Athirappally Waterfalls

Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kilometers from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to the ranks of Sholay, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Viewers who offers one of the most captivating, Athirappally Falls is about 80 meters high and located in the wooded area. Combined with the green, which gives freshness to any weary soul. Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy river after falling 80 feet.The charm of nature and Athirampally Vazhachal can not describe with words, goes high serenity and crashing through gorges radial trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to resume the true sense of the classical idea of the "picturesque" - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.Riparian forests of the area was found to be characterized by the presence of species typical of riparian plants, as well as evergreen and semi persistent species.Out-319 plant species identified in the study area, 24 are endemic to the Ghats Western and 10 are rare and endangered.
                  On the other hand, Chalakudy River is known for its diversity as it contains 85 species of freshwater fish of the 152 known species of Kerala. Of these, 35 are endemic to Western Ghats and nine are considered threatened.

Tourism
 Athirappilly is popular among tourists. Athirappilly Falls is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. Another popular waterfall to visit is Vazhachal Falls. Athirappilly Falls is part of the Chalakudy river and it is about 80 meters high. Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a car rental or bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal.

Proper precautions are taken to avoid damage to swimming and to the field of police is always placed there. Athirappilly SH-21 is located in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the motorway, night driving is not recommended. But you can enjoy an adventurous ride through the jungle.


Nearby Places of Interest


 Vazhachal

 The waterfall is a popular and spectacular waterfalls Vazhachal on the beach forest Sholayar in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the river Chalakkudy. Cool, misty waters cascading green background with a thick forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors.


Malakapara Tea Gardens
For the more adventurous a fa
mily safari through the dense forest and high (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of curves leads to the fascinating beauty carved Malakapara tea gardens. Along the route if you're lucky, you end up seeing some wildlife well.

Peringalkuthu & Sholayar Dams
Far in the forest on the way to Valparaíso two hydroelectric dams that produce the state. The entrance to the dam site is with special permission only.

Anakkayam
About 20 km from Chalakudy on the road peringalkuthu Sholay, Anakkayam means "well of the elephant." It should be noted for a freshwater lake and placid. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachment and is a paradise for those who

who wish to escape the concrete jungle. That attracts visitors with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora.