Kombaikani Waterfalls
About 60 km from Trivandrum Town, two glittering waterfalls, Kombaikani and Meenmutty Waterfalls are situated on the upper reaches of the Neyyar Reservoir in Trivandrum District. Located near Kallar, on the way to Ponmudi from Thiruvananthapuram, the waterfalls along with its serene surroundings offer a unique and invigorating experience.
A trek of two km from Kallar, through dense forests, would take one to the Meenmutti waterfalls and a further two km, to the Kombaikani waterfalls. Kallar, famous for round-shaped boulders and pebbles, is situated en route to the popular hill station of Ponmudi.
The place gets its name from the River Kallar, which flows through the region. Kallu means "stone" and Aru means "river". It is a favorite haunt for picnickers and attracts many with an interest in trekking, angling, and bird watching. The main attractions are the nearby Golden Valley and the Meenmutti waterfalls.
Unlike the Meenmutti waterfall, the Golden Valley is easily accessible from the main road. Here one can take a dip in the crystal clear waters to cool off and also watch the many rapids and small pools that dot a good part of the river in this area.
