Ezharakund waterfalls in Kudiyanmala, Kannur is a tourist destination maintained by the Kannur District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC).
This is one of the most picturesque waterfalls of Kannur district, situated on the Paithalmala valley close to the Kerala-Karnataka border, located at about 50 Km Northeast of Kannur via Sreekandapuram and Kudiyanmala.
Address: Kudiyanmala Pottenplave Rd, Pottenplave, Vellad, Kerala 670582
Roads in this part of Kannur are really good (mostly tarred roads). At some places, it’s a bit narrow.
The name Ezharakund literally translates to seven and a half pits in malayalam (local language widely spoken in Kerala, India).
This waterfalls comprises of multiple levels of rocky natural pools of varying sizes and depths that contain crystal clear water for most period of the year.
We covered this destination as a part of a day trip from Koyilandy. During this one day trip we covered Parassinikadavu Temple, Palakayyam thattu and Ezharakund waterfalls.
We parked our taxi (parking charge for Innova was around Rs.50) near to the base station.
Please remember there is an entry fee of Rs.100/person.
You are not allowed to take your vehicle directly to the falls (at the top) from the base station.
From the base station we hired a local jeep to reach the top of the waterfalls.
You can request for a jeep at the reception of the base station and they will arrange one for you. The jeeps are not readily available at the base station. It will take some time for the jeeps to arrive at the base station. There are seats available near the base station and you can also capture some photographs while waiting for the jeep.
The jeep charges was around Rs. 300 (one side) and you can pay the money (cash only) to the jeep driver after reaching the top of the falls.
Our recommendation is to take a jeep one side (preferably onward journey to the falls) and you can return from the falls to the basestation by walk.
However we have seen people who walk both up and down the falls and please remember that it would really test your fitness levels.
The jeep journey is really nice and you would love that trip, for sure.
While going in jeep, you will find few houses on both sides of the road.
The jeep will take you to the topmost part of the falls. After getting down, you need to show your tickets to the staff at the gate. From that gate, it is hardly few meters to the falls.
There is also a small observatory tower, from where you can capture some good photographs of the falls.
The falls make a unique scene. It is like few kettles stacked one after the other. As the water over flows the first, it fills in the second kettle and so on. The area is still a hidden treasure although the state government is working to develop it.
We had visited this place in December and during that time, we could see people swimming / bathing in the water.
There are two pools which is safe to swim. These are watched over by life guards and life jackets are also available. There are also changing rooms near the falls.
After exploring the falls, you can walk back (at your own time convenience) to the base station.
Its almost 1.2 km walk from the falls to the base station and would easily take around 1 hour to reach down. Children can also easily walk.
Tourism department has constructed a pedestrian pathway from the base station till the falls.
The pathways are properly marked and safety rails are fixed in many places in order to prevent people from entering the stream. These metal rails are very helpful to hold, while walking.
On certain points throughout the walkway, there are guards on duty. We were told that there are around 20 guards in and around this place at any point of time.
In many sections of the trail, benches are placed to rest and enjoy the views. Overall, this is a very family friendly place, catered for any age group.
Please note that this place is relatively busy on Saturday/Sunday and on Public Holidays. There is a small shop serving snacks and tea are present near to the base station. There are a few home stays and resorts near by.
Best time to visit:
Due to the abundance of shades along the walking trail, you can visit here anytime of the day and will have a good experience.
People say that Monsoon time mainly june – August is the best time to visit this falls.
However, it might not be a good idea to visit during heavy rainy days as the stream and the waterfall can overflow to the trails
Opening time is 9AM – 6 PM
How to reach
Ezharakund Waterfalls is located from Kannur around 50 km via Chirakkal – Kololam Rd. The nearest railway station is Kannur, about 39 km and Kannur International Airport, about 59 km.
Popular destinations near by:
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Palakkayam Thattu
- Paithalmala
Summary : Ezharakund falls in Kannur is a real gift of nature . Though not that popular yet, we definitely recommend you to visit this place to experience the beautiful waterfalls and the walking trail. You would never be disappointed, that is a GUARANTEE..