Athirappilly vazhachal waterfalls

                Athirapally Vazhachal Waterfalls            

                Athirappilly vazhachal waterfalls  located in     thirssur ditrict . One of the  beautiful touirst combination of forests and little streams.It is located 60 km from Thrissur,  70 km from  Ernakulam 55 km ,from Cochin International Airport, and 30 km from Chalakudy town.

The Athirappilly Falls is situated 1000 ft above sea level.It is on the Chalakudy river.The Sholayar ranges of the Western Ghats starts from here.Athirappilly waterfall height is around 80 feet.It is situated on state highway 21(SH-21).

Route through Valparai: Coimbatore-Pollachi 40 km-Valparai 65 km From Pollachi onwards, the road climbs up steeply through tea estates to Valparai. From Valparai, the road goes through dense wild jungles after Malakkiparai. Route is as follows: Valparai-Malakkiparai 22 km-Sholayar 24-Peringalkuthu Dam 25-Vazhachal 5-Athirapalli 5-Chalakudy 33 km.

Athirappilly Waterfalls

Route through Angamaly: For tourists from Cochin and other northern side of Kerala can take a short cut from Angamaly. After Passing Angamaly take right turn after the bridge. This route will pass through Mookkannoor, Edalakadu, Ezhattumugham, Palm Oil Plantation and connect to Athirapilly Vazhachal route. This route can save time, distance and you can enjoy nature.

Route through Chalakudy: For tourists from Chalakudy and other southern side of Kerala can take the Athirappilly route starting from Anamala Jn. Chalakudy and pass through  Vettilapara Athirapilly route.

There is absolutely no human settlement between Malakkiparai and Peringalkuthu Dam. Wildlife—elephants and bison—spill over onto the road, and night driving is discouraged.

 Both Vazhachal and Athirapalli are on the same Chalakudy river.For an adventure trips better to travel in night.For contract carriers,they have to take permit to travel this route from vazhachal to valpari. 

Athirappilly Waterfalls

Athirapalli falls is best visited during rains, rest of the year there is water flow but hardly the spectacle it is during Jun–Oct.

There are two water theme parks (Silver Storm and Dream Word) and many resorts on the way to Athirapilly.