Dhoni Waterfalls

Dhoni Waterfalls

Dhoni waterfall is situated in the Dhoni hills in Palakkad district. It is surrounded by dense forests. On reaching the base of the Dhoni hills, one has to reach to the top by trekking for around 3 hours. During monsoon season, the water will be full and it is the ideal time to visit this waterfalls. The water from here flow to reach the Malampuzha dam. Near to the mountain lies a temple and the people believe that it was constructed by Goddess for Lord Shiva.
The `misty mountains' make Palakkad one of the major tourism centres of the country. Malampuzha dam and its surrounding mountains are the prime tourism location in Kerala for more than five decades now.But Dhoni, a reserve forest with its misty mountains just 12 km from Palakkad town, is emerging as a major tourism centre. Its lush green surroundings are a pleasure to watch. Dhoni is also famous for its farmhouse, harbouring hundreds of cattle of Swiss variety.
Tourists interested in watching nature at close quarters attract the Dhoni waterfalls, particularly Sapal waterfalls at Parasuramkundu.It is also easy to reach the waterfalls and other beautiful spots inside the reserve forest. A four-km walk from Dhoni main road will take you to the beautiful waterfall and the forest area, which is rich in wildlife like elephant, tiger, deer, etc.It is an ideal place for trekking. One can walk down to Malampuzha and Meenvallam waterfalls from Dhoni through the thick forests. Location15 Kms From Palakkad.