Thommenkuthu Waterfalls is located 20 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki district. The breathtaking Thommenkuthu waterfalls is a series of 12 falls spread over a distance of 5km.It is small and beautiful waterfall which plunges down in seven steps with a cascade and pool at each level. On our trek up the mountains through the forests ,on the way we can see several caves.
Falling from a height of 1,500 m, the difference between the first and last fall is about 500 m. Named after Thomban, a tribal leader who was washed away near the waterfall while crossing a river, Thommankuthu is in the Kaliyar Forest Range.You can have a breathtaking view from each level and the atmosphere is very calm.Summer time is ideal for a dip in the waterfalls but during heavy monsoons it is risky because the stream will be gushing with its full strength. Trekking, night camping, boating and bird watching are some of the major recreations here.Thommenkuthu waterfalls attracts thousands of tourists every year because of the wonderful waterfalls and the lovely surroundings.So have an adventurous trekking to this
enchanting falls.
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