Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet. A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal (Prounced as vaazhachaal). The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the Picturesque - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Keralas famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. wild and beautiful, unspoilt by the passing of time. Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station (valparai) which has excellent tea estate and is one of Indias highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Keralas famed rain forests, the Athirapalli waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. The water plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The scenic attraction of Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirampally. These scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part of the Chalakudy river stream. The riparian forests of the Chalakudy River have revealed the existence of a thick riparian vegetation of more than 10 metres width for a distance of 10.5 km downstream from Peringalkuth, covering an area of 58.5 hectares. Out of this, 26.4 hectares lie within the Vazachal area, including three large islands densely covered by riparian forests. The riparian forests of the area have been found to be characterised by the presence of typical riparian species of plants, in addition to evergreen and semi-evergreen species.Out of the 319 species of flowering plants identified from the study area, 24 are endemic species of the Western Ghats and 10 are rare and endangered. Moreover, the Chalakudy River is known for its diversity, as it contains 85 species of fresh water fishes out of the 152 species known from Kerala. Among these, 35 are endemic species of the Western Ghats and nine are considered to be endangered. Nearby Places of Interest Vazhachal Waterfalls The Vazhachal waterfall is a scenic and popular waterfall on the edge of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Its cool, misty waters cascading down with the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors. Charpa Falls To the east of athirappilly is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy. Anakkayam About 20 km from Chalakudy on the sholayar peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam means the Elephant pit. It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora. Water Theme Parks For those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks nearby with plenty of adventure games and water sports. Malakapara Tea Gardens For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife. Thumpurmuzhi Gardens Thumpurmuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall. Peringalkuthu & Sholayar Dams Deep in the forest on the way to Valpara are the two dams that generate hydroelectric power to the state. Entry to the dam site is with special permission only. Vazhachal Forest Gardens With the abundant flora and even herbal plantation maintained by the forest department, Vazhachal is a Botanists treasure trove. Athirappilly Falls is perhaps the most spectacular waterfall in Kerala (pronounced like Carol-uh) and was certainly one that Julie liked very much. We remember this 24m high falls most because we stayed at a pretty nice upscale and comfortable resort called the Rainforest Hotel which yielded nice frontal views of the falls. This place was also conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to the official entrance of the falls along the main road (we were able to buy the tickets from a booth just a few paces to the left of the easy-to-miss gated driveway for the resort). Even though the walk to the entrance was short, we were sweating bullets well before we even got there thanks to the humidity. Beyond the official entrance, there was more walking on developed walkways flanked by native teak trees along with some interpretive nature signs (though it appeared they were mostly in the local Keralan Malayalam script; not that we could read them anyways). We noticed some birds as well as the ubiquitous monkeys (which I suspected were fed by visitors and locals alike) while walking the complex. Early morning view of the fallsUltimately, we reached a fork where one path descended to the misty bottom of the falls while the other path continued straight to the top of the falls where we got the photo you see at the top of this page. The path to the bottom went down several steps under the shade of the forest (though I dont think it helped too much with the humidity). We did see some locals in dhotis and lungis (kind of like a cross between a towel and a kilt; the former is for going out and the latter is for home or other non-outside purposes) opting to go barefoot on a steep and slippery shortcut bypassing the established walkway altogether. Due to the late monsoon when we visited, Athirappilly Falls had a pretty healthy flow despite signage suggesting that there was a hydroelectric facility further upstream. The dam was out of sight, but the presence of high voltage power lines in the surrounding forested hills of the Western Ghats suggested to us that it was definitely there. Plus, there were signs warning us that water could be released from the dam at any moment further lending credence to its presence. Julie walking on the developed walking pathWe had been told that the falls three segmented columns