A river with seven waterfalls flows at the edge of the village. That is the tourist attraction in Thommankuthu. On the banks of the river are thick forests with a wide variety of plants and trees. One can trek through the forests. . You can climb that rugged path listening to the soothing sound of the waterfalls and the greetings of cicadas. The smell of damp wood penetrates your nostrils sharply in some places.
The greatest advantage in Thommankuthu is that the place retains the pristine beauty. There are no traces of the modern civilisation and its inevitable pollution, though one may be saddened to find a few disposable cups and plastic bottles in one or two places. There are constant reminders that the place is meant for eco-tourism and hence waste should not be strewn around. But there is no place assigned for dumping the waste that the tourists normally carry with them – plastic bottles for water or soft drinks, disposable plates for snacks, etc. You may, however, be relieved that such wastes are found very rarely in the place.
If you wish to spend some time in the lap of nature, breathing invigorating air, relishing green beauty, inhaling the aromas of nature and immersing yourself in the coolness of flowing water, Thommankuthu is an ideal place.
To enjoy the panoramic beauty the best way is to undertake a trek that takes one to the top of the mountain, a nearly 12 kilometres climb. Under the present circumstance only one-day tours can be conducted owing to the lack of boarding and lodging facilities.This enchanting place with its natural splendour is also an ideal venue for adventure tourism.
Sign boards are kept through out the place reminding thevisitors that its dangerous to get down into the river.
The less adventurous have the option of enjoying the shallow pools below.
Strictly follow the advices of guides and forest officers.
Location
Thommankuthu comes under the Kaliyar Forest Range of Kothamangalam Forest Division.
Thommankuthu is located 18 km from Thodupuzha (Idukki district), from where buses are available at regular intervals passing through Thommankuthu.Nearest town is Karimannoor which is nearly 10 km from Thommankuthu.
Thommankuthu is located 18 km from Thodupuzha (Idukki district), from where buses are available at regular intervals passing through Thommankuthu.Nearest town is Karimannoor which is nearly 10 km from Thommankuthu.
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Road links to Thodupuzha
- Thodupuzha-Pala Road ( approx. 26 km) via Karimkunnam, Kurinji, Antheenad, Choondacherry, Pizhag. KSRTC buses on the Thodupuzha-Kottayam sector ply every 30 minutes; private buses, every 10 minutes.
- Thodupuzha-Idukki Road ( approx. 60 km) via Mrala, Muttom, Moolamattom. KSRTC buses on the Thodupuzha-Idukki/Kattapana/Thopramkudi/Nedumkandom sector ply every 1 hour ; private buses, every 30 minutes.
- Thodupuzha-Eratupetta Road ( approx. 35 km) via Mrala, Muttom, Challav, Melukavumattom, Melukav, Edamarak & Kalathookadav . Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Eratupetta / Kanjirapally/ Erumely/ Pathanamthitta/ Ranni sector ply every 30 minutes from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Kaliyar Road ( approx. 20 km) via Muthalakudom, Kunnam, Vandamattom, East Kodikulam, Kaliyar. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Kaliyar / Vannapuram sector ply every 30 minutes from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Vannapuram Road ( approx. 20 km) via Muthalakudom, Kunnam, West Kodikulam, Padikkapadam, Thenathoor, Njarakad, Vannapuram. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Thenathoor / Vannapuram sector ply every 30 minutes from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Neelur Road ( approx. 25 km) via Mrala, Muttom, Challav, Thudanganad ( Thodanganad) , Neelur. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Neelur / Karimkunnam sector ply every 1 hour from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Adimali Road ( approx. 75 km) via Manakad, Kumarangalam, Kaloor, Ipe Memorial School, Paingotoor, Pareekanni, Antheenatt Kavala, Oonukal, Neriamangalam, Adimali. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Oonukal / Adimali sectors ply every 1 hour from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Kaloorkad Road ( approx. 20 km) via Paara, Painkulam, Kaloorkad. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Kaloorkad sectors ply every 30 minutes from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Muvatupuzha Road ( approx. 20 km) via Vazhakulam. KSRTC buses and private buses on the Thodupuzha- Trichur/ Ernakulam/ Muvatupuzha sectors ply every 10 minutes from the KSRTC Stand / Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-Karimannoor Road ( approx. 11 km) via Muthalakudom, Kunnam, Karimanoor. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Karimannoor / Cheenikuzhi sector ply every 10 minutes from the Private bus stand, every 10 minutes.
- Thodupuzha-Vannapuram Road – Via Thomanjuth - ( approx. 25 km) via Muthalakudom, Kunnam, Karimanoor, Thomankuth, Vannapuram. Private buses on the Thodupuzha- Vannapuram sector ply every 1 hour from the Private bus stand.
- Thodupuzha-poomala(approx 20 km)-via kummamkallu,idavetty,aalakkodu,kalayanthani,ilamdesham,karukappalli kavala,pannimattom,inchakkattu kavala,saamikkavala,poomala..it ll take arnd 1 hr..n' der r private buses from thodupuzha in each half an hour.
Places to see near by
- Don't miss the "Uravapara" (which is a temple upside a rock mountain)
- Also don't miss Malamkara Dam which is so nice. 8 km from Thodupuzha - Idukki route
- Ilaveezhapunchira - hill top, very scenic , 25 kms from Thodupuzha(20kms by car, 5kms by walk or jeep) - Idukki route - never miss this!
- Hanging bridges - many on the way to Moolamattam
- Naadukaani - view - 25kms from Thodupuzha - Idukki road
- Famous Dams - Idukki road
- KURUVAKKAYAM waterfalls -18 km IN POOMALA ROUTE GET A POOMALA BUS FROM THODUPUZHA..
- NJANDIRUKKI waterfalls-19 km IN POOMALA ROUTE..GET A POOMALA BUS FROM THODUPUZHA..
- kizharukuthu waterfall -20km IN KARIMANNOOR rute get a karimannoor bus from thodupuzha
- Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Keezharkuthu
- Kulamavu
- Malankara Reservoir
- Nadukani
- Painavu
- Palkulamedu
- Thommankuthu
- Thumpachi Calveri Samuchayam
- Illaveezhapunjira
- District Agricultural Farm Arikuzha
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