Saturday, April 25, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 14

Upstream view

With my friend S.K.Venkatesh on a jolly ride

View of the bridge from our boat

While My Friend S.K.Venkatesh rowing , I simply.............

Maximum Permissible Limit and None dares Beyond the Border

Back to the Jetty

Boat men waiting for our arrival

With Inputs from
Family& Friends
S.K.Venkatesh



Friday, April 24, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 13

Eco-Friendly Boat Office

For a 30 minutes ride , Fee is 30 Rs.
Rowing or Pedalling is the choice of ours and subject to availability

A view of the upstream

Pedal boats on the river

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 12

Weir - a close view

Boat office and Boat jetty


From the other side

Vertical view of the weir

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 11

Way to Kids Zone And Boat Jetty


A stone inscription marking the opening of Thirparappu scheme by His Highness Sri Chithira Thirunal Sir Bala Rama Varma on 11th Feb 1949

Watch Tower


Kids Zone on the other side


Boat office



Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 10

Curiosity to see the Waterfalls from the top lead me ....................




Almost near the top of the falls

From the top of the Falls

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 9

From the Course of river


A weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields





Sunday, April 19, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 8

The Kothayar river bed - just above the Falls


View of the mandapam amid the river

An elephant taking bath

Water flowing down the weir

Bridge connecting the land divided by the kothayar river

View of the Kids Zone on the otherside

View of the boat jetty

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Thirparappu Waterfalls - 7

Patriotism expressed through plants


Mini Aquarium Entrance

Separate Path for Women to take bath (33 % reservation ? )

Water flowing from the rocky river bed