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The Western ghats of Kerala are said to block clouds from crossing Kerala border, so that the lush and wild
beauty of Kerala's dense forests are nurtured with enough rains. Thus, the forests become a worth beauty to behold.
But, apart this, these wooded forests hide a range of cascading showers along it's stretch. To name a few would be
Athirappilly waterfalls, Vazhachal falls, Palaruvi waterfalls, Thommankuth falls, Thusharagiri waterfalls and Thenpara falls.
Apart from these, many small waterfalls are also found in Kerala which shows it's cascading beauties in monsoon.
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| Athirapally Waterfalls (popularly known as "NIAGARA" of INDIA) |
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| District : Thrissur |
| Location : About 75 kms from Cochin International Airport |
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It is a 800 foot high waterfalls at the entrance of the Sholayar ranges and is a famous picnic spot .
The falls are very popular with tourists. Athirappally is located 78 kms from Kochi, located at the entrance to
Sholayar ranges.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
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| Vazhachal Waterfalls |
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| District : Thrissur |
| Location : About 75 kms from Cochin International Airport |
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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
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| Palaruvi (meaning 'Stream of Milk') Waterfalls |
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| District : Kollam (Quilon) |
| Location : About 125 kms from Trivandrum International Airport |
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Located at about 75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai road near Aryankavu,
is the Palaruvi waterfalls. 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.
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| Thommankuth Waterfalls |
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| District : Idukki |
| Location : About 75 kms from Cochin International Airport |
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Thommankuth waterfalls is another marvellous wonder of the nature ,located in Idukki district .
Nearest town is Thodupuzha ,which is 18 kms away from the Falls.
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| Thusharagiri Waterfalls |
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| District : Kozhikode (Calicut) |
| Location : About 225 kms from Cochin International Airport |
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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'.
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| Thenpara Waterfalls |
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| District : Kozhikode (Calicut) |
| Location : About 240 kms from Cochin International Airport |
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Thenpara 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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