Dhoni Hills & Waterfalls

Dhoni Hills in Palakkad is a famous picnic spot, noted for its trekking option. The trek from the base area to Malampuzha and Meenavallam and Dhoni waterfalls is very interesting.

This three hour trip to the reserve forest area where the view is extremely beautiful. One can encounter some rare species of flora and fauna on the trek here. The trails are now popular with travellers and trekking enthusiasts. The scenic visuals on display throughout the climb keep the trekkers’ adrenaline rushing and are the perfect reward for the arduous hike.

This 4 km long trekking trail, to the Dhoni falls, through the lush green environs bestows one with a quiet isolated space to witness nature in its most tranquil form.

Entry fee: Rs. 100 per head.

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Contact Details of Permitting Authority:
Forest Range Officer
Olavakkode
Ph: +91 491 2555815

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Palakkad, via Olavakkode – Dhoni Rd, about 12 km

Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport, about 78 km and Calicut International Airport, about 101 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Sreevalsam

Calicut Main Road
491-2556020 2556030

Approximate Distance: 7.38 KM

Hotel

Hotel Soorya Continental

36/461(24), Soorya Junction
Pudhiyapalam
491-2552636 2552637, 2552638, 2552639
9387671012

Approximate Distance: 7.62 KM

Hotel

Garden House (KTDC)

491-2815217
9400008767

Approximate Distance: 7.44 KM

Serviced Villa

Nutmeg Valley

1/571, Sri Mahavishnu Temple Road
Vadakkantekadu
6235663333

Approximate Distance: 5.65 KM

Location

Latitude: 10.862304, Longitude: 76.622658