Kombaikani and Meenmutti waterfalls

 

Two famous waterfalls on the upper part of Neyyar reservoir are the Kombaikani waterfalls and the Meenmutti waterfalls. It is located 45km  away from the city,  these two splendid waterfalls on the upper reaches of the Neyyar Reservoir area is a favorite location for trekkers and birdwatchers.Meenmutti waterfalls are located near Kallar in Thiruvananthapuram district. About 2 kms from this fall lies the Kombaikani waterfalls. Meenmutti waterfall lies on the way to the Ponmudi hills. These waterfalls and the forests around them are worth seeing. It is a favourite haunt for picnickers and attracts many with an interest in trekking, angling and bird watching.

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum) International Airport

Nearest Railway station : Thiruvananthapuram railway station

Dhoni waterfalls

Dhoni waterfall is located on top of Dhoni hills and is about 15 km from Palakkad town and the dense reserve forest surrounding the waterfalls magnifies the beauty of the region. It is an ideal place for trekkers as it requires 3 hours of trekking to reach the top of Dhoni hills. The trekking trail through the wild forest is extremely enchanting, and though the interior regions are rich with wildlife, the route to the waterfalls is safe to tread through. Water from here ultimately feeds Malampuzha Dam.

The ideal time to visit the waterfalls is soon after the monsoon as the surroundings are blessed with newly sprouted greenery and the streams are freshly replenished.

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport, about 78 km and Calicut (Kozhikode) International Airport ,about 101 km

Nearest Railway station : Palakkad, via Olavakkode – Dhoni Rd, about 12 km