Waterfalls

National Park of the Week: Canaima National Park, Venezuela

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Best known for its characteristic flat-topped mountain formations known as “tepuis,” Canaima National Park is a geologic marvel that astounds the most experienced geologists and intrepid travelers alike. Between the table-top mountains, grassy savannah blankets the valleys and the perimeters of the tepuis, which cover about 65% of the park. The park is the sixth largest park in the world, measuring  three million (yes, million) hectares, and is located in Venezuela close to the border between Brazil and Guyana.

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Athirappally Waterfall

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Photo credits : Nithin Vijay

Photo credits: Nithin Vijay

Only 80 km from the city of Cochin, the Athirappally Waterfalls and Sholayar Forest are popular tourist destinations and an ideal location for film shooting. Tourist can enjoy these falls from the top of the rocks and watch water rush past to plunge down about 90 ft. Continue reading →

Beauty of Kerala – Athirappally Waterfall

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Photo credits : Ramesh Kidangoor

Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

The Athirappally Waterfall  is one of the largest in Kerala, situated about 1000 ft above sea-level on the Chalakkudy River, at the entrance to the Sholayar Forest Range of the Western Ghats. Falling from a height of 80 ft, this cataract is a major tourist attraction. Continue reading →

Murinjapuzha Waterfalls – Kuttikkanam

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Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor

Murinjapuzha is a beautiful waterfall located 40 km from Thekkady en route to Cochin. The area is at its best soon after the monsoon when the Western Ghats are at their greenest and the rushing water draws visitors to stop at the local tea shops to take in the views. Continue reading →

Vazhachal Waterfalls – Kerala

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Vazhachal Waterfalls is located 78 kilometers from Cochin. Set amidst the lush green foliage at the entrance of the Sholayar forest, the famous waterfall is a popular location in the Indian film industry. Continue reading →

Waterfalls – Kuttikkanam, Kerala

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Misty Mountain Waterfalls

Misty Mountain Waterfalls

Kuttikkanam is a village nestled in the lap of the Sahyadri Ranges and is en route between Kochi and Thekkady.  Kuttikkanam is very famous for its scenic beauty, especially its waterfalls, and it once was a summer retreat of the Travancore Kings.  Continue reading →

Thoovanam Waterfall

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Thoovanam Waterfall

Thoovanam Waterfall is one of the largest and most beautiful falls in Munnar found enroute to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. The cascade is in the Pambar River, which flows East and joins the Amaravathi reservoir in Tamil Nadu. Continue reading →

Athirappally Waterfalls

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Athirappally Waterfalls is one of the Kerala’s famous picnic spots. Fed by the Chalakkudy River, this 80-85 feet high wonder is situated in the forest area of the Sholayar ranges.  During the monsoon season the falls are a thundering wall of water.  Many people visit this refreshing site to unwind with its sound and spray.

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