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Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls — Gorge Falls

The Gorge Falls of Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls is the waterfall section within the gorge of the waterfall, visible from both the gorge rim and the riverbed approach trail. Located on the Kumbhavurutty stream in Punalur, Kollam district, Kerala, this section of the falls is best experienced during October to March.

Main FallsKumbhavurutty Punalur Falls
LocationPunalur, Kollam district, Kerala
River / SourceKumbhavurutty stream
StateKerala
Falls TypeForest waterfall
Best SeasonOctober to March

About This Section

This page documents the waterfall section within the gorge of Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls — visible from both the gorge rim and the riverbed approach trail. Accessible from the town of Punalur in Kollam district — the Punalur approach to Kumbhavurutty provides a different forest trail through the Kerala Western Ghats landscape

Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls flows on the Kumbhavurutty stream in Kollam, Kerala. The falls reach 25–50m. This gorge falls section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the gorge falls of Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Kollam, Kerala. Via Punalur town; forest approach with guide. The gorge falls is visible from both the gorge rim and the riverbed approach trail of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls is: Via Punalur town; forest approach with guide

Visitor Information

Best SeasonOctober to March
State / DistrictKerala — Kollam
RiverKumbhavurutty stream
Height (main falls)25–50m
Access NoteVia Punalur town; forest approach with guide
Special NoteAccessible from the town of Punalur in Kollam district — the Punalur approach to Kumbhavurutty provides a different forest trail through the Kerala Western Ghats landscape

Explore Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls

This is one section of the complete Kumbhavurutty Punalur Falls waterfall complex. Visit the main page for the complete guide including history, ecology, photography tips, and all viewpoints.