Meenmutty waterfalls

Meenmutty waterfalls is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters.Meenmutty Falls is located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District.Meenmutty Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad District, is a 2 km hike though the jungle from the main Ooty Road. It is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest.The path is quiet dangerous and tiresome.but the waterfalls is worth it

Nearby interesting waterfall destinations are Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Sentinel Rock Waterfall and Soochipara Waterfalls. It is well connected by road with Kalpetta. 

 

The waterfall is located at a distance of 29 kilometers from Kalpetta and 12 kilometers from Meppady.

Directions

By Air- The airport is situated in Kozhikode, at a distance of 80 km

By Train- The nearest railway station is situated in Kozhikode, at a distance of 80 km

By Road- There are bus services available to Meenmutty from the main cities and towns. 

Thusharagiri Waterfalls

Thusharagiri Waterfalls One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Malabar region of KeralaThusharagiri Waterfalls 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 waterfall with its gentle spray is sure to soothe every eye.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. Trekker's start early morning from the second waterfalls at the hills and climb up through the pristine dense evergreen forests teeming with exotic birds and animals to reach Vythiri and Waynad district by evening.

Directions 

By Air-  Karipur International airport at Calicut and is about 76 kilometers away from the watrfalls

By Trian- Kozhikode Railway station which is about 60 kilometers from the waterfalls

By Road- husharagiri is about 52 kilometers from the city of Kozhikode via Kunnamangalam and Thamarassery

Thommankuthu waterfalls- Seven Step Waterfalls

Thommankuthu waterfalls is for those who love some adventure activites. 20 km away from Thodupuzha, this site draws the attention of several tourists. The waterfall is a beautiful seven-step waterfall offering pleasant weather.Thommankuthu is an eco-tourism project run by Government of Kerala in cooperation with the Forest Department of Kerala.

There are accommodation facilities available in and around the city of Thodupuzha. Hotels and restaurants are available at Thodupuzha . Thommankuthu waterfalls is one of the upcoming tourist destinations in Idukki, Kerala


Directions  
 

      By Rail: Ernakulam, about 58 km away from Thodupuzha and at a distance of 60 km is

      the Kochi and Kottayam railway station .

      By Air: Cochin International Airport, about 70 km from Thodopuzha.

     By Road : 20kms from Thodupuzha by Munnar-Thommankuthu bus.

Attukal Water Falls

Attukal Water Falls is located at 9 k m away from Munnar. The waterfall is situated in between munnar and pallivasal. This place is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls and rolling hills. It is an ideal relaxing place for weary traveler.  Attukal is famous for long trekking and hiking.

Two other waterfalls by the name of Cheeyappara Falls and Valara Falls also lure tourists by their bewitching beauty.
 

By Air- The Cochin International Airport 130 km away is the nearest airhead 

By Train- Munnar does not have a railway station. Cochin is the nearest railhead, and is well connected to all the metros

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By Road- It is best to drive up to Munnar from Kochi (130 km) or Coimbatore (150 km). There are regular buses, private as well as state run, from these two cities

                

Vazhachal Water falls

Vazhachal Water falls located 5km away from Athirappally water falls is a part of the Chalakkudy river. Both these waterfalls are surrounded by forests and is home to variety of wildlife. Usually the area is crowded with tourists.

Though not as spectacular as the Athirappally waterfalls, Vazhachal has its own charm that attracts many tourists from near and far. Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfall truly provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind.

Consumption of alcohol, smoking and swimming is strictly prohibited. These are plastic free zones and tourists shoud not engage themselves in giving food to animals.  

Athirapally Waterfalls

Athirapally Waterfalls is located near chalakuday in Thrissur District. this waterfall is a popular picnic spot.Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River .Describing the scenic beauty of the waterfall in words is almost impossible.This waterfall not only is calm and peaceful but can be wild and challenging as well.

This waterfall has inspired many film makers.Some of the most popular Hindi films to have been shot here are Guru, Dil Se and Raavan, of recent fame.The Athirappilly Falls are situated on the Chalakudy river, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of the Athirapilly-Vazhachal area. This area is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. The Western Ghats is one of the most important biodiversity hot spot in the world. This valuable natural world is already degraded by mining and hydro electric projects.

