Attukal Waterfall

About Attukal Waterfall

Attukal Waterfalls (9 km from Munnar) : A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes.
The place is also ideal for long treks and must be visited for its charming sceneries, glittering waterfalls and rolling hills is a feast for the eyes, The place is also ideal for long trekking and hiking but assumes a cascading and roaring beauty during the monsoons. Two other waterfalls by the name of Cheeyappara Falls and Valara Falls also lure tourists by their bewitching beauty.
The beautiful Attukal waterfall offers a lovely respite for the weary traveller. A beautiful sight of waterfalls and rolling hills can be seen here. And Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is one most attraction place in munnar

Interesting things to Visit

Pothanmedu:

while you are travelling on NH 49, is Pothanmedu, sitting comfortably on a high cliff. The place is perfect to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations. Also, when you watch the cars and others vehicles approaching up through the winding road, you feel the height you are standing at, for these cars seem no more like a toy to you. For adventure lovers, Pothanmedu offers excellent opportunities for trekking and hiking.

Pallivasal:

This place has earned its fame after it became the venue for the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. Situated at a distance of around 8 km from
Munnar town, Pallivasal revels in its natural beauty.

Devikulam:

Devikulam is a pastoral beauty located just 7 km from Munnar. The air of Devikulam, like Munnar is extremely refreshing and is therefore perfect to relax. The Sita Devi Lake here is a good picnic spot and attracts a large number of tourists and locals. Moreover, trout fishing in Sita Devi Lake is great opportunity for anglers. However, do not expect live baits since only artificial flies, spinners and lures are allowed. Also, the anglers need to obtain a permit from the Hon Secretary, High Range Angling Association for this purpose.

Nyayamakad:

Nyayamkad falls in between Munnar and Rajamala and offers splendid views of water dropping from a height of 1600 m. The place is ideal for both peace and adventure lovers since they can either walk around and soak in the beauty of the surroundings or enjoy trekking. The Nyayamakad gap provides excellent views of the Munnar valley. You can also come across some tea pickers at work.

Rajamala:

This is place that gives shelter to the extremely endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas bylocres).The place is home to nearly half the population of this mountain goat species in the entire world. Rajamala is situated at a distance of 15 km from Munnar and at a height of 2695 m above sea level.

Ervikulam National Park:

This park along with Rajamala is the precious habitat of the Niligiri Tahr in Kerala. The park occupies an area of 97 sq km and was initially a hunting preserve of the British planters. In 1950s, an NGO realized the importance of protecting the tahrs and stepped in to demand the declaration of area as a sanctuary. In 1975, the area became a Wildlife Sanctuary and in 1978 it was designated a National Park. The tahrs here are so used to the human beings that they do not shy away from even blocking the road. The park is open from 7 am to 5 pm and also offers some breathtaking views of its flora.

Marayoor:

The rain shadow Marayoor village has earned its fame because of the natural growth of sandalwood trees, natural caves with murals and relics from later stone age civilization. There is also a sandalwood factory managed by the forest department as well as a children’s park spread over an area of one hectare. The park is shaded by a single banyan tree. The rare neelakurunji flowers that blooms once in every 12 years is native to this place.

Mattupetty:

Mattupetty is famous for its cattle breeding farm, an artificial lake and a dam. The farm, which is a joint project of India and Switzerland, rears more than 100 varieties of cattles. Out of total eleven sheds.The dam is surrounded by hills and woods on all sides and presents a picturesque view. Cruising in the waters of the lake is one of the most exciting experiences that you can enjoy here.

Kundala:

This small town at a distance of around 20 km from Munnar is famous for its artificial dam and a Golf Course owned by the Tata Tea. There are two nine
hole courses for the delight of golf lovers.

Echo Point:

Echo Point falls in the way to the Top Station and gives you the pleasure of hearing your voice returning to you again and again.

Anayirankal:

This place is beautified by the verdant greenery of tea plantations and evergreen forests. There is also a reservoir and a dam to serve as a
picnic spot. Anayirankal is at a distance of 22 km from Munnar.

Top Station:

This is a wonderful place to catch some fantastic view of the valley below. Located at a height of 2200 m and at a distance of 41 km north of Munnar, Top Station got its name courtesy the Middle Station and the Lower Station that were once linked to it by a ropeway. Both these stations were situated below the Top Station.

Meenuli:

Meenuli is a heaven for adventure lovers. Its massive rocks extending over an area of 500 acres shelters 2 acres of evergreen forests. From atop, you can
catch some fascinating views of the lower Periyar Area, Bhoothathankettu and even Ernakulam (provided the weather is good). The place is ideal for trekking.

