SURULI FALLS
AT
THENI
Suruli falls situated near Cumbam
in Theni district of Tamilnadu state of India. Suruli Falls serve as a perfect
picnic spot. They lie on the way to Periyar National Park, at a distance of 123
km from Madurai. The falls originate from the Megamalai hills and descend from
a height of 150 feet.
They are surrounded by the
astounding beauty of the dense forest and even find mention in Tamil Epic,
Silappathikaram, written by poet Ilango. The best feature of Suruli Falls is
that they are round-the-year falls. There are facilities for both men and women
to bathe in the falls separately.
Concrete flooring at the bathing spot, dressing room,
toilets, tiles-covered stairs with iron barricades leading to the falls and
parapet walls provided comfort to tourists to an extent. Cement benches were
also put up at an open circular area near the falls for tourists to sit and
relax and dry their wet clothes.
The falls serve as the venue of Summer Festival, organized every year by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. Although tourists visit the place throughout the year, the best time to come here is June to October. During this time, the volume of the water in the falls is astounding.
The falls serve as the venue of Summer Festival, organized every year by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department. Although tourists visit the place throughout the year, the best time to come here is June to October. During this time, the volume of the water in the falls is astounding.
The Kailasanathar Temple
Cave is also an added attraction of the place. It is located near Suruli Falls,
at a height of 800 meters above the falls and has a spring, which is believed
to have water with curative powers.
There are also other 18 caves in and around the Suruli Falls of Tamil Nadu. Then, there is a dargah near the falls, named after a Muslim mystic, Abubacker Masthan who lived around here in 1630s. Being the last resting place of the mystic, the dargah is an important place of worship.
There are also other 18 caves in and around the Suruli Falls of Tamil Nadu. Then, there is a dargah near the falls, named after a Muslim mystic, Abubacker Masthan who lived around here in 1630s. Being the last resting place of the mystic, the dargah is an important place of worship.
The dargah also lies close to the cave temple of Kailasanatha. There is another
temple near the Suruli Falls called the Suruli Velappar temple, dedicated to
Lord Kartikeya. The pilgrims visit the temple with pots of milk on Saturday.
By Air
Madurai airport is nearest
airport for Theni.
By Train
Theni railway station is
connected with Madurai
By Bus
There are regular buses from
Madurai and surrounding areas also.
Suruli waterfalls is wonderful waterfalls to visit in Theni. Love to read this blog. Actually i was planning for my trip to this place. This blog really helps me to plan for my trip. If anyone wants to explore the same then book your Bus Tickets in advance to enjoy your trip.
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