 

You are allowed to visit the waterfall only between 8 am and 6 pm. 

Directions

By Air   -  Cochin International Airport 

By Train – Thrissur or Ernakulam Railway station

By Road -  You have to move till a Place Chalakudy along the NH 42 From Eranakulam,   via Angamali. It takes roughly 1-2 Hours    

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Palaruvi Waterfalls

The palaruvi waterfalls is located 75 K M Away from kollam . The term Palaruvi – literally meaning”stream of milk” in Malayalam - is one of Keralas most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. Access to palaruvi is 35 kilometers east of Punalur on the Quilon - Shenkottah road. It is near Ariankavu mountain pass. The water is said to be medicated as it flows down from the forest and is said to be a preventive for many diseases. The surrounding mountains ranges with blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to this waterfall. Even the journey to this waterfall is a spellbinding experience in itself.The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience.

Directions 
Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 75 km Nearest airport: 

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport about 77 km from Kollam town. 

Bekal Fort Beach

Bekal Fort Beach is the largest fort in the state of Kerala.The beach is dotted with palm trees thus giving it an exotic feel. The Bekal fort beach in Kerala is also famous for a landmark fort known as the Bekal fort. Two huge sculptures with beautiful murals have been set up there to make it look beautiful. we can see the sculptures of Theyyam created using laterite at the beach and a shed with walls adorning murals created by artisans from Nilambur.

The Beach is about a kilometre from Bekal Fort, about 16 km south of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, north Kerala. 

The Mukhyaprana Temple of Hanuman and the ancient Muslim Mosque nearby bear testimony to the age-old religious harmony that prevailed in the area.

Directions 

Nearest railway station: Kasaragod, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.

Nearest airport: Mangalore about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town.

Kanwatheertha Beach

Kanwatheertha Beach is located in kasorkode District. it is just 3 k m away form the city.Kanwatheertha Beach offers endless miles of beaches being wooed by the sunrays and fanned by the swaying palms.  Aqua-Tourism is one of the most significant aspects of Kerala and Kanwatheertha Beach is a distinctive spot to substantiate on this interesting feature.

The large swimming pool like formation on the vast beach is the main attraction. 

Kappil beach

Kappil beach  is one of the most familiar beach were life goes without troubles.For those who prefer Thoreau to Harold Robbins, the secluded and relatively unexplored Kappil Beach should prove idyllic. This sun-drenched beach is a perfect getaway after a hectic tour of the nearby Bekal Fort, some six kms away.

Directions

Nearest Airport : Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town
Nearest Railway Station : Kasaragod, about 12 km

Ezhimala beach

The Ezhimala beach has a hillock at an elevation of 286 meters. This beach is situated  55 k m from Kannur .The beach fosters the development of Aqua tourism and is renowned for the same. The natural beauty of the beach is a visual delight to witness.  The most famous Naval Academy of Kerala is being developed here. We need permission in advance for enter the beach

Directions 

By Air: Khozikhode Airport is the nearest airport situated at a distance of 93 km from the beach. 

By Rail: Kannur Railway Station is an important junction.

By Road: It is well connected by a strong network of roads.

Dharmadam lsland

Dharmadam Island (Green Island) is a small 2 hectare private island in the Kannur District of Kerala, southern India. It lies 100 metres from the mainland at Dharmadam. This island, covered with coconut palms and dense bush is a beautiful sight from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low tide, one can walk out to it from the beach. Permission is required to land on the island as it is privately owned. Dharmadam, known earlier as Dharmapattanam, was a Buddhist stronghold.

Dharmadam is located 4 km from the town of Thalassery.

Muzhappilangad Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach situated 15 k  m away grom kannur. It is located parallel to National Highway.There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves leading to the beach. It is a only drive in beach in the kerala. we can drive 4 k m here.Huge black rocks scattered here protect this long beach from the deep currents, and form a tranquil pool of shallow waters, which is a swimmer's paradise. 

