Thiruparrapu Falls

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India /Tamil Nadu /Kanyakumari /Kanyakumari

Sight Address : Thiruparrapu Falls Thirunandhikarai, Kanyakumari, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Thiruparappu falls originate from the Kodayar River and cascades some 50-foot down (15 meters) on to a rocky 300-foot-long (90 meters) riverbed. For about seven months in a year is the fall fully rapturous Thiruparappu is known for its waterfalls, an ancient Shiva shrine and salubrious mountain air. About 60 odd kilometers (37.5 miles) from Kanyakumari, the place is a lovely drive through lush farm scenery. You can enjoy a bath under the gushing water, and later take a stroll in the area to get different perspectives on the falls. The Thiruparappu dam is built on a rocky bed spanning far across the distance covering one fourth of a kilometer in the direction against the water current. Further on, water from the dam is diverted to the paddy fields for irrigation. You will come across this small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva enclosed by strong walls and fortifications on the left bank of the river between the waterfall and the dam. It is one of the 12 temples visited by the South Indians in the annual Shivalaya Ottam pilgrimage. Of late, a pool has been added to the site for kids to enjoy a little swim here.

Thiruparrapu Falls in Kanyakumari

HistoryEdit

The third Shivalaya of Kanyakumari, of the 12 Shivalayas of Kanyakumari is located near Thirparappu. Mahadevar Temple built by Raja Raja Chola near Thirparappu is small but beautifully built in traditional Kerala architechtural style.Kanyakumari, one of the major cities of Tamil Nadu covers an area of about 25.89 kilometers square. Thirparappu falls of Nagercoil is a lovely picnic spot here. The term Thirparappu depict pavilion of holiness and beauty. Waterfalls are located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Kanyakumari.These thrilling waterfalls flow from a height of 200 meters. The water flows with a constant speed and thrill throughout the year. It is a perfect family entertainment spot.

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Visiting TimeEdit

6:00 A.M to 8:00 P.M

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning,Afternoon & Evening

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1:30 hrs To 2:0 hrs

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Hotel Vijayetha ; W.C.C. Road, | Nagarcoil, Kanyakumari 629001, India ; Ph/M – 04652 232 206 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

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BUS : From Thirvananthapuram (or Kovalam Beach) or take one of the daily Kanyakumari tours organised by KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation). Frequent buses run from Thiruvananthapuram’s Thampanoor bus stand for Padmanabhampuram, on the highway to Kanyakumari. Best way is to board any bus for Nagercoil or Kanyakumari and alight at Thuckalay. You could also hire a cab from Thiruvananthapuram.

Train : Kanyakumari (CAPE), Kanyakumari Railway Station and the nearest 2 nd railway station is at Nagercoil (15km) and local station is Iraniel (6km) from the palace.Railways are considered as the most prominent means of transport to get here. Travelers can get any number of trains to reach Kanyakumari including trains to Delhi and Bangalore. The Kanyakumari express, Himsagar express, Kanyakumari Howrah express, Tirrukural express, Bangalore express and Island express and many others are some trains which operate from major cities connecting Kanyakumari.

Air : Nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport which is at a distance of 87 km from Kanyakumari. Trivandrum airport is well connected with many major cities in India and abroad. Direct flights from many gulf countries are available from Trivandrum. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 1,500 from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari.

Others : Most people travel around Kanniyakumari using a hired vehicle. Auto-rickshaws (tuk tuks) are available, along with buses. Buses are about Rs15 from the station to the point, and Rs 7.5 from the bus station to the point.