Easily, India had been one country that will let you imagine of bright tapestries of colors, the most succulent dishes and of warm people on a busy intersection. India is one of the few countries that exhibit their very rich and influential culture up until the modern times.
They have embraced modernization and have never let go of their roots amidst the continuous change going on around the nation. They preserved their delicacies, took care of their arts, literature and respect to their religion making them one of the most exciting places to go to through one’s lifetime.
One of the many reasons why India had been a melting pot of travel is its innate beauty of flora and fauna. They might have the busiest metropolitan region but lying on the outskirts of Southern India is a gem well-hidden to the public eye.
Staying as what it is like a hundred years before, this destination is sure to leave one breathless and speechless at the same time because of the sheer beauty that it beholds. The group of Kerala Waterfalls is sure to captivate you, and it is with great assurance that you will never regret visiting it.
LOCATION
The state is wedged between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. The state has a coast of 590 km (370 mi) and the width of the state varies between 11 and 121 km (22–75 miles).
Geographically, Kerala can be divided into three climatically distinct regions: the eastern highlands; rugged and cool mountainous terrain, the central mid-lands; rolling hills, and the western lowlands; coastal plains. The state is located at the extreme southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and lies near the center of the Indian tectonic plate.
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia.
Kerala is dubbed to be India’s most advanced society boasting a 100% literacy, world class health services and high life expectancy rates. Because of its strategic positioning in the map and being surrounded with all things clean and majestic, it is also had been widely accepted that Kerala happens to be India’s most immaculate state.
CLIMATE
Kerala has a wet and maritime tropical climate averaging around 120-140 rainy days per year. This class of climate had been influenced with the seasonal heavy rains of the southwest monsoon and northeast winter monsoon.
Because of this classification, it is said to be rainy and cold in Kerala than the other parts of India and typically because it is surrounded with bodies of water, it is quite natural for precipitation to build faster compared to metropolitan cities.
TRANSPORTATION
Since Kerala is situated at the tip of Southern India, this served as the country’s main entrance and exit land for local and foreigner travellers. The city had three airports which are Trivandrum International Airport, Cochin International Airport and Calicut International Airport.
Kerala has numerous backwaters, which are used for commercial inland navigation. Transport services are mainly provided by country craft and passenger vessels. There are 67 navigable rivers in the state while the total length of inland waterways is 1,687 kilometres (1,048 mi).
If you want to experience local travel, you might want to try the main railway system which connects Kerala and other must-visit places in Southern India. The Indian Railways had a Southern Railway line to transport you to different parts of the city.
Accounting to 4.2% of India’s national roads, Kerala is also a place where you can rent a car and just drive the day away.
WHAT TO SEE
Adyanpara Waterfalls, Malappuram
Located in the Kurumbalangode Village of Nilambur Taluk in Malappuram district, Adyanpara is famous for its waterfalls and the splendour of its lush jungles.
The waterfall is situated around 15 km from Nilambur. Nearest railway station to enjoy this is the Nilambur Railway and Calicut International Airport is your main gateway.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kottayam
Aruvikkuzhi is a beautiful picnic spot and an ideal shooting location for movies located in Kottayam.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, falling in five steps, is a real feast for the eyes. Here streams make their way through the landscape and the water roars as it cascades down the mountains from a height of 100 ft. It is an ideal place for trekking and is located in the midst of rubber plantations.
St. Mary’s Church is situated at the top of the waterfalls. The rubber plantation centre at Pallickathod, is just 1 km from this spot.
Athirappalli and Vazhachal Waterfalls, Thrissur
The most famous waterfalls of Kerala, Athirappalli and Vazhachal are situated on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges is the largest waterfall in Kerala, Athirapally, which stands tall at 80 feet.
Just a short drive from Athirapally, the Vazhachal waterfall is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna.
The waterfalls are located on the edge of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. This is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. Athirappalli is about 63 km from Thrissur and Vazhachal about 68 km.
Madammakkulam waterfalls, Idukki
Madammakkulam waterfalls, situated at Peermedu in Idukki district of Kerala, is a natural pond under a gushing waterfall, encircled by deep woods, this was a favourite spot of British planters in the colonial times.
The pond has been named Madam’s pond or Madammakkulam after a British lady who used to frequent this spot.
Kalakkayam Waterfalls at Thiruvananthapuram
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 Kalakkayam waterfall located in the forests near Idinjaar in Thiruvananthapuram district.
To reach Kalakkayam 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 Kurisadi via Idinjaar, 12 km away. Since there are no signboards leading to the falls, from Kurisadi, one may seek local assistance to reach the spot of the waterfalls.
In and around the Kalakkayam waterfalls, it is an ambiance that defies words. The waterfall is part of the Mankayam stream that originates in the Agasthyavanam forest. A pool formed at the base of the waterfall is indeed worth a dip and the cool water simply enlivens your body. While attempting to cross the stream to reach the waterfall, one needs to watch the steps, as there are moss covered rocks, which are quite slippery.
The forest nearby the waterfall is also a great spot to watch birds and also other species of fauna and flora. A trail along the stream to explore the sights on either side is yet another option for those who would love to walk around a bit.
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