Dhoni Waterfalls A Serene Escape in Kerala’s Palakkad

The Dhoni waterfalls is situated nearly 15 Kilometres from Palakkad town in Kerala, India. It is a beautiful place to visit near Palakkad and absolutely perfect for a day trip. The waterfall is not just a regular one; it is an activity as well. It is truly an adventurous trekking through the forest area for almost 4 Kilometres. When you walk through the forest to reach the top of a hillside waterfall, it feels overwhelming. The activities are good for your mental and physical health. People, along with their family and friends, come to visit this place.

Attraction

When someone says Dhoni, the first picture that comes to mind is the six that MS Dhoni hit against Kulasekara to win the World Cup for India. But for people in Palakkad, Kerala, India, Dhoni reminds them of a beautiful place with a serene waterfall. There is an activity to do, and that is to trek to a waterfall. The main attraction is not the destination (waterfall). It is the journey to that fall that makes it more exciting and blissful. Please do not keep your expectations too high other than those of wild beauty and a heavenly waterfall. After a long trek, when your exhausted body gets to tough the fresh cold water, you will feel like stepping into another world.

The trek is approximately 4.00 km through the forest. As a result, it might take around two hours to reach the waterfall. During and after the rainy season, the flow of the water is more intense. Here, you will not be allowed to jump into the waterfall or take a bath. But the journey will be memorable for sure. Nature lovers have reported it as a wonderful experience indeed.

History

This place is a natural one, and consequently, much historical information has not been found. However, for years, this place has served as a recreational space. Many people who love adventure come here for a safe yet exciting trip. It is situated at a very short distance from the city of Palakkad.

Inside/Outside Views

The Dhoni is bordered by Western Ghats on the north. And Dhoni Waterfalls is located around 15 km from the main city of Palakkad. It is also around 34 km from Kollengode Town in Palakkad district.

However, the Dhoni waterfalls is a 4 km trekking way (from the gate to the waterfall). While trekking, you might observe that a road has been paved with stones, thereby making it walkable in all seasons. Often, during the trekking, you will come across small streams. Inside the forest area, the impact of the sun is not too great. The road is cut in a zig-zag manner with hairpin bends so that strain and direct climbing can be avoided. However, some enthusiasts have reported that avoiding the main path and taking shortcuts can make the walk more thrilling. Such ‘unofficial paths’ to reach the fall can be seen everywhere in the forest. On such roads, you need the help of shrubs and branches of trees. It will take around 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the waterfalls. But remember that the journey is exciting and risky as well. So, you need to be extra cautious. The best time to visit is just after the rainy season.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Thursday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Friday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Saturday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Palakkad’s ‘Puduppariyaram’ area. From the busy area of Palakkad, the Dhoni Waterfalls are only 15 to 20 km away. Kerala is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Midnapore, Chennai, Siliguri, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, etc. And from Palakkad city, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Coimbatore International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 77 kilometres away from this area which is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Lucknow with direct flights to Kerala through ‘Cochin International Airport,’ Kerala. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Dhoni Waterfalls is only 7.2 km away at the ‘Palakkad Junction.’ This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.

Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.

If you are visiting Kerala for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.

Please stay away from total strangers.

We recommend that you do not visit the Dhoni waterfall with high expectations.

Be careful if you are not a swimmer.

You should carry safe water with you.

If you want to have some food, you have better get it from Palakkad.