Sight Address : Thommankuthu Falls is situated 17 km away from Thodupuzha in Idukki district of Kerala.Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Thommankuthu fall is a small and beautiful waterfall where one can always pay a visit. Its name is taken from a tribal leader Thomman who was washed away in this waterfall while crossing the river. Thommankuthu waterfall comprises of seven steps along with cascades down from a height of 1500 m. A major feature of this waterfall is that at each step of the fall a pool is formed. It is an ideal spot for adventurous activities including trekking and rock climbing. One can also indulge in activities such as boating, horse riding and fishing.
Thommankuthu Falls
HistoryEdit
Thommachen Kuruvinakunnel, who let the world know of this beautiful waterfall in the jungle in the late 1920s. Thommachen also played a big part in the discovery of the site for the Idukki Dam.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
8 am to 6 pm
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
Best time to visit September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Tezal Holiday Inn – Idukki; Thuruthel (Kakkanattil ) House, Pottankadu PO, Idukki Dist.Kerala – 685569 India; Ph/M – Phone +91 4865 266221: Mobile +91 94954 28278 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : There are taxi services available from the airport. Kerala taxi services provide extensive taxi services and they can be booked in advance.
Bus : Thommankuthu is accessible by road from Thodupuzha, one of the major towns in Idukki.
Train : Ernakulam, about 58 km away from Thodupuzha.
Air : Kochi (Cochin) International Airport, about 70 km from Thodopuzha. From Kochi one can either travel by bus or hire a cab.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry sunscreen lotions for protection from the sun.
- Carry an umbrella or raincoat as rain can play truant.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Riding on bike to reach Idukki is little bit risky. Never go through the Thodupuzha -Idukki-Thekkadi forest roads on motorcycle. There is a chance to encounter with wild elephants always.
- Try to catch Government owned bus (KSRTC bus) to the extent possible, It may look not much clean, but your safe journey is assured. if your are there for the first time, try to avoid Limited stop private buses. Most of the drivers are will take unnecessary risk which will make your journey horrible.
HelplineEdit
• Police Control Rooms – 100/ 04862-221100
• Thodupuzha Fire Station – 101/ 04862-222911
• Excelsior Hospital Thodupuzha, Idukki – 102/ 0486 2222445
• Woman Helpline – 1091/0486 2229100
