The Kumbakkarai Falls is a scenic, peaceful and pleasant waterfall that can be found in the state of Tamil Nadu, in Dindigul district. The district of Dindigul is about 9 kilometres away from the town of Periyakulam, which is a municipality in Theni district in the region of Madurai.
Located in the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills, the Kumbakkarai Falls is one amongst the many well-known Falls in the same region. The water of this waterfall originates in the Kodaikanal Hills and flows down the rocks in two natural stages.
In the first stage, the water collects in the deep cradles of a wide rock, then flows down a stretch of 0.5 km in the form of the Pambar River, before it drops down into a breathtaking waterfall over a steep rock face. The pools formed by the river in the first stages of the waterfall are named after various wild animals such as elephants, lions, tigers, snakes, etc.
Kumbakkarai is the spot where the water of the river drops at the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. This area in the foothills has become a popular tourist spot now, as people visit this place from all over the country to take in its natural, scenic beauty. The peace and tranquillity of this place, along with a soothing expanse of undisturbed nature makes it the perfect getaway for city-dwellers.
Tourists are also allowed to bathe in the waters of the Kumbakkarai Falls. The crystal-clear water of the Falls is enriched with natural minerals and herbs which has incredibly therapeutic benefits as well.
The weather remains cool and pleasant all year round and therefore it is feasible to visit the waterfall at any time of the year. However, that being said, the best time to visit the waterfall is during summer and late winter months.
Summer: The summer months in Kodaikanal lasts from March to June, where the weather remains pleasant, and you can see the green mountains in full bloom. Temperatures vary between 20 degrees Celsius at its lowest and 35 degrees Celsius during the peak summer season. This is a great time to visit the Kumbakkarai Falls.
Monsoon: During June to September are the monsoon months in this region. While the temperature remains pleasant, the rock faces and surfaces near the waterfall can get quite slippery. The chances of flooding can also hamper you travel plans since the force of the Pambar river becomes much stronger during the monsoon season.
Winter: Planning a vacation to Kumbakkarai Falls between December and February is ideal because of the pleasant weather conditions that prevail in the area. Temperatures vary between 8 degrees Celcius to 20 degrees Celsius.