Thommankuthu
Thommankuthu (Malayalam: തൊമ്മന്കുത്ത്) is a waterfall located in Thodupuzha Thaluk in Idukki District of the southern state of Kerala, India. It is popular tourist spot in the state and one the major centres of eco-tourism in Kerala. It situated in the southern part of Western Ghats mountain range. Thomankoothu waterfalls is not a single waterfall but a series of 12 falls over a distance of 5km.[1]
Thommankuthu Waterfalls
Closer view of Thommankuthu Falls
Thommankuthu തൊമ്മന്കുത്ത് | |
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village | |
  Thommankuthu Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°54′0″N 76°47′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 685581 |
| Telephone code | 04862 |
| Nearest city | Thodupuzha |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Idukki |
| Climate | almost same as in all over kerala (Köppen) |
Location
Thommankuthu is located 18 km from Thodupuzha. Nearest towns are Karimannoor and Vannappuram and Udumbannoor which are nearly 10 km from Thommankuthu.
Trekking
Thommankuthu waterfall is a seven - step waterfall located in forest. A trek of 12 km through the forests is possible.
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