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Most important places to Visit in Athirapally Waterfalls . / Sightseeing places in Athirapally 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.

Two water-theme parks - the Dream World and Silver Storm are located to the west of Athirapally.

The 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.

The lesser-known Charpa falls are situated to the east of Athirapally. The water plunges on to the road in the monsoon, so get ready to get drenched if you are visiting it in the rainy season.

If you take a ride through the deep forest and high ranges you will come across the Malakapara tea gardens. Around 50 kilometers from Athirapally, this tea garden has picturesque surroundings and sometimes one can spot wildlife here.

Vachumaram is a calm and beautiful lake surrounded by hills. If you are lucky, you can spot deer and wild elephants here.

A few kilometers from Vachumaram (about 20 kilometers from Chalakudy) isAnakkayam (which means elephant pit). Tourists will find a serene lake, bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora here.

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.

Which all places I can visit along with Athirapally Waterfalls ?

Tour Itineries along with Athirapally Waterfalls

Athrapally - Malakkappara Jungle safari

AthirapallyGuruvayur 2 Days

Athirapally- KodungallurHills&Beach Tour

Athirapally- Alleppey/ kumarakom Houseboat Tour 2 Days

Athirapally - Cochin Tour 2 Days

Athirapally - Valparai - Topslip - Parambikulam  Tour 4 Days

Athirapally - Munnar Tour 3 Days

Athirappilly- Munnar- Alleppey Tour 4D/3N

Coimbatore- Topslip- Valparai- Athirapally- Alleppey House boat - Cochin Tour 5 Days 4 Nights

Best time to visit Athirapally Waterfalls

The best time to visit Athirapally is just after the monsoon season, when the waterfalls would still be in full force. September to February is the ideal period to visit.

How to reach Athirapally Waterfalls?

How to reach Athirapalli water falls by Rail:

Thrissur (Major station) about 63 km &Chalakkudy, about 35 km.

How to reach Athirapalli water falls by by Air:

Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur, is the nearest airport.

How to reach Athirapalli water falls by Road from Cochin:

Both Athirapally and Vazhachal are 90 kilometers from Cochin. The nearest airport is Cochin and tourists can get to Athirapally by road from here. Bus services are available from Chalakudy on the Cochin-Trichur highway. The Chalakudy Railway Station is around 30 kilometers from Athirapally and tourists can hire a cab or taxi from the station to Athirapally.

Important things to be remembered when you visit Athirapalli water falls

You can visit the waterfalls only between 8 am and 6 pm everyday.

Consumption of alcohol or smoking is strictly prohibited.

Swimming in the falls is prohibited too, as it can be very dangerous.

Visitors are advised to refrain from feeding animals as the waterfalls are plastic-free zones.