Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Kerala

Vazhachal Falls
Vazhachal Falls is a rushing waterbody joining Chalakkudy River in the Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. It is located approximately 3 km from Athirappilly. The route from Athirappilly to Vazhachal is marked by beautiful nature and a small waterfall right in the midway.
This is one of the best waterfalls in
India. Tourists coming to this spot spend days in this area
Soochipara Falls

Soochipara Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located 20 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District in Kerala, India. Its height is 200 metres (656 feet).This falls is around 22 km (14 mi) from Kalpetta. This is one among different other waterfalls present in Wayanad. But Soochipara falls stands apart. A must visit place if you are in Wayanad.
Athirappilly Falls



Athirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala, on the southwest coast of India.
Located on the west-flowing
Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayur ranges, this 24-metre (80-foot) waterfall and the nearby Vazhachal Falls are popular tourist destinations.
Controversy about a state-proposed hydroelectric dam on the Chalakudy River above the waterfalls began in the 1990s and has continued through
2007.