page_title: Tourism in Kerala
section_title: Waterfalls
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Kerala / Major attractions / Waterfalls
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context_page_description: Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the state's economy.
  Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination, with most tourism circuits concentrated around the north of the country. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation—the government agency that oversees tourism prospects of the state—laid the foundation for the growth of the tourism industry. In the decades that followed, Kerala Tourism was able to transform itself into one of the niche holiday destinations in India. The tag line Kerala – God's Own Country was adopted in its tourism promotions and became a global superbrand.
context_section_description: Adyanpara Falls, near Nilambur
  Aruvikkuzhi, near Maramon, Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District
  Aruvikkuzhi, near Pallickathode, Kottayam District
  Athirappilly Falls 80 ft (24 m)
  Charpa Falls
  Cheeyappara Falls, near Adimali
  Chethalayam Falls, in Wayanad
  Kumbhavurutty Falls in Kollam district
  Lakkom Water Falls
  Madatharuvi Falls, near Ranny in Pathanamthitta District
  Marmala waterfall
  Meenmutty Falls, Thiruvananthapuram
  Meenmutty Falls 984 ft (300 m), in Wayanad
  Mulamkuzhi, near Malayattoor in Ernakulam District
  Panieli Poru waterfalls Ernakulam
  Palaruvi Falls, 300 ft (91 m) in Aryankavu near Punalur in Kollam district
  Pattathippara Falls
  Perunthenaruvi Falls
  Siruvani Waterfalls Palakkad
  Soochipara Falls 656 ft (200 m) / Sentinelrock falls, in Wayanad
  Thommankuthu Falls, near Thodupuzha
  Thusharagiri Falls
  Valara Falls, near Adimali
  Vazhachal Falls, near Athirappilly
  Vazhvanthol waterfalls Trivandrum
caption: Athirappilly Falls
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