Suruli Falls are about 56 kms from Theni. Suruli Falls are also known as
Chinna Suruli or Cloud Land Falls. The nearest known place from Suruli Falls
is the Kombaithozhu Village. Originating in Meghamalai or Periyar Mountain
Range, the Suruli Falls drops from a height of 150 feet gathering in a pool.
From the pool these falls plummets to a depth of 40 feet surrounded by lush
greenery.
Lying on the way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Suruli Falls are a
perfect place for outing. The beauty of the falls increases with its
surroundings. With the dense forest all over, the wild flowers and fruits
add charm to the route of the falls. The sounds of the falling fall can be
heard from the road which leads to the Falls. Reaching here is adding life
to the excursion. Suruli Falls are so beautiful that they have even been
mentioned in the Tamil Epic Silappathikaram written as poem. Suruli Falls
are round the year Falls but June to October is the best time to be here as
there is a lot of greenery. This is also the time when the water of the
Falls at its best with full volume of water flowing in it.
Suruli Falls are also the place for Summer Festival of Tamilnadu. This
Festival organized by the Tamilnadu Tourism Department welcomes people from
all over the world. Near the Suruli Falls there are 18 caves which represent
the Rock Cut Architecture of the 18th Century. Suruli Falls is a wonderful
place to spend the entire day as there are a number of tourist attractions
in the vicinity of the falls, in addition to the beautiful Falls.
