Keralamkund Falls is located above 1500 feet from the sea level in the Kumpan mountain at Karuvarakkund near the Silent Valley National Park on the northeastern border of Malappuram district, Kerala.[1][2] It is one of the major water falls in Malappuram and was included in the map of national adventure tourism in 2016.[3]
Overview
Keralamkund is the first tourism center in Malappuram district to be included in the national adventure tourism map. It is situated at the foothills of Kumpanmala, at an altitude of 1350 feet above sea level in shadow of the Western Ghats.[4] The waterfall is formed by the confluence of streams flowing through various tributaries on the mountain. The climate is cool and the region is home to rare species of flora and fauna.[5] The area is also considered as a danger zone as it has led to death of some people.[6] The Natmug Valley, which has castor plantations is nearly a kilometer from here. Karuvarakund, a recreation areas are also a major hub for young people is located 7 km from here.[7] The Cherumb eco village is also located near to Keralamkund waterfalls.[8]
Despite its popularity, the site has faced significant maintenance issues. By 2025, reports highlighted the dilapidation of the DTPC-owned tourism centre, citing rusted iron staircases, inaccessible approach roads, and environmental hazards caused by an overflowing septic tank discharging waste into the river.[9]
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References
- ↑ സഞ്ചാരികളുടെ മനംമയക്കിയ കേരളാംകുണ്ട് വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം പുനര്നിര്മ്മാണം അവസാന ഘട്ടത്തില്. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ Keralamkundu waterfalls at Karuvarakundu in Malappuram. Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ Landslides fills in Keralamkund waterfalls. English Archives. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ കോവിഡ് കാലത്ത് മാടി വിളിക്കുകയാണ് പ്രകൃതിയൊരുക്കിയ ഇൗ ചാരുത. ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ സാഹസികരേ, കേരളാംകുണ്ട് നിങ്ങളെ കാത്തിരിക്കുന്നു, പ്രകൃതി ഒരുക്കിയ സ്വിമ്മിങ്പൂളുമായി. Indian Express Malayalam. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ Youth meets watery grave in Keralamkund waterfalls, Nijeesh, T. P.. The Times of India(October 16, 2016). Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടങ്ങളും പ്രകൃതിരമണീയമായ സ്ഥലങ്ങളും; വിസ്മയ കാഴ്ചകളൊരുക്കി മലപ്പുറത്തെ കരുവാരക്കുണ്ട്. Samayam Malayalam. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ കരിമ്പായിക്കോട്ട, പന്തീരായിരം ഏക്കർ വനം, നാടുകാണി ചുരം: കാഴ്ച്ചകളാൽ സമ്പന്നമാണ് മലപ്പുറം ജില്ല. ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ↑ Authorities’ apathy to Keralamkundu centre is blow to Kerala’s tourism culture. Authorities’ apathy to Keralamkundu centre is blow to Kerala’s tourism culture. Retrieved 2026-03-21.