THUSHARAGIRI WATERFALLS
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Location : 11 Km From Kodenchery, Kerala
Meaning : Snow-Capped Hills
Other Attraction : Trekking

Snuggled cosily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of
Thusharagiri. Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thushargiri exhibits a unique
kinship between the land and water. 

The three waterfalls on the backdrop of the Western Ghats provide an
exhilarating and spellbinding sight to the visitor. 

The best roar of the waterfalls can be enjoyed from September to November. The
waterfall with its gentle spray is sure to soothe every eye. The cascading
waters of the waterfall slides past with surfy smiles. 

Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the
Chalippuzha River. The river diverges into three waterfalls creating a snowy
spray, which gives the name, 'Thusharagiri'. 

Of the three, the highest waterfall is the Thenpara that falls from an altitude
of 75 metres. Situated at Kodencherry in Kozhikode district, the plantation
destination that abounds in rubber, arecanut, pepper, ginger and spices is also
a trekker's delight. 



Trekker's start early morning from the second waterfalls at the hills and climb
up through the pristine dense evergreen forests teeming with exotic birds and
animals to reach Vythiri and Waynad district by evening. There is a dam located
around 45 km from Calicut. 

The place offers challenging trekking and rock-climbing through river path and
numerous waterfalls. There is another dam at 60 km from Calicut. It is a place
of beauty, calm, and serenity. The place has a crocodile farm run by the state
forest department. 


