The forest of the western ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that roar, gurgle and splash down the mountain side. Almost all these scintillating cascades are the venues for picnics around the year.

Palaruvi : which means "stream of milk" makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 ft. The palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. Palaruvi is covered by dense forest rubber and tea plantations. Thenmala is also a dam site. An echo tourism project is implimeted here. The P.W.D. inspection bunglaw and K.T.D.C motel offer comfortable accomodation.
Location: 66 km from Kollam, at Thenmala.

Athirapally : Located at the entrance to the Shollayar ranges, this 80 foot waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Athirappally is situated 78 km from Kochi.

Vazhachal :Just short drive from Athirappally this picturesque spot is adjacent to dense green forestland and is a part of the Chalakudy river.Athirappally and Vazhachalare the most famous waterfalls of Kerala and favourite destinations of tourists.