Dhoni Waterfall

About Dhoni Waterfall

A Dhoni waterfall is a 3 hours trek from the base of the Dhoni Hills. A thick reserve forest surrounds it. Dhoni is about 15 kms from Palakkad.
There is a splendid waterfall among other captivating sights. It can be reached only after a fairly long climb of 3 hrs from the base of the Dhoni hills. he
waterfall is surrounded by a thick reserve forest that adds to the beauty and serenity of the place.All quite and cool and the singing of birds and the sound
of jungle streams and waterfalls welcomes you to Dhoni.Dhoni is also famous for its farmhouse, harboring hundreds of cattle of Swiss variety. The
Vishwanatha Swamy shrine, the oldest Shiva temple is situated 3 kms from Palakkad.

The annual chariot temple is a gala event. The annual ‘Ratholsavam’ or Chariot Festival at Sree Viswanantha Swamy temple lasts for seven
days. and the singing of birds and the sound of jungle streams and waterfalls.It is a gift of nature to the District with green forest,rocks, shallow water and
beautiful water fall.

Interesting things to Visit

Dhoni Hills:

The site can be reached after a fairly long climb of 3 hours from the base of the Dhoni Hills. Dhoni provides trekkers the opportunity to explore its
hilly terrains.Its lush green surroundings are a pleasure to watch. Dhoni is also famous for its farmhouse, harbouring hundreds of cattle of Swiss variety.

Malampuzha:
Malampuzha has an aerial ropeway across the garden, a telescope tower, boating and fishing facilities, a swimming pool, fresh water aquarium
and a snake park. Fantasy Park is a good spot for children. At Dhoni you can go on a 3-hour trek from the base of Dhoni Hills to the waterfall at the
reserve forest area.

Nearest Visiting places

Palakkad Fort:

Palakkad Fort was built by Hyder Ali, the mighty ruler of Mysore, in the year 1766 A.D. The fort was primarily built to speed up the communication
between Coimbatore and the West Coast. The region, during those days had a great strategic importance. The fort however fell into the hands of British
Empire in the year 1784 after a siege that lasted 11 days. With the Zamorin’s capture of the fort, the dispute and the battle was not meant to end there.
The British recaptured the fort in the year 1790 A.D. and with that established their stronghold in the region. Palakkad Fort, at present, is looked after by the
Archaeological Survey of India.

Thiruvalathoor Bhagavathy Temple.

The temple is located 10 kilometer from Palakkad at the Chittoor-Kodumbu road. This ancient temple is well decorated with fine wood works and stone
sculptures. It is one of the 108 Durga temples in the country. The temple remains unfinished. The annual festival falls at January, which lasts 10 days.
Another attraction in the temple is the Mizhavu (a musical instrument), and it is observed as the largest in Kerala.

Chulannur Peacock Protection Centre:

Mailadumpara, in Chulannur situated 22 kms away from Palakkad town and 5 kms from Peringothukrish, is also famed. It is here the peacock
protection center is located. Kunjan Nambiar Smrudhi forest is also here.

Silent Valley National Park:

It is a dense rain forest located along the western corners of Nilgiris having an area of around 90 square kilometers. It is nearly 60 kilometers far from Palakkad and 90 kilometers from Coimbatore. Silent Valley got this name because of the poetic silence at this forest and it is just because of the absence of cicadas, which is common in all forests. The forest is famous for the very rare Lion-Tailed Macaque. The Silent Valley also known as Sairandhri Vanam. According to Hindu mythology Sairandhri is the other name of Draupadi who is the wife of Panadavas in MAHABHARATHA epic.
Trekking is possible at this forest with prior permission.

Walayar Dam:

It is located about 25 kilometers from Palkkad town in the Kerala Tamilnadu border. The dam is meant for irrigation purpose. There is a deer Park
located 3 kilometers from Walayar.

