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Thoovanam waterfalls

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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : For Guided Trek Indians- Rs. 200/ and Foreigners- Rs. 300/-
  • Distance from near by city 50 kilometer from Munnar, 10 kilometer from Marayoor and 4 kilometer from Alampetty Checkpost
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)4 Hours to half a day
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Trip to Thoovanam Waterfalls takes around 2 hours from Munnar and 0.5 hours from Marayoor.

About Thoovanam Waterfalls

1. Location

The lovely site attracts a lot of tourists because of its convenient location which is situated right in the middle of the renowned rich site of the Wildlife Sanctuary of Chinnar which falls on your way to Tamil Nadu. Located a mere four-kilometer long exciting trek away from the checkpoint of Alampetty, the spectacular cascade just cannot be missed on your next trip to Munnar. The representative site is definitely among the best places to visit in Munnar and it is also a top location in all Munnar tour packages.

2. Trek

One of the most renowned and popular routes for trek established in and around Munnar is this little route in the Chinnar Sanctuary leading you towards the white sparkling waters from the Pambar lake falling into the Thoovanam falls. Indeed a paradise for beginner trekkers is this lush spot which is extremely exciting because of the dense thickness of the green damp forest around even with the short distance of just 4 kilometers to cover through it. It is visited by trek lovers from all over the state and the nation. For the same reason, the well organized guided treks are available at the site which can be booked at the spot.

3. Wildlife

A thick Waterfall within a wildlife sanctuary has perks of its own. One of the biggest perks is the opportunity of spotting animals on your way to the falls which is an exciting trek as discussed above. Looking at animals with such a close lens is definitely a prime attraction here for wildlife lovers and especially wildlife photographers. This definitely makes Thoovanam Falls a prime spot as far as Munnar tour package is concerned. 

4. Accommodation

Another exciting part of the clear cascade here is the availability of accommodation nearby ranging from Treetops to cottages. It is always a great idea to stay back on your way ahead and it is definitely a golden chance if that stay is right at the heart of the dense natural habitat around. The entire visit to the waterfall and the consequent stay will be a memorable experience for you and your family/friends.

5. A quick dip

People often enjoy splashing the shallow waters of the mighty falls (collected in the pool below) with friends. The cold water extremely rich in minerals make it a perfect spot for enjoying a quick dip.

With all these amazing highlights, the scenic spot becomes a must-visit place in Kerala and definitely among the best places to visit in Munnar.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from:  Munnar- 50,  Marayoor- 10 and AlampettyCheckpost- 4 kilometers.

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