could actually merge and span the entire width of the Chalakudy River during sustained downpours in the monsoon, which reminded me of the way Ntumbachushi Falls in Zambia behaved. Speaking of timing, I happened to take most of my photos in the early morning before the sun came up. It seemed that when the sun would go high enough on the horizon, morning would not a good time to see the falls directly because the sun would shine against us while casting a shadow on the falls. Id reckon early to late afternoon would be the time when the light would be more favorable for frontal views of the falls. Apparently this falls is very well known in Southern India as Ive seen it in some of the complimentary magazines on the domestic flights as well as being featured in several TV shows of both Bollywood and Tamil origins. Im sure the presence of the upscale resort also helped the falls accessibility and popularity. We certainly appreciated the comfortable and clean rooms along with some pretty delicious Keralan food, especially after staying in pretty basic accommodations in both Sirsi and Murudeshwar (both in Karnataka state) the previous two nights. View from within our roomFinally, you might also see Athirappilly Falls spelled Athirapally Falls as well as Athirampally Falls. As is often the case when you Romanize a typically non-Roman language, you get variations on spellings as attempts are made to approximate their pronunciations in the English language. A local Keralan tour representative pronounced it slowly to us as ah-TEE-ram-Pah-lee. Note that Vazhachal Falls is merely 3km from the official entrance of Athirappilly Falls though we didnt have time to visit it. There was also another falls 5km from the entrance as well but the name of that one escapes me. Directions: It took us about 75-90 minutes of driving north from the Cochin (or Kochi) Airport to the Rainforest Hotel in the Vazhachal Forest of the Thrissur District. Even though the road was winding and flanked by thick forest, it was in pretty good shape so our evening arrival wasnt that big of a deal if you (or your driver) take it slow (except you do have to watch out for some pretty big sambar deer as one happened to cross the road in front of us en route). Articles about Athirappilly For most of us Athirapally waterfalls is the end of that breathtaking road. Those who have traveled further have enjoyed the one of the most beautiful rides in south India. A trip to Valparai (Tamilnadu) via Athirapally from Chalakudy (Kerala). The Background It has been a long while since I have been looking for a nascent route to do a trip. I have traveled along almost all border routes between Kerala and Tamilnadu, but there was one major route which I missed. This was the Chalakudy (Kerala) - Pollachi (Tamilnadu) route. This route passes through the beautiful rain forests of the Western Ghats starting from Chalakudy in Kerala, heading west beside the Chalakudy river via Athirapally-Puliyilapara-Malakkapara-Sholayar-Valparai- Aliyar and finally reaching Pollachi in Tamilnadu, across the western ghats. The famous Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls are on this route. Most of the buses from Chalakudy town will go only up to Athirapally (13Kms from Chalakudy ) from Chalakudy town to cater the tourist group to Athirapally waterfalls. The travelers make a visit to these waterfalls and just return: believing that is it is a dead end, even me for several years. A far as I could learn there are only two buses, daily from Chalakudy to Valparai. The First bus is Sri Abhirami which starts from Chalakudy Private Bus Stand by Early Morning 6:30. The next one is at 1 PM and I am not very sure about this one. The bus fare to Valparai from Chalakudy was Rs 69 (The distance is 88 Kms. The conductor of the Bus was a very friendly person, who was talking at least a few sentences to every traveler in the bus. He explained to me about a few major picnic spots along the route. He talked to me about 20 top spots and mentioned about another 100 hidden spots along the route . Frankly speaking, this was the most beautiful route I have traveled in South India. Start off By 6.40, the bus moved out of the Chalakudy Bus Stand slowly heading east with a few passengers from the nearby villages. The roadsides drifted from the closed lonely streets and shops of Chalakudy Town to Houses and Plantations on either side. The road with steep ups and downs was very narrow, just enough for a bus to move. The driver, an young man with long hair was able to drive the bus along the route road with occasional gutters, making passengers bounce off their seat. Athirapally Waterfalls We were moving beside the Chalakudy River, which was flowing along our right side with violent waterfalls cascading from the huge rocks through a deep valley cut through the rock. I could hear the loud roaring cry of a waterfall far away from me, and for no doubt, I knew it was the Athirapally waterfall. The Athirapally Waterfalls (GPS 10.23 N, 76.57 E) is the largest waterfalls in Kerala and so a hot spot for many South Indian movie cameramen. There were many tea shops and Pettykadas (Small shops selling food) all along the road side and near the entrance to the waterfalls. I have visited these waterfalls long time back when I was a kid. The waterfalls were not visible from the road, but I could spot out the signboard leading