Waterfalls

Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls

(18 km from Kottayam town)2 km down a mud lane from Kumarakom, this beautiful picnic spot where streams tinkle as they make their way through the landscape and waters roar as they cascade down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. Tourists can also enjoy the shade of the rubber plantations here.

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 airports : Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur.

Kaalakkayam waterfall

It is the season of the Monsoon and the rivers and water bodies of Kerala are experiencing a new lease of life. If you are the kind of person least bothered about venturing out in the woods during the rainy season and is ready to take some risk and watch a waterfall in its full glory, then head for Kaalakkayam waterfall located in the forests near Idinjaar in Thiruvananthapuram District.

To reach Kaalakkayam from Thiruvananthapuram, one has to come via Palode, which is about 35 kms from the city. From Palode take a deviation to reach Peringamala. Take a right turn from Peringamala to reach Kurissadi via Idinjaar, 12 km away. Since there are no signboards leading to the falls, from Kurissadi, one may seek local assistance to reach the spot of the waterfalls.

Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, about 50 kms.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 60 kms.

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.

Attukal (9 km from Munnar in Idukki)

A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, 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.