Nadukani:

This one is a wonderful location situated atop a hill at the height of 3000 feet above the sea level. From here you can enjoy some scenic views of green hills, rushing streams, valley, and paddy fields. The Moolamattam town, Malankara lake also make for a pleasant view from here. To give you a bit of company will be birds like hornbill, wild rabbits, spotted sambhar.

Nearest Visiting places

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary:

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique thorny scrub forest with numerous xerophytes species. Chinnar is well known for the habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India.

Kuthumkal Waterfalls:

The Kuthumkal waterfall provides a picturesque view of the water, cascading down from dazzling heights. The utter beauty of the place attracts thousands of tourists every year. This is truly nature at its best!

Idukki Dam:

The Idukki dam, built across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills is the world’s second and Asia’s first arch dam. The Idukki dam, lying close to the cheruthoni barrage is 550 ft high and 650 ft. wide. The Idukki arch Dam is also one of the attractions of Idukki district and attracts a large number of visitors.

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary:

Wildlife Sanctuary extends over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluka of Idukki district. The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 77 sq km and is about 450-748 m above sea level. It is one of the most beautiful and flora and fauna rich wildlife in Kerala..

Idukki Dam:

The Idukki dam, built across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills is the world’s second and Asia’s first arch dam. The Idukki dam, lying close to the cheruthoni barrage is 550 ft high and 650 ft. wide. The Idukki arch Dam is also one of the attractions of Idukki district and attracts a large number of visitors.

Munnar Hills Station:

Munnar hills is siatuated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level. and is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. This beautiful hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort townMunnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi , Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known s Kannan Devan Hills,named after a certain Kannan Devan,who had been land lord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar are Tea and Coffee.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation

Munnar Hotels
Panampilly Nagar Ernakulam
Kerala Ph.No682036- 0484 4010403

Munnar Hotels
Chinnakanal, Munnar
Kerala Ph.No:685618- 098 84529155

Holiday Heaven Resorts Munnar
SH 17, Munnar, Idukki
Kerala Ph.No:685618- 04868 249958

Pearl Green Resorts
Mulakkada, Pallivasal, Munnar
Kerala 685612- Ph.No:09447031058

Help Line/Phone Number

Police Station:

Police Station
Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala

Police Station Munnar,
Tel. : 91-486-230321

Munnar Police. Station
Munnar P.O.,. Idukki District
685612, Kerala.

Nearest Hospital:

Tata General Hospital, Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530270
Arun Hospital, Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530410
Matha Hospital , Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530744

Society/Community Phone Number:

District Tourist Information Office, Department of Tourism,
Thekkady junction, Kumily Tel:04869-222620

District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC)
Civil Station, Painavu Tel:04862-232248

DTPC Information Centre, Old Munnar
Tel:04865-231516

Link:

http://keralam4u.blogspot.com/2009/07/waterfalls-in-kerala.html
http://photopaintings11.blogspot.com/2009/04/other-waterfalls-in-kerala.html
http://beautyfashionlifestyle.blogspot.com/2009/08/kerala-holidays-munnar-perfect-destiny.html
http://gineeshjoseph.blogspot.com/2006/11/idukki-wildlife.html
http://indiatravelstours.blogspot.com/2009/06/munnar-honeymoon-tours.html

Location info

• Address:munnar,idukki, Kerala, India

• District: Idukki didtrict

• Nearest City:Thekaddy,Kovalam,Kumarakom,Thiruvananthapuram

• Best time to visit: September to May

Climate & weather

The weather ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer.

Things to do at Attukal Waterfall

Here only you can take the picture from your camera and Best place for treckking..

Nearest petrol pump

Petrol Pump
Aluva Munnar Road, Edathala,
Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala

Petrol Pump Pattipara
Aluva Munnar Road, Ernakulam, Kerala.

Ammu’s petrol pump
Alwaye - Ernakulam Road, Aluva
Ernakulam, Kerala 683101

Mobile network coverage

Airtel, Jio, BSNL, and Vi all provide coverage across Kerala. 4G is reliable in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and along the coastal belt. Coverage may be weaker in remote sections of the Western Ghats, deep forest reserves, and certain backwater stretches. Most hotels, houseboats, and cafes in tourist areas offer free Wi-Fi.

Food & restaurants nearby

Food options are available in the nearest town. Kerala cuisine — fish curry, appam with stew, puttu, and Kerala sadhya — is widely available and famously delicious.

Accessibility

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Rules & restrictions

Standard visitor rules apply. Check locally for any specific restrictions at this site.

Best photography spots

The best photography spots are typically during the golden hours (early morning and late afternoon). Scout the location first to identify the best angles, and consider the direction of light at different times of day.