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Aruvi Waterfalls/Vaiyanthol: (60 km from Thiruvananthapuram) This is an
unspoiled tourist spot with 4 feet cascade. One can reach here only through
trekking which gives a heavenly experience and prior permission should
take from the forest department to enter the area.
Aruvikuzhi Waterfalls: (18km from Kottayam town) Two kilometres down
Kumarakom, it is a beautiful picnic spot where streams tinkle as it penetrate to the landscape and water roars as it cascades down the mountains from a height of 100 feet.
Athirappilly: (63 km from Thrissur and 78 km from Kochi) At the entrance to the
Sholayar ranges, this 80 ft high waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Cascading
from a hight of 80 ft Athirapally waterfalls joins the Chalakkudy river. The
waterfalls, their cool, misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of
thick green forest and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to visitors.
Attukad: (9 km from Munnar) A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills,
Attukad, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes.
Chethalayam Waterfalls: (12 km from Sulthan Bathery) It is a lovely place to
visit and trekking enthusiasts will have an enjoyable time to climb up the
rocks to the waterfalls.
Dhoni: (15 km from Palakkad) It takes a three hour trek from the base of Dhoni
Hills to reach this reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall.
Kanthanpara Waterfalls: (8 km east of Meppady and 12 km southeast of Kalpetta)
This is a beautiful waterfall with 30 meters in height. The scenic beauty of
the place also breathtaking.
Kesari falls: It is also known as Valanjamkanam falls between Kuttikanam
and Murinjapuzha. It offers adventurous sprit and closness to nature.
Meanvallam: This 25 feet height waterfalls is 8 km away from Thuppanad
Junction. Among the 10 steps of waterfalls only two can be accessed and
the others remaining in dense forest.
Meenmutty Waterfalls: (12 km East of Meppadi and 29 km from Kalpetta) This
spectacular waterfalls in Wayanad has a unique feature that the waterdrops
from nearly 1000 feet over three stages present a triple-decker effect.
Palaruvi water falls: (75 km from Kollam town) This cascade, which falls from a
height of 300 feet, is so fascinating that inspired people to name it Palaruvi.
It is a favourite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The
journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding
experience. The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a
stunning backdrop to the milk-white burst of foam whose muffled roar
resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest.
Perumthenaruvi: (36 km from Pathanamthitta) This waterfalls on the banks
of the Pamba river is a favourite picnic spot on the way to Vechuchira.
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