to the falls. There was forest range office and a few small houses nearby. The bus made a short pause here for the entry and exit of a few passengers. There was a lot of luggage in the bus now, including but not limited to eggs, milk, bananas etc. Beyond Athirapally Beyond Athrapally waster falls was the winding roads through the scenic winding roads beside the Chalakudy river . There was a forest Check post just after the waterfalls and we there was a halt for a few Minutes. On both sides there were thick Deciduous forests and no sign of Human life. A Tamil movie was played in the bus and all the passengers were enjoying it. A guy was asking the conductor, if they should stop the bus at his destination which is just few Kilometers away for a longer time so that he can finish watching the movie before getting out of the bus, but the smart conductor invited him to travel till Valparai, the final destination of the bus another 4 hours of Journey. The road was a narrow road amidst the teak and Cashew nut plantations and there were pockets of bamboo grass. A co passenger was busy in making me frightened by telling his stories of mischievous elephants ? blocking roads and damaging vehicles.. ..Luckily or Unluckily I haven?t seen any After a few kilometers we crossed a very narrow bridge over the Chalakudy River, making the river to our left side. The bridge was so narrow ? just enough for the wheels to pass over it and one require real guts to drive a bus over it- A slight turn would drive the bus down into the river. The surface of the roads was worse that, it resembled a jeep road. By around 8 we reached at a place called Pulielapara, a very small town where there was a powerhouse. The villages were speaking Malayalam (Local Language of Kerala). The bus stopped for a while and we all had our Morning Breakfast from a restaurant near the bus stop. The conductor told me that, it was the last Village and the next town would be Valparai. Even Though I was not that hungry, I ate an Appam and then did a small walk across the town to have a look around. There were only about 20 passengers in the bus and I took hold of the empty back seat, the long one stretching from left to right so that I can capture photographs from either sides. The forest was almost dry, as it was close to the summer season, but it was lively with stretches of gentle streams fetching water from the wet rocks. We crossed several hairpin bends and many were so narrow that the driver had to drive back and forth between the road?s edge of bend the bus. The road beyond the town was through thick jungle with no human beings around. I could spot out a few racks of Bamboo stems stacked at the road side. At times, I could spot out a few temporary tent set ups and very few tribal people walking. There were many cross roads leading to dam sights and powerhouses on either sides. Since I was traveling in a regular shuttle bus, I could not visit these sights. Another thing I saw was a group of 4 huge pipelines carrying water from one dam to another. The next dam was Poringalkuthu Dam. Poringalkuthu dam the forests dissolved into lush green patches, and all clues of summer season just vanished. This was the beginning of the evergreen forests. The Backwaters of this dam was not that vast like Idukki dam but the reservoir was almost full. I was lucky to have a glimpse of the dam, far away from the bus but couldn?t get a chance to get a close up. If you are traveling by a private car probably you can have a better view of the dam. The condition of the roads remained the same, with thick evergreen forests on either side. The bus had halt several tribal settlements adding up the number of passengers every time. Most of them had big bunches of Bananas to be sold at the Valparai market. Reaching the Border After moving further, the forest cover disappeared and it was Coffee and Tea Plantations. I remembered about the Munnar and Peermade Tea plantations. The tea plantations at Valparai is run by Tata Tea (They have estates at Munnar too). It was the the boundary between Kerala and Tamilnadu. The tea estate workers lived in small houses, painted in Bright Green and Blue Colors unlike Kerala. The houses lacked proper maintenance and I guess it was all built by the British several centuries ago. Major part of the population was Tamil Speaking, even though there were many Malayalis living here. People at Valparai are comfortable with both Tamil and Malayalam. I saw a huge construction to my right side and it was the Sholayar dam, the second deepest dam in Asia. We crossed the dam via a small bridge over the channel in front of the it. Water was flowing out from the partially open shutter, which was channeled to Parambkulam dam. There were a lot of visitors to watch the beauty of this dam. The backwater of the Sholayar Dam was bounded by steep hills of tea plantations. Valparai I reached Valparai by around 11:30. I had my lunch and went back to the bus stop to get a Pollachi (Available Frequently) bus. The town of Valparai was like any other hill stations of Tamilnadu. There are a lot of lodges and hotels to cater the needs of the tourists. There was no proper bus stand but there is a common place where all the buses are parked. After roaming a bit in Valparai town I caught a cus to Pollcahi by 12:30 (45 Kms Charge 21 Rs) The bus moved down slowly along the winding roads