Often mentioned together Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls, are located in close proximity on the Cochin-Munnar highway with dense growth of trees all around. The beautiful Cheeyappara waterfall cascades down in seven steps and meet the Valara Waterfalls in the most amazing manner to create a glorious sight. A lot of tourists prefer visiting this place on their way back from Munnar as it lies on the main highway and can be spotted very easily between the lush green trees spread everywhere. It is a chain of waterfalls in the Deviyar River that originates from the Western Ghats.
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali around 10 km on the Kochi-Munnar highway and is a great place for trekking and jungle exploration. Valara is surrounded by a chain of waterfalls and thick green forests and offer a breathtaking view of the stunning waterfall and splendid forests. The place attracts not only tourists from different parts of the state & country, but plenty of locals, who come here in large numbers to enjoy the magnificent sight of the waterfall.
Several species of animals and birds can be spotted in this area, because of which the Cheeyappara waterfall is declared as an eco tourism destination. Also, there is no access to the waterfall and the only way is to view it from the road side and that’s what every tourist does here. The place is so serene that it helps tourists to unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. People come here with their family and friends to unwind by playing near the water-body, swimming and lazing around, enjoying the natural beauty of the place.
