Skip to content

Welcome to Nammude Keralam Tourism — Explore Kerala responsibly

Waterfalls

Ezharakkundu Waterfalls

Ezharakkundu Waterfalls at Vellad in Kannur district is a dramatic chain of rocky cascades in the Paithalmala valley. The waterfall is known for its seven-tier formation, clear natural pools and green hill scenery. Visitor facilities around the approach include safety measures and resting points, making the site a rewarding nature outing in the highlands of North Kerala.

DistrictKannur
PIN Code670571
Place NameEzharakkundu Waterfalls
Place TypeWaterfall
LocalityVellad
TalukTaliparamba

Visitor rating

Rate this place

No approved visitor ratings yet.
Your rating

Destination guide

About Ezharakkundu Waterfalls

Ezharakkundu Waterfalls is a series of seven cascades at Vellad in the hilly interior of Kannur district, Kerala. DTPC Kannur places the attraction about 52 km from Kannur and 38 km from Taliparamba, while Kerala Tourism describes the falls as a seven-tier natural feature in the Paithalmala valley. Water moves over rocky terrain into cascades and pools of varying depth, creating a landscape that is especially striking when seasonal flows are strong.

The visitor approach has been developed with safety rails, lifeguard support at safer cascades, changing facilities and resting points along the trail. Reaching the upper section requires a climb, and DTPC notes that the topmost cascade is reached along a route of roughly 1.3 km, so suitable footwear and drinking water are sensible. Conditions around waterfalls can change rapidly during rain, and visitors should follow local safety instructions rather than entering restricted or fast-flowing areas.

Ezharakkundu is a strong Kannur nature stop for travellers combining waterfalls, hill scenery and the Paithalmala region.

At a glance

Quick Summary

Ezharakkundu Waterfalls at Vellad, Kannur, is a seven-tier waterfall system in the Paithalmala valley, with rocky cascades, natural pools, hill scenery and visitor facilities along the approach trail.

Information source

Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-08-08

Travel with care

Visit Safely

Conditions can change. Follow current official advisories and instructions from local authorities or on-site staff.

  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

Traveller experiences

Visitor Reviews

Thoughtful first-hand experiences can help other travellers plan with confidence.

No approved written reviews yet. You can share the first experience for our editors to review.

Community updates

Help keep this tourism information useful

Spot something that needs correcting or know a tourism place we have missed? Send it for editorial review.

Suggest a correctionSuggest a missing place