Aruvikkuzhi waterfall

Cascaded amidst the rubber plantations of Kumarakom the Aruvikkuzhi waterfall is one amongst the most interesting tourist places of Kerala. This is a picturesque spot snuggled amongst the ravishing greens of the rubber plantations of Kumarakom. This waterfall gushes down with great force cascading numerous small streams which fall through jagged rocks. The waterfall is situated 18kms from the Kottayam town. Here numerous small brooks gurgle through the lush green rubber plantations forming big water rivulets which roar down from great heights. Aruvikkuzhi waterfall is one of the most favorite tourist spot which no tourist who is traveling to Kerala can miss. Along with being a famous waterfall it is also a popular tourist spot for the natives as well as the visitors from outside. A tourist can always stroll through the rubber wilderness enjoying the scenic beauty of the place which serves as a backdrop to this huge waterfall. One can always take photographs of the stream and the waterfall from different perspective while taking a walk through the rubber plantations. The cool mountain breeze fills the lungs of the visitor while he takes a walk through these lush greens. This rejuvenates the body as well as the soul of the traveler and fills him with the surge of new energy.

One should begin early in the morning to reach the waterfall because this is the only way you will be fully able to enjoy the beauty of this place, because it gets dark on the hills much earlier than on plains. Also, you will be able to enjoy the pleasant weather in early morning as during the afternoon it gets humid, that’s why it is also suggested to wear cotton apparels while visiting Aruvikkuzhi waterfall. The place is also well connected with the network of roads and it is quite easy to get a transport to and from this place. Kochi airport is the nearest airport form this place and Kotayyam Junction is the nearest airport from where one can board a train to almost all the metros of India. Nearby attractions which can be visited while visiting this place are Pathiramanal or Sands of Midnight,which is a small island on the Vembanad Lake and can be accessed from a boat from here. Pathiramanal is a little picturesque island on the backwaters, which serves as a home to an assorted anthology of migratory birds which come to this part of Kerala during winters from different parts of the world.