Attractions of Nilambur: Tourist Places

Kerala Kundu Waterfalls may not be a familiar place for many people. The site is located in the middle of Silent Valley territory in a small village called Karuvarakkundu in Malappuram District of Kerala. It is hardly 6 km away from the locale and concluded with a drive of below 10 minutes. It is also known as Kalkundu Waterfall and Karuvarakkundu Waterfalls.

A force of Nature: Kerala Kundu Waterfalls

According to the scientific facts, this is the oldest Waterfalls formed which is still vibrant and not faded away. As the waterfall situated in the middle of Silent Valley, it is bestowed with a pleasant and composed ambiance. The water will never end up flowing here. Even in Summer, there will be a large estimate of the audience to enjoy having a chit chat with friends. But most of the visitors will be from the neighborhood and, in general, youngsters are more attracted to the spot.

A large pond formed on Kerala Kundu

As the name specifies, there is a crowd-pleasing large pond formed out in the center. The water keeps flowing down through the rocks, as a result, the pond purifies naturally. Many people dive into the water from the top to get refreshed. The experiment of making dives from various spots resulted in danger many times. So be careful while walking on the slippery rocks as it is difficult to hold firmly and hard to pin on.

As it is a scenic location people do take photos with nature. The Kerala Kundu forest has a wide variety of fauna and flora species. Mammals, birds, fishes, butterflies and many other animals find their residence here. But no need to get worried as these are miles away from the Kerala Kundu Waterfalls site.

Spending few hours in the water will give you a relaxing breath and obviously prompt you to have a heavy meal. I suggest you carry enough food and water along with you while packing up as there are no proper food stations or shops.

Best time to visit the spot

It is always preferable to visit during monsoon seasons but try to avoid heavy raining days as Kerala Kundu Waterfalls stream flow will be very high. In Kerala, the monsoon season happens in two main periods. The first one starts at the end of May or beginning of July and last till September. The second one starts in the month of October and last till November. So during these periods the waterfall will be a heaven destiny for all nature lovers and adventure freaks.

A hope for development

The rumors already spreading that Kerala Government is going to invest a huge amount for the renovation of the spot. If it happens Kerala Kundu waterfalls will be one of the hottest spots in Malabar with a phenomenal tourist attraction. Rumors says that the main focus will be to develop a proper way to reach the last accent of the site. Safety will be another question that might be answered with solidarity. Proper security guards may come into the action in order to restrict the adventure lovers climbing high rocks. Yes, It will definitely avoid so many accidents.

How to reach the spot?

Nearest airport:

You can fly to Calicut International Airport which is almost 35 km away from the spot.

Nearest Railway station:

The place can be accessible easily by train if you are traveling from a huge distance. Melattur is the nearest railway station with a distance of 10 km from the spot.

Road :

The place lies remotely 10-20 minutes walk away from Perinthalmanna - Nilambur highway. The current way is little difficult to access though it will probably change once the spot renovates in upcoming years.

Establishment of Teak Plantation

Information for the visitors

The actual name of the spot is Conollys Plot Nilambur given to the plantation as it was generated during the period of Malabar district collector Henry Conolly who took well effort for creating the plot. The Forest Department of Kerala has taken well care of the plantation to make an identity by safeguarding the region. It is actually situated near to Nilambur Teak Museum which is another attraction of Nilambur. The plot is about 2.31 hectares of area and thousands of several teak has been cultivated years ago and still it's preserving. But according to the recent studies, teak trees here are almost 90 percentage dead and it is hardly finding its extinction.

Teak Plantation at Conollys Plot

Interested Group

The visitors come in a large group to attain the collective information regarding various aspects of teak and its cultivation. The real feel of a forest gives us the pleasure of enjoying nature's beauty. If you are in a group, never mind having a walk through the teak plantations to feel the fresh air. Apart from teak there are so many other trees have its origin to make a feel of the forest. The bamboos are one kind among them which draws audience interest. If you are a nature lover and wish to spend some time for relaxation you definitely find worth visiting the spot.

A hanging bridge takes you to Nilambur Teak Plantation

Hanging Bridge

For reaching Conollys Plot, a person has to walk through a long hanging bridge which is almost above 140 feet from the surface. Sometimes the suspension of the bridge makes you worry a bit while walking through it. In fact, one of the main attractions of visitors is the hanging bridge and the walk over it. A person gets a complete picture of the spot while walking through it. I can definitely say it is one of the most attractive suspension bridge with a picturesque view around.

The Tallest and the Oldest teak in Nilambur

You can find the tallest and oldest teak here in plantation locale Nilambur. The tallest one almost touching the sky and it is astonishing to see him standing so tall. Here the highest teak is above 46 meters tall and 420 centimeters girth. Ultimately a group

Biggest tree in Nilambur Teak Plantation

of 7 members together can hug a massive teak. Visitors usually taken photos holding our hands in a circle to make him stand tall for long. It is obviously a great effort from the Forest Department of Kerala to make it live even after years. Bravos !