The state of Kerala that lies on the southwestern part of the country India is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The emerald backwaters making its winding way inland, exotic traditional houseboats floating along these backwaters, lush green forests, cool refreshing hill stations, the undulating tea gardens, rain fed rivers and streams, the towering Western Ghats, and the cascading falls make up the beauty of this state. In the state of Kerala falls are many in number and each one has exhibits a unique charm that will beckon you towards it.
These beauties of nature that gush down hills, crags, mountain sides will enchant you with their gushing milky white form and leave you speechless. The beauty as exhibited by these falls in Kerala adds to the pristine natural beauty that the state has been blessed with. The waterfalls of the state are mainly of two types i.e. the rain fed falls and those that cascade all year round. The long monsoon season of the state however ensures that all the falls around the state are gushing almost all year around.
Some of the most famed falls of the state that fascinate and enthrall the travelers from all around the world are:
Athirappally-
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This particular angel falls of the sate of Kerala is located in the Thrissur district of the state of Kerala. The Athirappally falls is located at an elevation of 120 meters and has a height of 25 meters. This fall is fed by the Chalakudy river that originates in the Anamudi mountains located in the Western Ghats. This falls cascades from three different points that originate almost at the same level. This fall is quite turbulent and has a quick current. One can get excellent views of the falls from the cliff adjacent. The wildlife that one can see around this is also great, one may catch glimpse of the Great Hornbill, Asiatic elephants, lion tailed macaque, sambar, bison, tigers and even lions if lucky.
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Aruvikkuzhi-
the journey that one needs to take to see this cataract leads you through mud lanes and rubber plantations of Kumarakom. This is located at a distance of about 18 kilometers from the town of Kottayam and about 2 kilometers from Kumarakom. The astounding height of 100 feet that this fall cascades from creates a charm that will leave you with your mouths wide open in awe.
Palaruvi-
cascading from an astounding height of nearly 300 feet this angelfall goes by many names such as the white horses tailstream of milk etc. The name Palaruvi translates directly to Stream of milk and it is owed to the milky white color the falls takes on as it plunges down from nearly 300 feet above. The “white horses tail” is a title given to it for fall is narrow at the top and gradually thickens as it reaches the bottom creating a small pool. This is located in the Kollam district in a place called Thenmala.
These above mentioned are just a few of the many that cascade in the beautiful land of Kerala. Many more remain to be seen such as Perunthenaruvi, Power House Falls, Thommankuthu, Thusharagiri etc when in the state. So when you visit this state of beauty and splendor always remember to take a tour to kerala.
