Friday, July 15, 2011

PALARUVI WATERFALLS,3RD HIGHEST WATERFALLS IN KERALA SOUTH INDIA



SOUTH KERALA WATERFALLS 
Palaruvi Waterfall
Location: About 75 km from Kollam on the Kollam - Shencottah road. Palaruvi - literally
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
(18 km from Kottayam) Aruvikkuzhi is a beautiful picnic spot with a waterfall cascading down the mo
Perunthenaruvi Falls
(36 km from Pathanamthitta via Vachoochira) The Perunthenaruvi Waterfall on the banks of the Pamba
Mankayam
Close to the Capital City of Thiruvananthapuram is Mankayam, situated near Palode in Nedumangad
Kaalakkayam waterfall
It is the season of the Monsoon and the rivers and water bodies of Kerala are experiencing a new lea
CENTRAL KERALA WATERFALLS 
Adyanpara Waterfalls
Located in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk, Adyanpara is famous for its waterfalls
Thommankuthu
The seven step waterfall here is a much loved picnic spot. At each step there is a cascade and a po
Keezharkuth
Keezharkuth (25 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki) The Rainbow waterfalls, which cascades down
Power House Waterfalls 
(18 km from Munnar): This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep
Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls
 It is a 800 foot high waterfalls at the entrance of the Sholayar ranges and is a famous picnic spot for backpackers  The falls are very popular with tourists. Athirappally is located 78 kms from Kochi, located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot.  Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80ft. high and located in the forest area  Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet  Vazhachal is a picturesque spot just a short drive from Athirapally and is adjacent to dense green forestland. 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

Palaruvi waterfalls or ' stream of milk'
  75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai road near Aryankavu, is the Palaruvi waterfalls. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Aryankavu. There you can see ruins of ancient temples. The water is said to be medicated as it flows down from the forest and is said to be a preventive for many diseases

Thusharagiri Waterfalls:  Snuggled cosily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of Thusharagiri. Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thushargiri exhibits a unique kinship between the land and water. The three waterfalls on the backdrop of the Western Ghats provide an exhilarating and spellbinding sight to the visitor   The best roar of the waterfalls can be enjoyed from September to November. The waterfall with its gentle spray is sure to soothe every eye. The cascading waters of the waterfall slides past with surfy smiles  Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'  Of the three, the highest waterfall is the Thenpara that falls from an altitude of 75 metres. Situated at Kodencherry in Kozhikode district, the plantation destination that abounds in rubber, arecanut, pepper, ginger and spices is also a trekker's delight.

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