The forests of Western Ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that gurgle and splash down the mountain side. The wooded forests of Western Ghats are hidden with cascading showers. Abundant greenery in Kerala ensures a continuing freshness for weary heart and soul. Along with the vast stenches of sea and river, mountains and forests, the lakes and waterfalls of Kerala captivating the imagination of the incoming visitors, Rushing down from a great height, the waterfall too present a breathtakingly picturesque beauty. This enchanting waterfall, set in a picturesque wooded area, is a popular picnic spot. The fury and beauty of the waterfalls are best watched during monsoon when it attains a phenomenal 400 meters width and falls 80 mtrs deep down on the waiting rocks. The whispering breeze, the lovely sylvan rain forests and the river rich in mineral make an exhilarating experience for any visitor. 75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai road near Aryankavu, is the Palaruvi waterfalls. The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara Falls cascades down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Snuggled cozily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of Thusharagiri. Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thusharagiri exhibits a unique kinship between the land and water.