Power House Waterfalls is a popular tourist attraction in the hill resort of Munnar of Kerala. It is located on the way to Periyar wildlife Sanctuary of Thekkady from Munnar. This is a scenic spot at a distance of 18 km from Munnar town.
The location of Power House Waterfalls is surrounded by lush green hill ranges of Western Ghats. Power House Waterfalls is a cascade that runs down from a height of about 2000 m from steep rocks.The verdant Western mountain ranges add to its scenic beauty, making it an ideal stopover on the way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The torrents of water plunging down Power House falls is said to emanate from Devikulam, a pastoral hill station few kilometers from Munnar. The waters of the fall are believed to have curative powers, and acts as a natural massage.The waterfall is a spectacle when visited soon after monsoons (monsoon lasts from June to September), when its white foaming water thunders down in torrents from such an elevation onto fern-fringed pools. With the spray of water on your face, you will be bemused by its sheer might. Take a stroll around the area, photograph the waterfall from different perspectives, and soak up the natural ambience.
The location of Power House Waterfalls is surrounded by lush green hill ranges of Western Ghats. Power House Waterfalls is a cascade that runs down from a height of about 2000 m from steep rocks.The verdant Western mountain ranges add to its scenic beauty, making it an ideal stopover on the way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The torrents of water plunging down Power House falls is said to emanate from Devikulam, a pastoral hill station few kilometers from Munnar. The waters of the fall are believed to have curative powers, and acts as a natural massage.The waterfall is a spectacle when visited soon after monsoons (monsoon lasts from June to September), when its white foaming water thunders down in torrents from such an elevation onto fern-fringed pools. With the spray of water on your face, you will be bemused by its sheer might. Take a stroll around the area, photograph the waterfall from different perspectives, and soak up the natural ambience.
The natives of Munnar believe that the water of Power House Waterfalls has strong healing property. It is believed that the cool water of this waterfalls originate from Sita Devi Lake of Devikulam. As per folklore, Sita Devi, of the epic Ramayana, took a bath in this lake which imparted healing property to the lake.
Power House Waterfalls is truly a refreshing break on the
way to Periyar from Munnar, and suitably rejuvenates you for your journey
ahead.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Railway Station (4 Hrs from Munnar)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (4 hours 30 minutes from Munnar)
Nearest Railway Station: Ernakulam Railway Station (4 Hrs from Munnar)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (4 hours 30 minutes from Munnar)
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