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Best Waterfalls in Munnar

Best Waterfalls in Munnar

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Waterfalls in Munnar are one of the main attractions of Munnar. Munnar is a beautiful place to spend your vacation but these Munnar waterfalls add up to the charm of this place and make it more beautiful and amazing.

The waterfalls are surrounded by lush green dense forests and are home to different types of exotic plants, and wild animals like elephants, sambar, etc. and you can also spot some really beautiful birds. Waterfalls are a great place to chill and relax away from all the noise and buzz of the city.

It helps you reconnect with nature and makes you feel the importance of nature and being in touch with nature. In today’s busy day-to-day life, people have forgotten to even feel a little bit of gratitude in return for what God has given them.

They are neglecting nature and using its resources as if those resources are never going to get exhausted. Take your children with you to see these beautiful waterfalls and make them understand the importance of nature in our lives.

After giving the children important knowledge, you guys can continue your trip by doing fun-filled adventure activities like trekking, hiking, mountaineering, bike riding, and much more.

The best waterfalls in Munnar are as follows- Cheeyappara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Attukal waterfalls, Kuthumkal waterfalls, Nyayamakand waterfalls, Thoovanam waterfalls, Lakkam waterfalls, Pallivasal waterfalls, Keezharkuthu waterfalls and more.

And as we all know the best season to visit the waterfalls is the monsoon season. At this time of year, the waterfalls are at all-time high water flowing downwards and are surrounded by dense beautiful trees and plants. 

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Valara Waterfalls

Valara Waterfalls

It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque waterfalls of Munnar. It is a thrilling experience to visit this waterfall as for reaching this waterfall, one has to do a trek through the dense forests of Munnar filled with wildlife and enthralling experiences. It is a huge waterfall of 300 meters generated by the Deviyar River.

It is one of the most beautiful Munnar waterfalls. In monsoon season it is all crowded as a lot of people visit here to see this magnificent beauty of nature. It is a popular spot for picnicking with family and friends. Most tourists book a tour and then go in groups over here, but you can also hire a bus or car to explore this beauty at your own pace. 

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Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Cheeyappara Waterfalls

This waterfall is not a steep one, it has a step-cascading formation through which water flows downwards and is considered as one of the most majestic waterfalls near Munnar. Just by watching this waterfall and listening to the sound of water falling from the waterfall people forget all the stress and anxiety they had earlier, a lot of people come from all over the world to have this free-of-cost nature therapy.

Other than this people also love the adventure they have to go through to reach this beauty. It is undoubtedly the best waterfall in Munnar. Visitors come here looking for trekking, mountaineering, and difficult rock climbing and they are not at all disappointed because this place has it all. It is situated between Neriamangalam and Adimali. That’s why it is a perfect place to give you the adrenaline rush you were always craving for. 

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Thoovanam Waterfalls

Thoovanam Waterfalls

It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls situated in Munnar, this waterfall connects you with nature and makes you feel refreshed and active. It is the soul of a small town named Chinnar. This waterfall has its own subdivided parts from where the water flows, the water flow is way much higher during the rainy season.

It is a great spot for trekking also as it is surrounded by large dense forests, huge rocks, hills, jungles etc. There are also some beautiful resort Munnar waterfalls. It is almost 60 km away from the main Munnar Bus Stand and almost 150 km away from Cochin Airport. But all the trek and travel will seem worth it as soon as you reach the waterfall. 

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Attukal Waterfalls

Attukal Waterfalls

It is a quaint waterfall, mostly you’ll see locals chilling near it but sometimes tourists find these waterfalls more fascinating and soothing than the huge waterfalls. Mostly the waters are slow and steady but in monsoon, it speeds up quite aggressively. And that’s why safety precautions should always be given priority.

Swimming and trekking can also be done near it. People can also do adventure activities like dirt biking etc. It is approximately 10 km away from the Munnar Bus Stand. Munnar waterfalls are popular in the whole wide world. During monsoon, the waterfall is covered by seasonal plants, and flowers making the surroundings even more beautiful and enhancing.

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Lakkam Waterfalls

Lakkam Waterfalls

This waterfall is a huge picnic spot for family and friends as a lot of visitors come here for picnicking and having a fun-filled weekend. It also has a freshwater pond in which you can swim and relax and forget about all the worries in your professional/personal life and let nature cure you and take you away from all the stress and worries.

There are other attractions nearby that catch visitors' eye such as a National Park named Eravikulam National Park and more. In monsoon season the waterfall is all covered by the lush green dense forests. A serene place to concentrate on your senses analyse your mistakes learn from them and then move on. 

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Kuthumkal Waterfalls

Kuthumkal Waterfalls

It is a kind of waterfall that you see in movies, a Big waterfall with plants growing all around it with water mist and slippery black hill stones. It is not recommended to visit in the rainy season as the water level is at an all-time high and the slipperiness of stones is increased way more than the rest of the year.

It falls under one of the most beautiful Munnar waterfalls. It is an ideal spot for many photography enthusiasts and nature lovers. Proper safety precautions should be taken before going to these exciting yet dangerous waterfalls so that no mishap should happen.

All the trekking essentials should be packed, especially the med kit. It is 24 km away from the main Munnar Bus Stand. You can enjoy your weekend visiting Kuthumkal waterfalls with your friends and have an adventurous experience.

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Chinnakanal Waterfalls

Chinnakanal Waterfalls

This waterfall is one of the main waterfalls based in Munnar, Munnar is famous worldwide for its beautiful and scenic waterfalls, in which this waterfall has a huge role to play. This waterfall is considered sacred by the locals of that place as the water that flows through this waterfall is provided by the sacred Devikulam hills.

