| Kumbakkarai Falls | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Theni District |
| Coordinates | 10°10′48″N 77°31′50″E / 10.18000°N 77.53056°E |
| Elevation | 400 meters (1,300 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Watercourse | Pambar River |
Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser known falls in the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. They are located at 10°10′48″N 77°31′50″E / 10.18000°N 77.53056°E in Theni district, 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) from Periyakulam. Kumbakkarai Falls are located along the Kodai-Vellagavi-Periyakulam footpath.
These falls have two stages. At the first stage, water collects in huge rock recesses which are each named after wild animals such as tiger, elephant, snake etc. The Pambar river then flows .5 km (0.31 mi) to the second stage before falling as the main waterfall.[1]
The water originates in Kodaikanal Hills and flows along the rocks and finally reaches the foot hills. This place is called Kumbakarai. The travellers come here and take bath in the falls. The water flows throughout the year; but in rainy seasons the flow will be very heavy. Bathing is possible. There is a bus from Periyakulam with fare of Rs. 5 (6AM,7AM,1PM,3.30PM,4.30PM). There is no guest house.[2]
- ^ "Kumbakkarai Falls". Tamilnadu Waterfalls & Dams. Discover Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 23 September 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
- ^ "KUMBAKKARAI FALLS". THENI FALLS. Theni Online. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2009.