Marmala Waterfalls – Dip into the Nature
Highlights
Marmala Waterfalls lies near Theekoy which is about 13 km from Erattupetta, in Kottayam district, Kerala. It lies near to Vagamon, which is a famous top station after Munnar. Marmala Waterfalls is not much popular among the fellow travelers but it offers a very attractive and pleasing view.
Marmala Waterfalls is just 8kms from Theekoy. If you are coming from Erattupeta, after crossing Theekoy, take the first left towards the Theekoy - Mangalagiri Road, which is also a shortcut towards Vagamon.
The road from Mangalagiri to Marmala Waterfalls(about 3kms) is currently under construction(Last updated: Oct 04-2-2017), and solling has been completed recently only. You can either trail to Marmala with you 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler. And once the road finishes, you need to trail about 200meters through the walkway on the sides of a private rubber plantation in order to reach the waterfall.
The Marmala waterfall is about 60 meters in height and is falling into a 12-meter deep pool and later joins to Meenachil River. The waterfall and its surroundings enchant one to it goodness of Mother Nature and definitely be a feast for our eyes.
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Place details:
| Name: | Marmala Waterfalls |
| Name in Malayalam: | മാർമല വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം |
| Location | near Theekoy, Erattupetta |
| District: | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Other Names: | NIL |
| Entry Fees: | N/A |
| Camera Fees: | N/A |
How to reach:
Nearest Town: Theekoy, about 8km & Erattupetta, about 13km.
Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam Railway station, about 52km.
Nearest Airport: Cochin, about 95km.
From Erattupetta side: Erattupetta -> Theekoy-> Mangalagiri -> Marmala.
From Vagamon side: Vagamon-> Velikulam(Vagamon-Erattupetta route)-> Mangalagiri -> Marmala
Nearby Attractions of Marmala Waterfalls:
- Eliyattupara Waterfalls (a small waterfall, on the way to Marmala)
- Vagamon Meadows
- Illikal Kallu
- Anadayikuthu Watefalls
- Vagamon View Point
- Palazhokumpara Waterfalls
- Uluppuni View Point
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