Powerhouse waterfalls are located on the way from Munnar to Thekkady route, in the Idukki district. It is hardly a 40 minutes drive from Munnar, the land of tea plantations and natural scenery. Powerhouse waterfalls are also widely known by another name “Chinnakanal waterfalls”. The water is gloriously cascading down the tall rocky surface from a height of about 2000 meters above sea level.
Waterfalls are abundant with natural sceneries like western mountain ranges and different tea, spices and other plantations. It is a must-stop station on your way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. The waterfall is believed to have its origin at “Sita Devi Kulam”, which is a lake hidden between the valleys and hills in Devikulam.
The free-falling water cascading down the rocky bed is such a thrilling experience to be cherished in your lifetime. A visit to Powerhouse waterfalls or Chinnakanal waterfalls would not even take another day of your schedule, you can just stop by at the waterfalls on your already planned trip to Thekkady. It is such a boon indeed, the waterfalls will offer this trip another bonus pleasure as well.