Valara waterfall

Valara waterfall is often mentioned together with Cheeyappara fall. They both are road side attractions of Cochin – Munnar highway. However, the distance between them is about 12 kms.

Unlike Cheeyappara, Valara fall is not right next to the road. It is not too far either. Located about 50 metres or a bit more from the highway, can be seen in its full glory right from the road.

The stream that creates the waterfall is surrounded by dense growth of trees all around. The patch of rock where water cascades down is the only exception. 

The cascade is alive even in summer, however the size is greatly reduced then.

There is no access to the waterfall. So the only thing to do is view it from the road side.

There are a few shops across the road. Time permits, can settle with a coffee at the top floor of the restaurant, enjoying fabulous view of the jungle.

There a few waterfalls within the jungle. They are hard to reach. Any jungle trek needs the help of an experienced local guide.

How to reach Valara waterfall

Valarakuthu, the location of the waterfall, is about 23 kms past Neriyamangalam, if you are travelling from Cochin to Munnar or Thekkady.

After Neriyamangalam, the ghat road begins. Soon you will come across Cheeyappara, which is right next to the road. About 12 kms after Cheeyappara, you will hear the roaring noise again. Stop the car there; otherwise you may miss the waterfall since it is a bit off the road.

The hill station town of Adimali is just about 7 kms from Valarakuthu.

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