through the tea plantations. At this side the road was a bit wider than its counterpart at the other side. I had a magnificent view of the Aliyar dam and a few other tourist spots including monkey falls,a few temples and many more. By around 2 I reached Pollachi, and I got a bus to Coimbatore and went to Coimbatore (45 Kms Rs 12 Bus fare). Late evening I Left Coimbatore and went to Bangalore (350 Kms). Travel by Own Vehicle The road is suitable for cars and bikes. Start early morning. At some places the road is very narrow and though not tigers: except a gaur or an elephant. There will be very few vehicles and the road will be mostly yours. Never travel along at Night. Articles about Athirappilly thirappilly Waterfalls -The fury and beauty of the waterfalls are best watched during monsoon when it attains a phenomenal 400 meters width and falls 80 feet deep down on the waiting rocks. The whispering breeze, the lovely sylvan rain forests and the river rich in mineral make an exhilarating experience for any visitor. Vachumaram - An ideal lake formation in the midst of the forest. A tourist will never want to miss the scenic natural beauty.(20 Km) Charpa falls - The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon is a sight to watch. Enjoy and get drenched in the wayside shower Vazhachal Forest Gardens & Water Falls8 Km from Riverok Villas, vazhachal falls though not as voluminous as Athirappilly falls will take you to pristine beauty with natures own landscaping. With the abundant flora and even herbal plantation maintained by the forest department, Vazhachal is a Botanists treasure trove. This romantic surrounding is a haven for film shooting and the young and old reluctantly leave this location only to come again and again Water Theme Parks- For those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks within 20 km of Riverok Villas, with plenty of adventure games and water sports. AnakayamA cascading waterfalls where everyone wants to take a dip in the water and take photos with nature and keep as mementos of the dream holiday of their life time.(24 Km) Malakapara Tea Gardens - For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens just 58 km from Riverok Villas. Article of Athirappilly The Athirapally Falls situated near Kochi, are rightly called the Niagra of India... Situated around 55km northeast of the Kochi Airport, as you embark on the journey to Athirapally Falls, you realise that even the road down to the sight is breathtaking! Snake roads filled with an amazing range of flora and fauna - rubber trees, palm trees, coconut trees and small streams running amidst them, you realise that almost all roads in Kerala are scenic and make the drive even more interesting. Approximately 80 feet high, being a part of the Chalakudy River, the entrance to the falls is steep and is a 2 km trek to the Athirapally Falls. As you walk higher and higher, the forest area is quiet and you can hear different types of birds singing and recognise each bird from its voice. During monsoon, the trek turns slippery and is filled with little frogs jumping here and there. Walk around 15 minutes and you can hear the gigantic voice of the falls and lo! As you climb up, you can see the river flowing past huge rocks and trees. The falls are so huge that for a minute you cant believe that they can be so huge. You also thank yourself, that the trek is worth it as you again go down towards the falls. You find little children bathing in the river and a few steps ahead and the water goes down! No wonder, the sight has been a favourite with film directors for their locations. Mani Ratnams Raavan, Dil Se, Guru and Iruvar have been shot here. It has been said that Abhishek Bachchan made that much-talked about jump into the river here. However, it is still not confirmed whether Abhishek used a body double or not for this! If one is on a holiday to Kerala, then a visit to the Athirapally Falls becomes a must-watch experience as it is a favourite destination for all those who love the magnificence of nature and beauty. Hire a taxi that takes you to the falls and there are some good resorts also nearby, where you can halt for lunch or dinner. Ideal time to visit the Falls is during the monsoon when the rain water is falling on the river, and fishermen are busy catching fish sitting by the river. Swimming here is not recommended during this time, however you can still find local villagers swimming in unknown waters. There are many treks around the hilly area to explore the falls and the guide rightly calls it the Niagra of India! You dont want to leave the place and want to enjoy the falls and the sound even after the sun sets. But as you embark on the next journey, the falls and its beauty lingers on in the mind forever. Article regarding Athirappilly Kerala falls is another handicraft of God where white water gushes from the green rainforests. Foams and mists of water together leave a cinematic effect really on the onlooker?s eye. Athirapally falls is the largest waterfalls in Kerala situated amidst the towering green foliage of Sholayar. The trekking to reach the top of the falls and to the bottom of the falls thereafter is a scintillating experience in the lap of Mother Nature. Athirapally waterfalls fall down from a height of 80 feet with several silver parallel streams and join the Chalakkudi River. It is said that monsoon rains make