Mankayam is situated near Palode in Nedumangadu taluk at a distance of around 50 kms from Trivandrum at 500m above sea level. Mankayam has two waterfalls named as, Kalakayam and Kurisadi waterfalls which are fed by Mankayam river which is a tributary of the river Chittar.
This place is under an ecotourism project which includes locals too initiated by DTPC.
Apart from waterfalls , this place makes treking enthusiasists happy too. A trek over large boulders through the forest will take you to upper falls. Few minutes of walking from the parking will take you to the lower falls.The waterfall is active even on summers and has clear and cool water and surrounded by trees.
Toilet and dress changing facility is available here.
Treking trails
A half day medium level adventure treking from iruthalamoola to ayampara to see teh ayampara waterfall and a lot of wildlife.Locals are available as guides for the trekking.
Route
Trivandrum -nedumangadu – palode-peringamala-guard station – mankayam
