Palaruvi Waterfalls

Palaruvi Waterfalls is located at Palaruvi in the Kollam district of Kerala and near Tenkasi, Shenkottai, and Courtallam in the Tamilnadu state. Palaruvi falls from a height of 300 feet and is one of the most visited places in the district. Palaruvi (literally “stream of milk”) Waterfalls has developed into a great picnic area where one may take in the breathtaking scenery without any interruptions. The Kumbhavurutty Waterfalls and the Manalar Waterfalls are a couple of nearby Waterfalls one can visit upon visiting the Palaruvi Waterfalls.

As the name (Palaruvi), the water is so pure and the magnificent falls attract big crowds of people, especially during the weekends. One can visit the Palaruvi Falls any day throughout the year and is open from 8 Am to 4 Pm, the best time to visit this place is from October to March. The entry fee for Palaruvi Waterfalls is INR 25 for adults, INR 10 for Children, and INR 50 for Parking. One has to take a bus/van to reach the falls from the entrance by paying INR 50, the drive to the waterfalls through the thick lush green forest is very scenic.

Palaruvi Waterfalls is located 15 kilometers away from Thenmala, 28 kilometers from Tenkasi, 21 kilometers from Sengottai, 27 kilometers from Courtallam, and 79 kilometers from Kollam city. The nearest railway station Tenkasi Junction is located 28 kilometers away from Palaruvi Falls and Sengottai railway station is located 21 kilometers away. The closest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is located 90 kilometers away from the Palaruvi Waterfalls.

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