page_title: Manathoor
section_title: Pampanal Waterfalls
hierarchical_section_title: Manathoor / Pampanal Waterfalls
caption_attribution_description: English: Pampanal Waterfalls at Manathoor
context_page_description: Manathoor is a small village in Kottayam district, aside Pala - Thodupuzha Highway, 12 km from Palai town and 15 km from Thodupuzha town.
  It lies aside of Main Eastern Highway. It lies In eastern part of Kottayam District and shares its north-eastern border with Idukki District.
  It is also known as Pizhaku.
context_section_description: Pampanal Waterfalls is a famous waterfall in Kottayam district, Kerala. Pampanal Falls is located 43 km away from Kottayam & 17 km away from Thodupuzha. During the monsoon season, it gives an amazing view. May - December is the good time to watch this nature's beauty.
  Location
  Pampanal Falls is situated in Manathoor - Karimkunnam Shortcut Road, a diversion of Pala - Thodupuzha road from Manathoor.
  One have to travel 2 km through Manathoor-Karimkunnam Shoortcut road (Opposite of St. Joseph's High School. Manathoor at Pala - Thodupuzha Road). From Manathoor-Karimkunnam Shortcut Road a deviation has to be taken for 500 metres to reach the falls.
  Royal Enfield Trivandrum conducted their 49th official ride to Pampanal Waterfalls on 30 October 2016.
  Attractions at Pampanal Falls
  Three Waterfalls are there in Pampanal. Trekking from Waterfalls in Top to one in Bottom is a major attraction. Tourist can not only take bath but also take snaps closer in this falls. The falls comes from Mattathipara hills.
  Pampanal Falls - Travel Tips
  Falls can be accessed only by 1 km foot walk from Manathoor - Karimkunnam Shortcut Road
  Best time to visit is soon after monsoon
  Bathing is permitted.
  How to Reach Pampanal Falls
  By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Pampanal Falls
  By Rail: Kottayam Railway Station is the major railway station closer to Pampanal Falls
  By Bus: Frequent buses are available in Thodupuzha - Pala Route. Take Manathoor ticket. From Manathoor hire Autoriksha (approx. 40 rs)
  By Road: You can come in your private vehicle less than one km away to Pampanal Falls. (Kottayam -> Pala -> Manathoor -> Pampanal Fals or Thodupuzha -> Karimkunnam -> Pampanal Falls)
caption: Pampanal Waterfalls
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