Areekkal Waterfalls

Areekkal Waterfalls drops about 100 feet in three stages down the Mannathur Hills, with forest and rubber plantations framing the view. From the parking area near the entrance, it's a short walk of roughly 50 steps to the upper viewpoint, or about 150 steps down if you want to reach the pool at the base. The pool below the third level is barricaded off for visitor access, and the water here is shallow enough that families with kids can wade in without much worry. Separate changing rooms for men and women make it easy to get in and out of the water without hassle, and restrooms are available on site. Compared to Kerala's better-known waterfalls, this one stays relatively quiet through the week, picking up crowds mainly on weekends and holidays when families come for a day out. There's not much to eat nearby beyond a bakery and a toddy shop, so most visitors bring food from town before heading in.