THUSHARAGIRI WATERFALLS
Meaning: Snow-Capped Hills
Other Attraction: Trekking
Snuggled
cosily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of Thusharagiri.
Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thushargiri exhibits a unique kinship
between the land and water.
The three waterfalls on the backdrop of the Western Ghats provide an
exhilarating and spellbinding sight to the visitor.
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'.
Of the three, the highest waterfall is the Thenpara that falls from an
altitude of 75 metres. Situated at Kodencherry in
Kozhikode district, the plantation
destination that abounds in rubber, arecanut, pepper, ginger and spices is
also a trekker's delight.
Trekker's start early morning from the second waterfalls at the hills and
climb up through the pristine dense evergreen forests teeming with exotic
birds and animals to reach Vythiri
and Waynad district by evening. There is a
dam located around 45 km from Calicut.
The place offers challenging trekking and rock-climbing through river
path and numerous waterfalls. There is another dam at 60 km from Calicut.
It is a place of beauty, calm, and serenity. The place has a crocodile
farm run by the state forest department.
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