It is approximately 15 km away from the Munnar Bus Stand. You can also do fun activities like trekking, walking in the dense forest, or camping at night with your adventure-seeking friends. There is a pool downside at the base of the waterfall in which you can swim & play with your friends by splashing water etc.

There are also some great resort Munnar waterfalls. There are also some attractions near it like the Devikulam Lake which is just 2 km away from the Chinnakanal Waterfalls and can be visited together with the waterfalls. 

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Nyayamakad Waterfalls

Nyayamakad Waterfalls

This is one of the most visited and loved places by the tourists. With rich tea plantations and dense green forests. It is a great spot for a weekend getaway for picnicking with your friends and family. The waterfall is around 1500 meters high, and some adventure enthusiasts also climb to the top of the waterfall as it gives them the adrenaline rush they always crave.

As we know nearby there are a lot of tea plantations, so you might encounter some tea pluckers. To which you can interact with and know more about their lifestyle and more. It is also considered as one of the best waterfalls in Munnar.

It is a perfect place for picnicking, the main attractions of this waterfall are its scenic beauty, photography, and fishing, and also you can do adventure activities like trekking, rock climbing, and more. It is approximately 10 km away from the Munnar Bus Stand. 

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Keezharkuthu Falls

Keezharkuthu Falls

It is one of the most popular waterfalls, also famously known as “Rainbow Waterfalls”. It is located in Udumbannoor village in Idukki district. The waterfall is almost 70 km away from Kottayam and approximately 50 km away from the Munnar Bus Stand. It is a good spot for doing adventure activities like trekking, camping at night, tough rock climbing on mountains, etc.

It is the most picturesque and serene place loved by nature enthusiasts and photographers a lot. There are a lot of attractions near Keezharkuthu Falls such as sightseeing the famous Thommankuthu waterfall, Ramakkalmedu Peak, and Kalvari Mount.

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Pallivasal Falls

Pallivasal Falls

This waterfall originated from the Muthirappuzhayar River, it is a small waterfall that is about 20 km away from the town. Here you can spend your weekend away from all the buzz and craze of the city. Visit this mini waterfall during the rainy season to make your experience better and lively.

For a better experience visit the waterfall in the early hours of the day, if you’re lucky then you might see the foggy water flowing downwards. A perfect picnicking spot for children away from all the noise and pollution of the city and you’ll also get to reconnect with nature, forgetting all about the stress and worries at your work.

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Power House Falls

Power House Falls

This waterfall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Munnar, This cascading waterfall is around a height of 2000 meters with slippery slippery rocks around it. This waterfall’s water flows from the sacred Devikulam Lake. There are also a lot of other attractions like you can spot peculiar orchids like Aerides and Wintergreen in the forests.

Discover exotic birds like Quails, Whistling Schoolboy, kestrels, and more. Trekking, Hiking, and mountain bike riding are some popular adventure activities to do when visiting Power House Falls. The bus stand of Munnar is almost 16 km away from Power House Falls. 

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Thommankuthu Falls

Thommankuthu Falls

This beautiful waterfall has been named after the popular hunter Thommachan Kuruvinakunnel which was noticed in the early 1920s. It is a 40-metre-high magnificent waterfall spreading its charm all over the world. Munnar is famous for its beautiful, breathtaking waterfalls and this waterfall has always been a stepping stone in the popularity of Munnar.

Thommankuthu comes under one of the best waterfalls in Munnar. This waterfall is just 17 kilometers away from the Munnar Bus Stand, and this majestic beauty is known for its waterfall circuit.

This waterfall is well-preserved as it is being managed by the Forest Department and they also manage and promote adventurous tourist activities like hiking in the mountains surrounded by dense forests, trekking in the dense forests, and spotting different rare animals that are only seen in this region of the country. It is a great place for spotting different exotic birds that are only seen in some regions.

There are quite a lot of other attractions also like you can explore caves, villages of tribal people, walk on the unknown nature trails which have never been walked before, quite an adventurous experience it is. You can also spot some wild animals like sambar, elephants, and dragon-flying lizards in the dense green forests. 

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Periyakanal Waterfalls

Periyakanal Waterfalls

This waterfall is just 23 kilometers away from the Munnar Bus Stand and is a great tourist spot. The soothing sounds of water flowing down are music to visitors' ears, it is a must-place when in Munnar. 

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People Also Asked

Which are the top 10 waterfalls in Munnar?

Here are some of the Top waterfalls in Munnar:- 

  • Valara waterfalls
  • Cheeyappara waterfalls 
  • Thoovanam waterfalls
  • Attukal waterfalls
  • Lakkam waterfalls
  • Kuthumkal waterfalls
  • Chinnakanal waterfalls 
  • Nyayamakand waterfalls
  • Pallivasal waterfalls 
  • Keezharkuthu waterfalls

Which is the most beautiful waterfall in Kerala?

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Munnar is the Power House Waterfalls. It is a great tourist attraction, and a heaven for nature and photography lovers.

Where can I go camping in Munnar?

If you want to have one of the best camping experiences in Munnar then you should definitely go for Munnar tent camping. Many other adventure activities are also present at most of the camping sites like Wild Sherpas Camps & Adventure and more.

Which are the best trekking trails in Munnar?

One of the best and most adventurous treks in Munnar is the Meesapulimala trek. You are definitely going to have a lot of fun doing this trek and also you are going to have a lot of pain in the body afterward as the height of this trek is about 2640 meters above the sea level. Just kidding, it is definitely worth it and should definitely not miss this adventurous trek.

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