Directions  

The Muzhappilangad beach is just a kilometer to the west of National Highway 17. The nearest railway station is Kannur and the nearest airport is Kozhikode international airport, about 93 km from Kannur. 

meenkunnu Beach

meenkunnu Beach  is a beach in Kannur district of Kerala, India. It is endowed with vast stretch of golden sand and coconut trees.Located 12 k m away from the city. The Beach is also uncrowded.   The beach is a tourists' paradise, with golden sand and surf.This beach is an extension of Payyambalam Beach which is 2 km from Kannur town.

Payyambalam Beach

Payyambalam Beach one of the most beautiful beach in kerala. The beach is only 2  k  m Away from Kannur city. The beach attracts Travels from kannur District. Many movies have been shot in this location including the Maniratnam movie Alai Payuthe.The Worldspace ad featuring A.R. Rahman was also shot here.

A sculpture Mother and Child by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an attractive feature of the beach garden. A part of the garden is specially for children. 

The St. Angelos Fort in the Kannur Cantonment, which was constructed in 1505, is a symbol of Portuguese architecture and attracts plenty of tourists

Directions  

By Air
The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport, located at a distance of 93 kilometers from the beach. 

By Rail
The Kannur railway station is located at a distance of 2 kilometers from the beach. 

By Road
The beach is well connected by a wide network of roads and is easily accessible from anywhere in Kerala. 

Kizhunna Beach

 Kizhunna Beach is Located 11 k  m away from Kannur city in kerala. This is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.  The surrounding coconut groves strewn all along the beach promises a relaxed stay.The beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in kerala.

This beach has a beautiful location where people come for picnic or visit the place as favorite weekend getaway where you can bath in the cascading waves and get the pleasure of being pampered by nature 

Vadakara Beach

The Vadakara Beach  is the place the Kottakal River merges into the sea.Vadakara is 48 km from Kozhikode town.The town lies by the side of a river known by different names as Moorad river, Kuttiadi river or Kotakkal river. Originally known as Vadakkekara (north shore) due to its position with respect to the Kottakkal puzha, the place came to be called as Vatakara by popular usage later.

Directions

By Air: Kozhikode (Calicut) has an airport at Karipur. 

By Rail: Kozhikode is served by a number of costal trains and several passenger trains.

By Road: A well-built network of roads connects Kozhikode (Calicut) to the other parts of Kerala and the surrounding states and India. 

Local Transport: Various modes of local transportation like Auto Rickshaws, Deluxe Buses and taxis are easily available in Kozhikode.

Payyoli Beach

This is yet another beautiful stretch of golden sands with shallow waters that border Velliyamkallu.Payyoli Beach is also famous for the name of the great Indian sprinter P T usha. She is know as Payyoli Express. The payyoli beach is ideal for swimming . The payyoli beach situated 40 k m away from the Kozhikodu District (Calicut) .she made her practices on this beach and brings fame not only to the beach or village but also to the country.

During November – December hordes of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle come to lay eggs.

Thikkodi Beach

Thikkodi Beach- Located 35 km away form kozikode city. Thikkodi is famous for a coconut nursery, which is 100 years old. The beach overlooking the Velliyamkallu Rock was much dreaded by mariners, off Mtoodadi coast. once shipwreck happened here after a ligh house was built here.  The region around the Velliyamkallu Rock is home to migratory birds

Kappad Beach (Kappakadavu )

Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is famous as the beach near Calicut, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on May 20, 1498.

His expedition gave the Europeans asea route to reach the wealth of the Malabar coast, and resulted in European domination of India for about 450 years. At that time Malabar was ruled by the Zamorins (Samoothiris, spoken locally) who gave a warm welcome to Gama. Malabar was abundant in spices, and produced a calico textile. Currently it is one of the most important tourist places in Kerala, with a wide and beautiful beach.

Actually Gama landed at port of panthalayani, that is some 6km away from kappad.

Directions 

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 16 km

Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 23 km from Kozhikode town.

