Anayadikuth Waterfalls

Anayadikuth Waterfalls (ആനയാടികുത്ത് വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം) or Anachadikuthu Waterfalls (ആനച്ചാടികുത്ത് വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം), is one of the picturesque waterfalls in Idukki District of Kerala. It is one of the less explored waterfalls in Idukki which is situated about 20kms from Thodupuzha. Anayadikuth Waterfalls is also nearer to Thommankuth Waterfalls Thodupuzha.There are different stories revolving around the name of this waterfalls. One of it states that earlier the wild elephants usual roam here for water and one day one of these elephants lose its control, fell in the waterfall and dies which resulted in the name Aanchadikuthu Waterfalls. Another story states that long back two elephants fought athere, and one got fallen into the waterfalls, which eventually resulted in the name Anachadikuthu Waterfalls. And the name Anachadikuthu Waterfalls was later converted to Aanyadikuth Waterfalls.Not sure which is the right story behind the name, but Aanayadikuthu Waterfalls is one of the best waterfalls in Idukki. We would recommend this waterfalls to anyone who loves to spend time without any water-inhibited risks along with friends and family. Waterfalls is just 2kms away fromThommankuthu Waterfalls, which is famous for its 7 step waterfall. No signboards are available to Anayadikuthu Waterfalls, and you could always ask the local residents to get the direction or use google map.