Keezharkuthu waterfalls are popular by the name of Rainbow falls amongst the local population enjoys strategic location in the Idukki region, which is placed at the distance of 26 kms. across Thodupuha, which is small traditional town. The waterfall is located in a charming, scenic and verdant atmosphere that will truly make the tourists fall for it. There are varieties of species of flora and fauna that form the part of forestry surrounding the waterfall. The height of waterfall is around 200 ft. The loud water is as much active during the winters as it is in the intense and dry summers. Therefore, tourists can plan a trip just any season of the year.
It is significant to point that the vast verdant landscape around the waterfalls is a treasury to herbal and medicinal plants. Tourists will enjoy some of the most extraordinary sightseeing tours as much as get enticed in the unique aroma. Keezharkuthu waterfalls set an idyllic place for junket parties as well as cool destination for tourists not only from India but also from different corners of the globe.
Location and Surrounding
Keezharkuthu waterfalls lie at the trekking distance of approximately 10 kms. through the Malayinchi. The entire area is surrounded by rare species of plants and herbs that hold medicinal value and are known to cure several diseases.
Activities
After tourists have reached theKeezharkuthu waterfalls, there are plenty of adventure activities that tourists can get themselves involved. There is no limitation to the adventure activities which the region around Keezharkuthu waterfalls has to offer to the tourists. Besides trekking, tourists can fully indulge into activities like camping, rock climbing and of course there is also more of mountaineering activities to get fully involved with.
Prominent attractions around that will excite the feeling of tourists include Thommankuthu waterfall, Ramakalmedu peak, Kalvari Mount and many more.
Thommankuthu waterfall: The splendid waterfall is also ranked amongst the top notch picnic destinations. For those tourists who have adventure as well as tourism in their backdrop can think of the Thommankuthu waterfall as the dream come true. The waterfall nestled in between the verdant and mesmerizing climes holds under its climes unique combination of flora and fauna. The jungles around waterfall explicitly show the bliss of Mother Nature. Trekking can be one of the many activities that tourists can unwind completely.
Kalvari Mount:The mount is a tourist paradise and tourists love to throng to this place with all their fervor. Tourists can come across different set of views from different angles. While one of the views from the mount can let the tourists take clear glimpse of Idukki Arch Dam and Ayyappancovil, whereas, another angle gives perfect view of villages of Mariyapuram and the Kamakshy. The mount provides plenty of trekking opportunities.
Ramakalmedu Peak:The picturesque peak offers amazing terrain for trekking and wild life exploration. The complete atmosphere is imbued in freshness.
Best Time to Visit
The most idyllic time for visiting Keezharkuthu waterfalls is summers. Autumn can also turn out be the great moment to visit and explore waterfalls from a quite close point. It is not recommended to visit the waterfalls during the monsoon season as the ground is moist and swampy and chances of slipping are pretty high. September through month of May is the recommended time to make visit to the waterfalls.
How to Reach
There is state run bus service started from the traditional town of Thodupuzha and it would take the tourists directly to the Malayinchi. After the tourists reach Malayinchi, there is approximately 10 kms. oftrekking through the jungle. In case the tourist misses his/her bus to Malayinchi, the second best option will be to catch the bust traveling down to Udumbannoor. Once Udumbannoor is reached, tourists can take the remaining 3-4 kms. stretch to the Malayinchi either on trek or hire the jeep service which is quite regular.
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