Athirapally Waterfalls : Kerala

Athirappally Falls is one of the best places to visit in Kerala and is a major tourist attraction place. The soothing sounds take you to the nature’s most relaxing, rejuvenating place, East of Chalakudy, “The Athirappally Waterfalls” in Kerala, Athirappally is an 80ft high waterfall which literally takes your breath away. Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the “Picturesque”. It is not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.

The Athirappilly Falls are situated on the Chalakudy river, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and founa are found in the forests of the Athirapilly-Vazhachal area. This area is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen.  

Athirapally waterfalls are quite popular with film directors because of its eye-catching scenery. 

Location-Thrissur,Kerala

Best time to visit- June -October during monsoon.

How to reach the destination:

By Air :

Athirapally Waterfall is just 90 kilometers away from Cochin. The nearest airport is Cochin and tourists can get to Athirapally by road from here.

By Road:

Bus services are available from Chalakudy on the Cochin-Trichur highway. 

By Rail: 

The Chalakudy Railway Station is around 30 kilometers from Athirapally and tourists can hire a cab or taxi from the station to Athirapally.