About Thusharagiri Waterfalls
Thusharagiri Waterfalls is a group of three cascades located near Kodenchery in Kozhikode district, Kerala, within the Western Ghats. Formed by the Chalippuzha River, a tributary of the Chaliyar, the falls include Thenpara, Erattumukku and Mazhavil Chattam. Surrounded by evergreen forest and plantations, it is managed as an ecotourism destination offering trekking trails, viewpoints and natural pools, attracting visitors especially during the post-monsoon season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested setting with three tiered waterfalls accessible via short trekking trails from the ticket counter. The area features rocky streams, natural pools, viewpoints and dense evergreen vegetation with butterflies and birds. Facilities are basic with pathways, steps and forest trails leading to the falls. Water flow is strongest after the monsoon, and the site offers sightseeing, photography and light trekking through the Western Ghats landscape.
Key highlights
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Three-tiered waterfall system comprising Thenpara, Erattumukku and Mazhavil Chattam
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Located in evergreen forest of the Western Ghats along the Chalippuzha River
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Trekking trails connecting the lower to upper falls through forest
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Natural pools and rocky stream beds at the base of the falls
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Ecotourism destination with viewpoints and rich flora and fauna
Route
| By air | Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode), about 60 km away, is the nearest airport |
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| By train | Kozhikode Railway Station, about 50 km away, is the nearest major railhead with connections to major cities in Kerala and beyond |
| By road |