Sentinel rock falls (Wayanad) : Locally known as Soochipara, this is a very popular leisure destination. While younger visitors love to romp in the pool formed at the fall, the more restrained can have equally good fun just taking in the scenery.

Kanthanpara (Wayanad): Relatively smaller than Sentinel Rock and rather less frequented, Kanthanpara and its surroundings are nevertheless very pleasant. An easy hike away from the main road, it is perfect for picnics.

Athirapally (Trichur): The Chalakudy River plunges down 80ft transforming it into an extraordinary billow of white forth.

Vazhachal (Trichur): Though not as spectacular as Athirapally, Vazhachal has its own charm. Near the waterfall is a medicinal herb garden with plants that can cure arthritis, skin diseases and blood pressure. The waterfall is open only between 8am and 6pm and swimming is not allowed.

Valara (Munnar): Just a kilometer away from the Cheeyapara Falls, this waterfall cascades tumultuously into a thickly forested ravine below the road.

Athukkad (Munnar): Located deep in the valley, its one of Munnar's major lures. The Athukkad falls, which becomes a roaring, untamed cascade when the monsoon peeks in July � August is an enduring sight.

Palaruvi falls (Kollam): These falls are a slender thread of water falling from a height of 300 feet. The name Palaruvi translates to �Stream of Milk". The water collects in a little pond below where bathing is allowed. To get to the falls, you'll have to take a narrow road through the woods, which is level at first and then goes uphill.