Thusharagiri water falls
Nuzzled in the folds of the majestic Western Ghats in the picturesque
Thusharagiri is a pretty little secret- a set of alluring cascades forming the
Thusharagiri Waterfalls whose desperate dash across the rocks is one
spectacular sight which can warm the cockles of your heart. Lying 50 km from
Kozhikode, the Thusharagiri Waterfalls comprises Erattumukku, Mazhavil Chattom,
and Thumbithullum Para which can be reached through trekking.
The journey to track down the waterfalls is in itself a scenic adventure. Hike
up the trekking trail in Thusharagiri, an exciting stretch which winds its way
through lush greenery. The trail feathers out to a hanging bridge. As you
traverse this bridge, treat yourself to your first waterfall- Erattumukku
waterfalls. Stop, breathe and feast your eyes on the grand view of this
waterfall spilling down the rocky face.
Along the trail, one will encounter the Thanni Muthassi (Grandmother
Thanni), a Thanni tree (Bedda Nut Tree) which is believed to be 400 years old.
Ever wanted to sneak into a tree? Well, snuggle into the womb of this grandma
tree, feel her might and listen to her whisper to you jungle lore. Hollow
inside, Thanni Muthassi can accommodate 3 persons at a time.
From Erattumukku one can trek up 400 meters further and you will reach the
roaring Mazhavil Chattam (Rainbow Falls). This alluring waterfall gets its name
owing to the streaks of rainbow that gets splashed across the rocks as sunlight
scatters through the waterfalls. 500m away from here is the third waterfall-
the mighty ‘Thumbithullum Para’.
Mist capped mountains, gushing streams, roaring waterfalls, dramatic
backdrops of lush woods-this tangle of nature needs to be experienced atleast
once in a lifetime. Nature enthusiasts will be in their element here. Come and
feel the romance of this captivating place. You will never be the same
again.
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 50 km
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode town
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