Photo Gallery of Palaruvi Waterfalls
Palaruvi Waterfalls
One of the most resplendent waterfalls located in an eco tourism location in Kollam District, the Palaruvi water fall is managed by the Palaruvi Vana Samrakhana Samithi (VSS) under the Thenmala Forest Development Agency. It falls from a height of 80 m,in cascades of milky spray.Palaruvi means “stream of milk” in the colloquial language of Kerala, that is Malayalam. The falls together with the surrounding mountains and their rich diverse vegetation presents an unparalleled enchanting scenic experience to the visitor. It is so refreshing that one cannot resist the temptation of having a body-massage in its showers, a divine experience of rebirth. The falls, which is a memorable experience, is visited by one lakh people every year.It is one of the highest water falls in the country.
History
Palaruvi had been the holiday retreat of the Maharaja of Travancore until owing to some alleged ill-omen, the retreat was shifted to Quartalam. The remnants of resting places,the Kalmandapams, chariot-shed, horse-stable etc., are still available.Behind the falls, the Maharaja developed a 200 acre coffee estate, known as Rajathottam, for bringing himself close to Palaruvi. Those were the golden years of Palaruvi when it had unveiled its beauty only to a favoured few.
One of the most resplendent waterfalls located in an eco tourism location in Kollam District, the Palaruvi water fall is managed by the Palaruvi Vana Samrakhana Samithi (VSS) under the Thenmala Forest Development Agency. It falls from a height of 80 m,in cascades of milky spray.Palaruvi means “stream of milk” in the colloquial language of Kerala, that is Malayalam. The falls together with the surrounding mountains and their rich diverse vegetation presents an unparalleled enchanting scenic experience to the visitor. It is so refreshing that one cannot resist the temptation of having a body-massage in its showers, a divine experience of rebirth. The falls, which is a memorable experience, is visited by one lakh people every year.It is one of the highest water falls in the country.
History
Palaruvi had been the holiday retreat of the Maharaja of Travancore until owing to some alleged ill-omen, the retreat was shifted to Quartalam. The remnants of resting places,the Kalmandapams, chariot-shed, horse-stable etc., are still available.Behind the falls, the Maharaja developed a 200 acre coffee estate, known as Rajathottam, for bringing himself close to Palaruvi. Those were the golden years of Palaruvi when it had unveiled its beauty only to a favoured few.
The VSS provides
a. Typical Kerala food.
b. Facilities for trekking to evergreen forests and to sandal trees bearing forests .
Importance
1. Water falls
1. Water falls
2. Bourdilon's Plot- Oldest Teak plantation
3. Remains of the historical structures
How to reach
This place in located about 75 km from Kollam. We can reach here through bus as it’s located in the Kollam- Shencottah road.The nearest airport is the Trivandrum international Airport which is at a distance of 82 km from Palaruvi Water falls. The Kollam railway station is at a distance of 75 km from the location.
This place in located about 75 km from Kollam. We can reach here through bus as it’s located in the Kollam- Shencottah road.The nearest airport is the Trivandrum international Airport which is at a distance of 82 km from Palaruvi Water falls. The Kollam railway station is at a distance of 75 km from the location.
Telephone:
Palaruvi VSS office :- 0475 2211200
Divisional Forest Office, Thenmala - 0475 2344521 Mob:- 09447979037
Palaruvi VSS office :- 0475 2211200
Divisional Forest Office, Thenmala - 0475 2344521 Mob:- 09447979037
Address:
Divisional Forest Officer
Divisional Forest Office
Thenmala P.O.,
Kollam (Dist:), Kerala.
Divisional Forest Officer
Divisional Forest Office
Thenmala P.O.,
Kollam (Dist:), Kerala.
