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.
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
Located in Calicut city, Thusharagiri falls are not only a nature lover's paradise, one can also try your hands at rock climbing and trekking while one is here. For travellers, there are plenty of hotels in Calicut to choose from.
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