Palchuram

11°50′08″N 75°51′26″E / 11.835502°N 75.857202°E / 11.835502; 75.857202

Palchuram is a mountain pass located in Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala, India across the Western Ghats.

Height of Palchuram is 3,000 ft (910 m). Palchuram is known for its scenic Palchuram Waterfalls, a four-stage waterfall located within a dense forest. The area is also famous for its hairpin bends, offering tourists scenic views and photography opportunities. It is also a popular trekking destination due to its natural beauty and the challenging footpath to the waterfalls.

Location

Palchuram is located 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Mananthavady town, adjacent to the Boys Town village. There is a spiral hairpin road here going all the way down to Kottiyoor in Kannur district.

Post office

There is a post office at Ambayathode and the pin code is 674651

Education

St George LP School, Ambayathode, Kottiyoor
St George UP School, Ambayathode, Kottiyoor
IJMHS Kottiyoor

Tourist attraction

The Palchuram Hairpin Bends attract many tourists for the photographic options it offers. There are a few temples and churches in the area.

Palchuram Falls is a four-step waterfall with a height of 300 metres (980 ft). It is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Boys Town junction. The footpath to the falls is quiet dangerous and tiring.