Palaruvi Falls - tourmet

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Sight Address : Palaruvi Falls is some 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the NH 744 and 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Kollam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Palaruvi Falls – literally, stream of milk – is one of Kerala’s most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favourite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience.Palaruvi which means stream of milk makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 feet. It is a beautiful picnic spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel here offer comfortable accommodation.The surrounding mist-clad blue hills and green valleys form a stunning backdrop to the milk-white burst of foam whose muffled roar resounds through the otherwise tranquil virgin forest.

Palaruvi Falls

HistoryEdit

Palaruvi Falls is now one of the safest and an amazing forest picnic point in southern Kerala. Special bathing places for Ladies and Kids are arranged downstream the main falls. Separate changing room for the ladies are built. Men and women life guards are posted who are always around incase you need a hand. If you are not under the influence of alcohol and you can watch your steps while walking through those rocks your life is safe here.A small cafeteria where you can get snacks etc are is near the vehicle parking area from where we walks into the waterfalls. From the main route of Kollam-Thirumangalom, ie NH208, about 5kilometres you have to travel through the forest road to reach the palaruvi falls after taking the entry passes in the main gate seen besides the highway. Two check posts are on the way till reaching the falls. Exploring the forest will be nice if willing to walk,The forest around is filled with medicinal plants and trees. Some of them on the way to the waterfalls are labelled in green boards.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

August to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 3 Hours.

Ticket Required : yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10 (above 13 yrs.)

Kids Rs. : free entry

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 20 (above 13 yrs.)

Kids Rs. : free entry

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

The Riverside – Kollam ; Thevally, Mathilil P.O, | Kollam 691 601, Kerala, India, Kollam 691601, India ; Ph/M – +91 474 2751111 ; Food Serve – American, Chinese, Indian, Seafood, International, British Cuisines.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxi service is available from the airport and railway station to reach this place in kollam.

BUS : Nearest Bus Station is Kollam bus station

Train : Nearest railway station is at Aryankavu [2Kms], but right now services are stopped for rail guage change. Train services are upto Punalur from Kollam now. From Punalur you can get bus towards Palaruvi. As per the signboard seen in Palaruvi, the distances towards Kollam- 82Km, Trivandrum- 86Km, Kuttalam- 28Km, Cochin- 217Km, Thenmala- 15Km, Punalur- 35Km.

Air : Nearest Airport is at Trivandrum, about 82-Kms by road [roadroute from Thrivandrum to Palaruvi- Trivandrum-Nedumangadu-Palode-Kulathupuaha-Thenmala-Aryankavu-Palaruvi].

Others : The ferry boat station is located near the Kollam bus stand, just 3 km from the railway station. Boat jetty is the most exciting way to access various cities and towns in Kerala.

Things to CarryEdit

Beachwear, Camera and of course sun-screen.

Safety / WarningEdit

The climate of Kollam is tropical and humid with regular showers almost throughout the year. The summer season (March to May) can be oppressive with temperature and humidity climbing to high levels while the monsoon arrives in June and continues till September.