PERUNTHENARUVI WATERFALLS
Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls located on the western ghats of the Sahyadri Range in dense Sabarimala forest area, Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls is a famous waterfall located about 15 km from Pathanamittha District of Kerala India. Perunthenaruvi means "The Great Honey Stream" is known for its width but not height. The Waterfalls later unites with River Pamba. Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls is renowned set off point for Sabarimala Pilgrimage.
At Perumthenaruvi, water gushes through a gorge forming a gorgeous display. The slant may ultimately reach about 100 ft height. Further, the water gracefully flows through areas of rocks, trees and wild flowers radiating a lovely feel. Great many bees, settled in the adjacent woods, have transformed here to a Kingdom of beehives. Naturally, the stream flowing through this area came to be called the great honey stream – Perunthenaruvi (also Perumthenaruvi) in local vernacular. After splashing as a waterfall, this honey stream further along its course, gets poured into River Pampa. The rocky terrain majestically extends above and below the waterfall. Mighty monsoon unites its droplets to bury bulk of these rocks. As soon as monsoon departs, rocks start to peep up again.
Perunthenaruvi waterfall looks beautiful in its width and small streams coming in between rocks has its own beauty.The place is often visited by nature lovers and photographers as it offers nature at its best. A place a waterfall must to be visited.
Best Time to Visit
As Kerala has the tropical type climate, the ideal time to visit can be anytime between October and February. The temperature ranges between a maximum of 22 degrees and a minimum of around 8 degrees. Also, the monsoons strike around June so that is the time of the year when the place should be avoided.
How to reach
Perumthenaruvi waterfalls lies in Vechuchira village of Pathanamthitta District Kerala. Once reached Vechuchira, take the approach road next to Navodaya School. The waterfall is at a walking distance of 5 minutes from the School.
The nearest towns are Ranni at 12 Kilometres and Thiruvalla at 16 Kilometres, where accommodations and decent restaurants are available.
You can reach Perunthenaruvi via Pathanamthitta-Ranni or Kottayam – Erumeli routes.
There is an alternative less trodden path who wants to get closer to nature. That is the Athykkayam - Kudamurutti - Chenna route. A trek of 20 minutes through tea plantations is needed to reach the waterfall. The trek through beautiful surroundings is a nice experience.
Perunthenaruvi waterfall looks beautiful in its width and small streams coming in between rocks has its own beauty.The place is often visited by nature lovers and photographers as it offers nature at its best. A place a waterfall must to be visited.
Best Time to Visit
As Kerala has the tropical type climate, the ideal time to visit can be anytime between October and February. The temperature ranges between a maximum of 22 degrees and a minimum of around 8 degrees. Also, the monsoons strike around June so that is the time of the year when the place should be avoided.
How to reach
Perumthenaruvi waterfalls lies in Vechuchira village of Pathanamthitta District Kerala. Once reached Vechuchira, take the approach road next to Navodaya School. The waterfall is at a walking distance of 5 minutes from the School.
The nearest towns are Ranni at 12 Kilometres and Thiruvalla at 16 Kilometres, where accommodations and decent restaurants are available.
You can reach Perunthenaruvi via Pathanamthitta-Ranni or Kottayam – Erumeli routes.
There is an alternative less trodden path who wants to get closer to nature. That is the Athykkayam - Kudamurutti - Chenna route. A trek of 20 minutes through tea plantations is needed to reach the waterfall. The trek through beautiful surroundings is a nice experience.