Private transport vehicles are available to reach destinations from Calicut Municipal Bus stand

 

Beypore Beach

The Beypore Beach is located in Calicut district. The Kozhikode Beypore Beach is a commercial center for ship building and has existed here for more than 100 years. This boatyard is famous for making a distinctive ship vessel known as 'Uru'. Beypore, one of the prominent ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia, for its ship building industry.

Main attractions 

Boat building 

Stone bridge 

  

Koopot Lake 

Thali temple 

Directions  

By road : Beypore is well connected by road and is just 11 km from Calicut.

By air : Calicut airport, is at Karipur and is 23 km from Calicut city centre.

 

Kozhikode Beach (Calicut)

Kozhikode Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. The beach has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers running into the sea, each more than a one hundred and twenty five years old.Children can be entertained at the Lions Park and the Marine Water Aquarium.  It was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of the Orient. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of dolphins out in the sea by the Dolphin Point in the far distance.

Close to the beach is the popular lions park with good play facilities for children. You can also visit the marine aquarium that is situated near by. The Dish KALLUMAKAYA ( MUSSELS ) which specialty of the region

Padinharekara Beach (Padinjarekara Beach)

Padinharekara Beach is located at malapuram District . Nestled near Ponnani, lying at the end of Tipu Sultan road, Padinharekara Beach offers the picturesque view of the merging of River Bharathapuzha and river Tirur puzha with the Arabian Sea. It is also called Padinjarekara Beach.

The Padinharekara Beach has stretches of clear white sands bordered by rows of elegant palm trees. 

Ponnani Beach

Ponnani Beach is located at malapuram district and also one of the oldest port in kerala. It once served an important role as a centre of trade for the Portuguese, the British and Arab merchants. Historically, this town is significant for its role in the spread of the Islamic religion throughout the region.

This is an important fishing centre and the only port in the district.During the month of February/April thousands of migratory birds arrive here. Biyyan Kayal is located very close to Ponnani a placid green – fringed waterway plenty of water sport facility. The 600-year- old jama at Mosque is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala and has given Ponnani the name, the Mecca of the East.

Directions

By Air: Calicut Airport is situated in Malappuram district and it is 30 kilomtres away from Malappuram town.
By Rail: Major railway stations are situated at Tirur, Kuttipuram, Angadipuram and Nilambur. It is well connected to all other major stations. Malappuram town is 55 kilometres away from Kozhikode Junction.
By Road: Two major National Highways passes through Malappuram District. NH 17 Connecting Calicut and Trissur passes through Kottakal and kuttipuram. NH 213 connecting Calicut and Palakkad passes through Kondoty, Malappuram and Perintalmanna. KSRTC buses are available round the clock running in these routes

Vallikunnu beach

The Vallikunnu beach has always been regarded as a great spot to indulge in a soulful communion with nature. Situated amidst a thick coconut grove, the Vallikunnu beach is truly a marvel of nature. A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.

A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here.

Directions  
The Calicut airport is at Karipur, 26 Kms away from Malappuram and 28 Kms away from Kozhikode 
There are two Railway lines, Mangalore-Shornur and Nilambur-Shornur passing through the district. 
 KSRTC bus stations are at Ponnani, Malappuram and Perintalmanna   

Tanur beach

Thaur beach is located in Malapuram District .Tanur has witnessed one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited Tanur in 1546 AD.About 3 km south of Tanur town is Keraladeshpuram Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala.

Directions  

Air: The nearest airport is at Kozhikode, 36 km away.
Rail:The nearest railway station is also Kozhikode. 
Road: Malappuram is well connected with major cities in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Nattika Beach

The great Malayalam movie chemmeen was shot here,  which won the Presidential Award for the first Malayalam film, was shot. The memories of Karuttamma and Pareekutty still linger in this beach. Situated 30 km from Thrissur, Nattika is a wide and virgin beach blessed with an endless stretch of golden sand and graciously swaying palm trees.There are resorts in the beach that offer modern facilities amidst the rural atmosphere. deep-sea fishing, backwater cruise on country boats, elephant rides, are some of the attractions here.

Directions 

By Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport is only 82 kms away. 

By Rail: Thrissur Railway Station is the nearest one which is just 28 kms.

By Road: An extensive road network links the city to many significant places in southern India..