Vellarimala Falls – Last Period Of Monsoon Is Perfect For Trekking To Reach Vellarimala Peak

VELLARIMALA WATERFALLS

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KOZHIKODE

Vellari Mala is situated near Thusharagiri is in Kozhikode district.Vellarimala is a mountain range in Thiruvambady town of the Kozhikode district, Kerala state, India. These mountains are a part of the Western Ghats and lie on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.

They extend to the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and are separated by the Chaliyar valley. The Wayanad plateau lies east of the hills and merges into the Mysore plateau. Vellarimala hill is accessible from the last village in the region i.e. Muthappanpuzha, near Anakkampoyil town, about 50 kilometers from Kozhikode. The bio-diversity of the mountains is similar to that of the Nilgiri Hills.

The River Kanjirapuzha creates several waterfalls and streams in the region, complementing the green landscape. Dense vegetation covers the area, lending a green color to the environment. One will be surprised not to find the Shola grasslands on the Vellarimala top but there is a lot of foliage and the breeze is almost absent!

A slow drizzle always graces this mountain range and rain can be encountered at any time in this region. Rain polished leaves gives the atmosphere, life and freshness. The post monsoon season is ideal for a trek to the Vellarimala peak. Enjoy Pazha Pori (Banana Fry) and tea, the local delicacy of the region while trekking along.

Verdant, rolling landscape, with numerous brooks, cascades and breathtaking waterfalls, Vellari Mala offers is a true abode for you to unwind and to immerse in the whiff of its limitless fresh air. River Kanjirapuzha, a tributary of the River Chaliyar, meanders through the rocky terrain, creating cascades and breathtaking waterfalls at many points.

The land's beauty and topography is truly a trekker's paradise and is also an ideal picnic spot for people of all age group to have a good time.  Scintillating waterfalls and velvet green landscapes make this an ideal spot for trekking.

For trekking, contact:

The Destination Manager,

DTPC Tourist Facilitation Centre,

Thusharagiri

Ph: +91 495 2236600

By Air

Calicut International Airport, about 40 km.

By Train

Nearest railway station is Nilambur, about 26 km.