Thusharagiri Waterfalls
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Malabar region of Kerala is in Thsharagiri and it is considered as the major tourist destination in Malabar region with five water falls right in the middle of the forest. The waterfalls and streams amidst the hilly regions are really a feast to eyes.
"Thusharagiri" literally meaning "snow capped mountains" and affectionately . As the name suggests, land and water have struck an extraordinary kinship at Thusharagiri (mist capped peaks). The waterfalls on the backdrop of the Western Ghats provide an exhilarating and spellbinding sight to the visitor. The added focus laid on this unique eco-tourism destination by the Tourism Department, Govt. of Kerala, has in a way helped promote this area to a large segment of potential tourists. It undoubtedly is the perfect holiday destination for the nature lover.
The best roar of the waterfalls can be enjoyed from September to November. The waterfall with its gentle spray is sure to soothe every eye. The cascading waters of the waterfall slides past with surfy smiles. Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'. , The highest waterfall is the Thenpara (honey hill) that falls from an altitude of 75 metres. Situated at Kodencherry in Kozhikode
The place offers challenging trekking and rock-climbing through river path and numerous waterfalls. The main attraction of the Thusharagiri is also Trekking. Thusharagiri offers endless scope for trekking, rock climbing and wild life sanctuary visits. The plantation destination that abounds in rubber, arecanut, pepper, ginger and spices, is also a trekker's delight. Trekkers start early morning from the second waterfall on the hills and climb up through the pristine dense evergreen forests teeming with exotic birds and animals to reach Vythiri in Wayanad district by evening. There is a dam located around 45km from Calicut.
