km from Thrissur and Vazhachal 68 km from Thrissur.


Athirappalli and Vazhachal, the two scenic and popular waterfalls on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. The Athirappalli Falls joins the Chalakkudy river after plummeting down a drop of 80 feet. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy river. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to visitors.


Getting there: A good motorable road takes you to Vazhachal and Athirappalli from either Kochi or Thrissur town. 

Nearest railway station: Chalakudy, about 30 km away. 
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATERFALLS THOMMANKUTHU



THOMMANKUTHU



Famous for its seven-step waterfall, Thommankuthu is an ideal place for adventure tourism. Other attractions: Pedal boating, forest trekking, night camping, bathing in the waterfall etc.


GETTING THERE:
17 km from Thodupuzha

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATERFALLS KEEZHARKUTH



KEEZHARKUTH


Keezharkuth (25 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki)


The Rainbow waterfalls, which cascades down a rock from a height of about 1500 mt is a wonderful attraction of this spot. It can be seen throughout the year in full swing. The forest around this spot is home to various medicinal plants. It is an ideal place for rock climbing, mountaineering, camping and trekking.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Changanacherry, about 93 km from Idukki
Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) about 140 km from Idukki. Cochin International Airport, about 190 km from Idukki.

KERALA TOURS - CENTRAL KERALA WATERFALLS ATTUKAD



ATTUKAD



Attukad (9 km from Munnar in Idukki)

A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukad, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Changanacherry, about 93 km from Idukki.
Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) about 140 km from Idukki. Cochin International Airport, about 190 km from Idukki.