this waterfalls ?Niagra? of India. The Athirappally Falls is situated on the Chalakudy River, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. This falls is the entrance to the rainforests of Sholayar that has many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna. Here four endangered Hornbill species have also been spotted. The reminiscence of a one day picnic to this lovely spot is making me nostalgic. While I was staying in Kerala, my cousin brother planned a trip to Athirapally waterfalls and took us in his vehicle. I had never dreamt that I would visit such an exorbitant natural spot in my life. Green foliage and river streams welcomed us on the way that made me think about the artistic skill and imaginary power of God. What a wonderful place God has chosen to locate this waterfall! We straight proceeded to Vazhachal falls that is about 5km ahead of Athirapally. As we were nearing Athirapally, the thunderous sound of waterfalls broke the silence and we got a small glimpse of the falls from the road. The view of the waterfalls was so majestic that I started dreaming what a feast this bountiful falls would give when I reach near it. After crossing Athirapally, we sighted a small waterfall named Charpa. We alighted there and spent some time watching it. What was special about Charpa falls was that thick white water was flowing downstream covering the entire rocks that could be watched very closely. Vazhachal falls is not steep like Athirapally. Silver cascades are formed when water outpours in a rather low sloped rocky surface. Tourists are alerted to beware of the slippery rocks as part of safety measures. This natural shower Vazhachal waterfalls allure water lovers to wet themselves, but the hidden danger in it has made several lives to rest in its depths forever. I enjoyed its beauty sitting on the branch of a tree that lay down on one side of this rushing waterfall. We returned to Athirapally from there and halted the vehicle on the parking. The narrow trail to the top of the waterfalls was really mysterious because of the darkness spread over from the shade of the trees planted on either side. As we were nearing it, the thunderous sound of the waterfalls was clearly audible that aroused my curiosity. To my surprise, the trail stopped in front of a vast rocky bed from where outpour of water could be explored most. Water from the pool a little ahead from this bed gushing out in several streams to a depth of 80 feet was indeed a spectacular show off. Walking a little ahead of the rocks took us to the river that acted like a fringe of the Sholayar rainforests. We sat on the rocks hearing the nature?s songs sung by the green forests and exotic birds, looking at the mists coming from the mountains and at the roaring waterfalls. God has been generous in crafting such scenery that is loved by many film directors who visit this place again and again for shooting their movies. We didn?t trek down to the bottom of the waterfalls as we are not adventurous. But I?m pretty sure that nature would be in its full might under the bottom of the Athirapally waterfalls. Kerala holidays would not be complete without enjoying the breathtaking view of this vista. Rainforest Resort of Athirapally can provide the best luxurious stay for tourists who want to spend a day or two in this nature?s bounty. To wake up seeing the white water river over rocky beds????. To wake up hearing the rumbling of waterfalls and the tweets of exotic birds????. To wake up seeing the wide milky waterfalls inscribed in the green rainforests????? Which place can offer you all these in a single spot other than Athirapally? This dazzling, hanging waterfall of Athirappalli would remain a stellar view in your minds over the lifetime. Article of Athirappilly Water falls Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls are the two adorable and superb waterfalls, amid at an ambit of just 5 km, on the bound of the Sholayar forests ranges. Athirappally Waterfalls is amid at ambit of 87 km from Kochi, amid in the way in to Sholayar ranges; this fall is adopted as a barbecue area as it is amid in the forests region. The waters at Athirappally Waterfalls falls about 80 feet top and again joins Chalakkudy River. The adorableness of the falls enhances as it is alloyed with the breathtaking area that makes bloom into any tired soul. The Vazhachal waterfall is a breathtaking and accepted falls on the bend of the Sholayar backwoods ambit in Kerala. The Vazhachal is allotment of the Chalakkudy River. It?s cool, bleary amnion bottomward down with the accomplishments of blubbery blooming backwoods and rocky area is an animated acquaintance for visitors. The arresting allure of Vazhachal, addition barbecue atom is artlessly a drive from Athirampally. These sparkling waterfalls in blubbery blooming backwoods are a part of Chalakudy river flow. Calm as well as much required getting abroad from your tensions and stress of your life. Let the peaceful sounds and admirable appearance of Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls accomplish added relax in the nature. It is absurd to call the adorableness of the Athirampally and Vazhachal waterfalls, Beginning affably over the top ranges, afresh roaring via gorges overhung by trees, these waterfalls are absolute locations in Kerala to abduction afresh the absolute faculty of classical anticipation of Scenic - not alone calm, but absurd natural. Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls are the part of Chalakudy River and at ambit of 5 km on the way to Valparai, a acropolis base comprised of superb tea acreage and it is admired as one of Indias capital albatross body habitats and is an important aisle amidst Parambikulam and Malayattur. The absolute barrage of Athirampally and Vazhachal waterfalls should be enjoyed amid September and November. The avalanche with its affable aerosol is assertive to allay every eye. One can reach top of the fall with about 5 minute strolling from abutting road. It offers amazing views of the Sholayar hills and a different view of the waterfalls from this spot. About 10-15 account expedition down from top of the fall will yield you to basal of the fall area the greatest adorableness of the avalanche can be experienced. Swimming is accessible in the beck at basal of the falls. Perched top aloft in the the Sholayar backwoods ranges on the bound of Keralas acclaimed rain forests, the Athirapalli waterfalls provides a restful escape for those absent to leave the abrupt clip of city activity behind. The baptize plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The breathtaking allure of Vazhachal, the added barbecue atom is just a drive from Athirampally. These animated waterfalls in blubbery blooming backwoods are a part of the Chalakudy river stream. Nearest railway station is Thrissur about 63 km and Chalakkudy, about 35 km and the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur. Thus reaching these wonderful waterfalls will not be a tough task for any vacationers. Athirappally Waterfalls About: Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet.A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally.The charm of the Athirampally nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the Picturesque - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls!The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall,a major tourist attraction. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located entraltoCochinandRiverNila(Bharathapuzha).Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally . A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally.This waterfall is a popular picnic spot. The charm of the Athirampally nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the Picturesque - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural. ey come crashing down from a height of 80 feet, and are an amazing sight to behold. The cool misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of the thick green forests and rocky terrain, are a scintillating experience to any visitor or tourist. Location info: Address:Thrissur, kerala, India District:Thrissur Nearest City:kochi,sholayar,kaladi,Irinjalakuda , Kunnamkulam, Kodungallur. Best time to visit:The best period to visit from mansoon season i.e from July to December, because the climate amd weather conditions will be cool in the atmosphere. Climate/Weather: The weather Temaparture on Summer: (January - May) 300 to 360C and Monsoon: (June - October) 260 to 320C. History: Interesting things to do: we can take the pictures of the beautiful view from the camera, we can swim in the water, that brings great plessure,we can take bath,the falling water acts shower . Interesting things to Visit: The Vazhachal waterfalls: The Vazhachal waterfalls are located very close to the Athirapally falls and are a part of the Chalakudy river stream. Vazhachal is popular for its flora and herbal plantations (maintained by the forest department) apart from the scintillating waterfalls set in the backdrop of a lush green forest. This is an ideal picnic spot too. Vachumaram: Vachumaram is a calm and beautiful lake surrounded by hills. If you are lucky, you can spot deer and wild elephants here. The Peringalkuthu and Sholayar Dams: The Peringalkuthu and Sholayar Dams are situated deep in the forest on the way to Valpara. Both the dams generate hydroelectric power to the state and entry to the dam site is with special permission only. Thumpurmuzhi gardens: Thumpurmuzhi gardens are located amidst the two water theme parks. The water from the river is redirected to deep tanks at Thumpurmuzhi, creating a waterfall like impact. The gardens are well maintained and have scenic surroundings. Malakapara Tea Gardens: For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife. Charpa Falls: To the east of athirappilly is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy. Mobile range info: How to reach? Nearest Railway Station: Chalakkudy Railway station is the nearest station, and Thrissur city is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India. Daily over night trains run from Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and Hyderabad. Long distance trains from Mumbai and Delhi also pass through Thrissur Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport Nearest railway and from Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is 80 km away from city. Road Transport: Take the Cochin Thrisur Highway from Chalakudy Railway Station to reach Vazhachal Falls and You can also reach here by bus from cities like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai and Coimbatore.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:48:43 +0000
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