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Suruli Cumbum Falls — Stream Section

The Stream Section of Suruli Cumbum Falls is the approach stream section of the waterfall, the river before it reaches the main waterfall formation. Located on the Suruli stream (Vaigai catchment) in Cumbum Valley, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, this section of the falls is best experienced during October to January.

Main FallsSuruli Cumbum Falls
LocationCumbum Valley, Theni district, Tamil Nadu
River / SourceSuruli stream (Vaigai catchment)
StateTamil Nadu
Falls TypeValley approach to Megamalai falls
Best SeasonOctober to January

About This Section

This page documents the approach stream section of Suruli Cumbum Falls — the river before it reaches the main waterfall formation. The Cumbum Valley floor, ringed by the Megamalai and Cardamom hills, provides the valley-level approach to the Suruli falls — the falls descend from the plateau rim above into the valley below

Suruli Cumbum Falls flows on the Suruli stream (Vaigai catchment) in Theni, Tamil Nadu. The falls reach 100m. This stream section section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the stream section of Suruli Cumbum Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Theni, Tamil Nadu. Via Cumbum town in the Cumbum Valley; road to Megamalai gates. The stream section is the river before it reaches the main waterfall formation of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Suruli Cumbum Falls is: Via Cumbum town in the Cumbum Valley; road to Megamalai gates

Visitor Information

Best SeasonOctober to January
State / DistrictTamil Nadu — Theni
RiverSuruli stream (Vaigai catchment)
Height (main falls)100m
Access NoteVia Cumbum town in the Cumbum Valley; road to Megamalai gates
Special NoteThe Cumbum Valley floor, ringed by the Megamalai and Cardamom hills, provides the valley-level approach to the Suruli falls — the falls descend from the plateau rim above into the valley below

Explore Suruli Cumbum Falls

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