Thodupuzha guide
Waterfalls, dams, viewpoints and old churches in and around Thodupuzha, with honest distances so you know what is a short hop and what is a day trip. Before you head out, Boxall can bring water, snacks and travel basics to your door.
Muttom, Thodupuzha
Malankara Dam is built across the Thodupuzha river about 7 km from town at Muttom. The reservoir stays open through the year and has boating, a children's park and walking tracks.
Thodupuzha Taluk, Thodupuzha
Thommankuthu is a seven-step waterfall about 18 km from Thodupuzha, part of a series of twelve falls over five kilometres. A 12 km guided trek runs through the forest, and it is one of Kerala's main ecotourism points.
Karimannur, Thodupuzha
Aanachadikuthu, also called Anayadikuthu, is a waterfall about 20 km from Thodupuzha and roughly a kilometre from Thommankuthu. It drops around 30 metres and is one of the safer falls in the district, a short walk from the parking area.
Melukavu, Thodupuzha
Ilaveezhapoonchira is a viewpoint about 20 km from Thodupuzha, on the Kottayam border near Kanjar. Three hillocks rise to about 960 metres, and the final stretch is reachable only by four-wheel drive. The name refers to a valley where leaves are said not to fall.
Olamattom, Thodupuzha
Uravappara is a hillock at Olamattom near Thodupuzha, about 150 metres above sea level, with views over the town. The Uravappara Sree Subramanya Swami temple sits on the hill and is linked in legend to the Pandavas' exile.
Piralimattom, Thodupuzha
The Nedumala caves at Piralimattom are about 10 km from Thodupuzha, on the Idukki–Ernakulam border. They are a prehistoric rock shelter with carved cupules and grinding surfaces, studied as a Neolithic-era site.
Thodupuzha Taluk, Thodupuzha
Aruvikuthu is a remote waterfall about 10 km from Thodupuzha, reached by a short trek. The rocks around it can be slippery and there have been drowning accidents, so it is best viewed with care and not for swimming.
Poomala route, Thodupuzha
Kuruvakkayam is a multi-tiered waterfall about 18 km from Thodupuzha on the Poomala route, reachable by the Poomala bus. It has a pool at the base and sits deep in the hills.
Poomala route, Thodupuzha
Njandirukki is a waterfall about 19 km from Thodupuzha on the Poomala route. It falls over steep rock and is fullest just after the monsoon.
Edavetty, Thodupuzha
Edavetty Vanam is a wooded grove in Edavetty village near Thodupuzha, listed as a birdwatching spot. It has shaded paths for a quiet walk and adjoins the Edavetty Sree Krishna temple.
Muthalakodam, Thodupuzha
St. Mary's Forane Church at Muthalakodam is a Syrian Christian church in Thodupuzha with roots said to reach back to the 13th century. It is one of the older centres of the community in the region.
Kallanickal, Thodupuzha
St. George's Church at Kallanickal near Thodupuzha is a parish of the Kothamangalam eparchy. The present church dates to 1914 and serves a large local congregation.
Idukki township, Thodupuzha
Idukki Dam is an arch dam about 55 km from Thodupuzha and one of the highest of its kind in Asia. The dam and the valley around it make a common day trip, though public viewing is open only on limited days, so check before going.
Adimali, Thodupuzha
Cheeyappara is a seven-tiered waterfall on the Kochi–Munnar highway near Adimali, about 50 km from Thodupuzha. It sits beside the road and is a common stop on the way up to Munnar.
Adimali, Thodupuzha
Adimali is a hill town about 40 km from Thodupuzha on the road to Munnar. It is a trading stop for the area's spices and a common break on the highway.
Vagamon side, Thodupuzha
Pullikkanam is a tea-estate viewpoint near Vagamon, about 45 km from Thodupuzha by the Kanjar road. It looks over rolling hills and plantations and is usually clubbed with a Vagamon trip.
Questions
Close to town you have Malankara Dam, Thommankuthu and Aanachadikuthu waterfalls, the Uravappara viewpoint and the Nedumala caves. Farther out, Idukki Dam, Cheeyappara falls and Adimali make good day trips toward Munnar.
Thommankuthu is about 18 km from Thodupuzha.
Yes. Boxall delivers water, snacks and essentials across Thodupuzha, and to hotels and homestays nearby.
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