Beemanmadavu Falls,
Thiruvannamalai
Beemanmadavu Falls are located in
the Thiruvannamalai district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They can
be placed at a distance of 5 kilometers from Jamanamarathur village. Generally
the water flows in the cascade for more than 8 months in a year. The
tourists enjoy bathing at the pool beneath the waterfall. The Beemanmadavu falls
(as they are popularly known as) are part of a reserve forest which is renowned
for sandalwood and fruit bearing trees. A 12 kilometers trek in the woods leads
to the Beemanmadavu falls, which is the adventurous part of the visit to the
falls.
Beemanmadavu falls was located in
Jamanamarathur village of Jawadhu hills. The season would be after the rainy
season only. Beemanmadavu Falls is a nature tourism site in South India. This
spot is also a photographer’s choice. Beemanmadavu Falls is suitable for
trekking for an adventure tourist. The solitude of the hills near Beemanmadavu
Falls and its surroundings make the nocturnal stay a new experience to a
traveller, who loves thrill and enthusiasm. Jamanamarathur is situated 40 km from
Polur region in Thiruvannamalai district of Tamil
Nadu
Mythological History
Beemanmadavu Falls have been named
after the renowned brother of Pandavas, Bhima, who is said to have worshipped the Sun God at this
location. Pandavas of the epic fame Mahabharata had visited the area surrounding this cascade during their
exile from their kingdom, by their Gauravas cousins.
Geography
This waterfall is also known as
Bheema Falls. The altitude of Beemanmadavu Falls and its surroundings ranges
from 300 meters to 1000 meters. The Beema falls are located at a distance of 48
kilometers from the district headquarters of Thiruvannamalai.
Tourism
Generally the water of Beemanmadavu
Falls flows in the cascade for more than 8 months in a year. The tourists of
that region enjoy bathing at the pool beneath the waterfall of Beemanmadavu.
While visiting Beemanmadavu Falls or Beema Falls, one can make a weekend tour
of the neighbouring attractions in Thiruvannamalai such as Javadi Hills,
Kavalur Observatory, Amirthi Forest, Glass House, Gingee Fort, Sathanur Dam, Padavedu, Parvathamalai and Devikapuram.
Surrounding Forests
Beema falls or Beemanmadavu Falls
are part of a reserve forest which is renowned for sandalwood and fruit bearing
trees. It is a 12 kilometers trek in the thin forest which leads to the Beema
falls or Beemanmadavu Falls which is the adventurous part of the visit to
Beemanmadavu Falls.
Visitors Information
Beemanmadavu Falls is closely
associated with the railways, airways and roadways. The airway to Beema Falls
is from Chennai. The nearest railway station to the Beema Falls is in Thiruvannamalai
itself.
Dressing Restrictions:
There aren’t any specific dressing restrictions and you may choose to wear
clothes as per your convenience. It may also depend on the season of your
visit.
Best time to Visit:
The Best time to visit the falls would be between the months of September to May.
The falls are at its best during the rainy season.
Visiting Timings:
The timings to visit this falls are between 10 am to 6 pm. However there are no
specific time restrictions and you may visit it as per your convenience.
Entry Fee:
There is no entry fee to visit this place.
Restrictions:
There aren’t any restrictions on things you can take. You may carry food and
water as per your requirement. It is advisable to carry fewer luggages as you
may not find a suitable place to keep them.
Suggestions:
These falls are a great place for hiking and trekking, so if you are in search
of a good adventure, this is a great place to be. It is also a great place for
photography.