Trip to Thirparappu waterfalls

Thirparappu waterfalls is a famous tourist spot situated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

Water comes to Thirparappu waterfalls from the Kodayar River, and there are so many beautiful spots near it. 

We (me, Pradeep, Jineesh, and, Tibin) planned a trip to Thirparappu waterfalls one week ago and had our trip in Jan-09-2011.

 There is about a 55-kilometer journey to Thirparappu waterfalls from Trivandrum city, and We took about one and a half hour to reach there.

 We first went to one of the resting places near the waterfalls and took our lunch. After lunch, we covered a little bit of area by walk and then went to the waterfalls.

Some of the photos we took:

swimming pool

Another attraction is a well-maintained swimming pool near the waterfall. The water is fresh as it flows from the waterfalls, so there is no need to worry about hygiene. 

The only problem we faced was the presence of a huge crowd here. If you are looking for a family picnic place, Thirparappu is the right spot.

Thirparappu Mahadevar Temple

If you are a religious person, you can visit Thirparappu Mahadevar Temple. Lord Shiva is the deity, and it is one of the important Shiva temples in the Kanyakumari district.

Boating facility at Thirparappu waterfalls

There is a boating facility available for tourists. Pedal boats are available for rent, and tourists can travel through the river. 

1. My Evening at Bekal Fort
2. Travel With Manimalayar
3. Tomb of Blessed Kunjachan at Ramapuram Forane Church
4. Evening at Varkala Papanasam Beach

It is a pleasant experience due to the spectacular scenery(thick vegetation) on both sides of the river. After spending our half-day, we returned to Trivandrum with a clean and pleasant mind.

1. Golden Valley Tourist Spot
2. Pradeep's Marriage
3. My Kanyakumari Trip
4. Kollam Beach

Trip to Bekal Fort, Kasargod, Kerala - Pictures and Route

On our last trip to Kasargod, I and friends decided to visit one of the popular tourist attractions in northern Kerala. It was none other than the famous Bekal Fort and Bekal beach. 

We spend the entire afternoon there. 

Bekal Fort is situated in Kasargod district, Kerala state, and a recognized tourist destination. It is a big fort that occupies forty acres of land and situates near a beautiful beach.

By analyzing the structure of Bekal Fort, we can say it was built for military requirements rather than any administration requirements. 

It is the largest fort in Kerala. Another attraction of Bekal Fort is the presence of a Mosque and Hanuman temple situated very near each other, which shows the religious harmony of Ancient Kerala. 

 Right now, Bekal Fort is controlled by the Archaeological Survey of India. We entered the fort with their permission and took some photos.  You can see those pictures below. 

Me and Rakesh T at Bekal Fort.






History of Bekal Fort

It is believed that Bekal Fort was built by Sivappa Naik in the 1650s, and in 1763 Mysore army occupied the fort under the command of Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan.  The British army took control of Bekal Fort after the defeat of Tipu Sultan.

Bekal Beach

Bekal beach is another attraction besides the fort.

Tourists have no special restriction here so far.

 If the sea is in normal condition tourists can go to the beach.  One guard is always there, and tourists should follow the instructions of the guard. 

1. Manimala River Trip
2. Vazhvanthol Waterfalls
3. Thirparappu waterfalls
4. One Day at Pathiramanal Island

How to Reach Bekal Fort

It is just a 15 km journey to Bekal Fort from Kasargod town. The nearest Airports are at Mangalore (about 50 km from Kasargod), Karipur International Airport (200 km from Kasargod), and Kannur International Airport.

1. Kumarakom Backwater Tourism
2. Exploring Trivandrum Museum
3. Shanghumugham Beach
4. Janardana Swamy Temple Varkala