thommankuth

Thommankuth waterfalls are another marvellous wonder of the nature situated at 74 kms from Cochin and is a small and beautiful, wild waterfall. There are buses from Thodupuzha, which is 18 kms away from Thommankuth. This is a seven step waterfall and is a much loved picnic spot. At each step there is a cascade and a pool beneath. Thommankuthu is an ideal place for adventure tourism. This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The wilderness of the jungle awaits you with its untouched and untainted beauty. Thommankuthu has an interesting legend which makes it as famous as its stunning waterfalls. These falls are a sight to be seen and experienced. It offers you a peaceful place to unwind and explore the unknown. Thommankuthu lies in the deep forest of the Idukki district. Though the general climate of Thommankuthu is tropical the jungle has a cool and airy atmosphere. You will find wet evergreen forests which are storehouse of medicinal plants and there are about 180 species and these are many wild relatives of the cultivated plants.