Marmala waterfall, Natural waterfall in Teekoy village, Kerala, India

Marmala waterfall is a natural cascade that drops through dense forest into a deep pool, creating varied rock formations along the way. The flow passes over multiple levels, with water carving channels and creating smaller basins as it descends.

The waterfall is fed by the Marmala stream, a branch of the Vazhikkadavu River, itself a tributary of the Meenachil River, in Teekoy panchayat. The Kerala State Electricity Board has begun a small hydro project using the stream's flow, with two 3.50 MW generators planned for a total capacity of 7 MW. The government issued a notification to acquire 6 hectares in Thalanadu and Teekoy villages for it.

The waterfall is fed by the Marmala stream and forms part of the Vazhikkadavu, a tributary of the Meenachil River. The pool below is wide enough for bathing and swimming, but during the monsoon the current is too strong to enter the stream or the falls. The Kerala State Electricity Board has begun a small hydro project here, with two 3.50 MW generators planned for a 7 MW capacity, and land is being acquired in Thalanadu and Teekoy villages.

The route begins from the village on an unpaved path, then continues with a trek across rocky terrain to reach the cascade. Wear appropriate footwear and allow extra time for the journey along uneven ground.

The Kerala State Electricity Board plans a small hydro project using the Marmala stream, with two 3.50 MW generators for an installed capacity of 7 MW. The government issued a notification to acquire 6 hectares in Thalanadu and Teekoy villages for it.