Overview of KeralamKundu falls
Keralamkundu waterfalls are in Karuvarakundu, a small town in Malappuram district, Kerala state, India. It is one of the scenic falls in Kerala. It is situated around six kilometers from the main road and is on the periphery of Silent Valley National Park. The last six kilometers to the falls are like off-road riding.
This photo of Keralamkundu Waterfall is courtesy of TripAdvisor
The tourism department well maintains Keralamkundu Falls. They have constructed a staircase to go to the top of the falls. Those who know swimming can jump from the rock on top to the pond down. Alternatively, you can go to the pond and have a bath there.
How to Reach Keralamkundu Waterfalls
Karuvarakundu is a small town, where the falls is situated. Nilambur town is around 34 kilometers northwest of Karuvarakundu. Perinthalmanna town is around 35 kilometres away from the falls. Manjeri is another nearby town, approximately 39 kilometers distance.
From Perinthalmanna town, take the Kariyavattom, Vengoor, and Melattur route. If you go to the falls by bike, Jeep, 4-wheel drive vehicle, etc, you can take your vehicle up to the falls entry gate.
Melattur or Tuvvur railway station on the Shornur – Nilambur Road railway line is the nearest railway station to the falls. From these stations, you will get the bus up to Karuvarakundu. From there, you can take an auto-rickshaw or jeep to the falls. The jeep charge for a single person from Karuvarakundu to the falls is around Rs. 300. Please speak with the driver and fix the amount before boarding the Jeep.
You may also go to the falls by trekking the six-kilometer distance from Karuvarakundu.
Karipur International Airport (also known as Calicut International Airport) near Kozhikode is the nearest airport, at around 60 kilometers distance from KeralamKundu Waterfalls.
Keralamkundu Waterfalls Entry Fee
There is a small entry fee (Rs 10 or so) to be paid at the building, at the entrance to the falls.
Temporary Entry Ban to Keralamkundu Waterfalls Lifted
Due to landslides, entry to these falls was banned temporarily in August 2018. The entry ban has been lifted, as of September 2019.