Kalpathi:

Kalpathi is the most famous ‘Agraharam’(Street occupied by Brahmins) in Palakkad and one of the 18 Agraharams(Brahmin residing streets) in the
state. The famous Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy temple is here where the famous ‘Ratholsavam’ (temple car festival) takes place.
Kalpathy is located 3 kilometer from Palakkad.

Olappamanna Mana:

Olappamanna is the family name of a feudal lords, belongs to the Namboothiri category. They are the reputed patrons of Kathakali and it is believed
that Kathakali originated here. The ‘mana’ (ancestral house) lies at Vellinezhi (Which is known as Kathakali village) near Chepulassery.

Thrithala:

Thrithala is the place where Agnihotri (The eldest son of Vararuchi) conducted 99 yagnas and made Indra (King of Gods) envious. The Agnihotri ellam draws visitors. The village lies 8 kilometer far from Pattambi at the Pattambi-Kuttippuram road in the Ottapalam taluk. The Siva temple here is believed to be built around 10th century is a good example of the Chol-Pandya style of Architecture. The presiding deity here is Siva and deity here
known as ‘Thalathilappan’.

Nearest Petrol Pump

Petrol Pump
Palakkad, Kerala

IBP Petrol Bunk
Chittur Road, Kenathuparambu
palakkad, Kerala

Bharat Petroleum
Coimbatore Road, Kalmandapam,
Palakkad, Kerala.
Category: Gas Station / Petrol Pump

Balaji Fuels
Chandranagar, Palakkad,
Kerala 678007 - 0491 2571793.
Category: Gas Station / Petrol Pump

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation

Hotel Indraprastha
Krishna Gardens, P.O.
Chandernagar, Palakkad, Kerala.

Hotel Srichakra International
Palakkad, Kerala.

Emarald Hotel Silent valley
Mannarkkad
Palakkad, kerala

Hotel Soorya Continental
Pudhiyapalam
Palakkad, kerala

Hotel Gayathri
Gayathri River at NH 47, Hotel Gayathri
palakkad, kerala

Help Line/Phone Number

Police Station:

Police Station
Mannarkkad, Palakkad, Kerala

Narashimapuram Police Station
Narashimapuram, Palakkad main road
CoimbatoreTamil Nadu.

Wadakanchery police station
Wadackanchery, Thrissur
Kerala- 04884 233100

Nearest Hospital:

Hosephiinr zMemmorial Hospital
Malampuzha
Palakkad-815160, kerala.

Valluvanad Hospital
Kanniampuram, Ottappalam, kerala

Semalk Hospital
Kanniampuram, Ottappalam ,kerala

AHALIA FOUNDATION, EYE HOSPITAL
B.No.120, Kanalpirivu, Palakkad, Kerala, India

Link:

http://greenstvm.blogspot.com/2008/10/trek-to-dhoni-waterfalls.html
http://naserpoolamanna.blogspot.com/2006/07/naser-poolamanna.html
http://travel-indiatourism.blogspot.com/2009/02/dhoni-waterfalls.html
http://rameezrahman.blogspot.com/2009/04/memoirs.html

Location info

• Address: Palakkad, kerala, India

• District: Palakkad

• Nearest City: Coimbatore,Pollachi, Dindigul and Madurai

• Best time to visit: The best time to visit Dhoni is soon after the monsoon rains that is from November to April.

Climate & weather

Climate Generally warm and humid. The weather temparature Summers: 36°-20°; Winters: 16°-32°C.

How to reach Dhoni Waterfall

• Nearest Railway Station:Palakkad railway station

• **Nearest Airport:Nearest airport is Coimbatore (55km) in Tamilnadu. Kochi airport (160 km) and Kozhikode (130 km) are nearest airports in Kerala.
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**Road Transport:**The important road is the Palakkad - Ponnani road which connects NH 47 and NH 17. It is on NH47 that links Salem to Kanyakumari via
Palakkad. The nearest city is Coimbatore in Tamilnadu which is well connected to Palakkad with buses.

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.