Meenvallam Waterfalls

Meenvallam Waterfalls is a five-tiered cascade located in Karimba village near Kalladikode in Palakkad district, Kerala. Situated within dense forest on the Thuppanad River, a tributary of the Kalpathipuzha, it is managed as an eco-tourism destination by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation. The falls drop from about 30 meters across multiple steps surrounded by evergreen forest, attracting visitors for trekking, nature walks and seasonal monsoon views.

Visitors can expect a forested eco-tourism site with a five-step cascade flowing through dense evergreen forest. Access involves a 1-2 km guided trek along forest trails to reach different tiers of the falls. The surroundings include thick vegetation, rocky pools at the base of tiers, and viewpoints for photography. Facilities are basic with ticket counter, parking and guide services. The area is managed by the forest department and requires a guide for entry.

Developed as an eco-tourism destination by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation in association with the local Vana Samrakshana Samithi to promote forest conservation and community-based tourism in the Karimba forest range.