Athirapally Tourism

Athirappilly Tourist Spots

Athirappilly Falls

The waterfalls of Athirappilly are often known as Niagara Falls of India which fall from a height of 80 feet and are 330 feet wide. These falls are majestic in size and are considered to be the largest in Kerala. The waterfall is settled in the dense forest of Vazhachal. The forest surrounding Athitapally falls is one of the best biodiversity spots in the country. It is a paradise for nature lovers as one sees a wide variety of flora and fauna. You will find many endangered species like Indian hornbill, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, and cane turtle. These waterfalls are one of the most famous Athirappilly tourist spots. These waterfalls have been filmed in many famous Bollywood as well as South Indian movies.

Vazhachal Falls

Another famous place to visit in Athirappilly is Vazhachal Falls, which is around 5 kilometers away from Athirappilly waterfalls. The source of Vazhachal Falls is Chalakudy River, the falls stream down from Shoylayar range. These waterfalls are one of the finest places to visit in Kerala. The waterfall is surrounded by virgin gardens and beautiful water parks. On an Athirappilly one day trip, one can explore the falls, gardens, and water parks.

Chalakudy River

The Chalakudy River in Kerala is the fourth-longest river in Kerala. This river is also known as Chalakudy Puzha and is a source of many waterfalls in Thrissur district such as Vazhachal Falls and Athirappilly Falls. The region near to the Chalakudy River is covered in deep vegetation due to extremely fertile soil. The origination of Chalakudy River is from the Anamalai region in Tamil Nadu. There are around 5 tributaries of Chalakudy River named as Sholayar, Parambikulam, Kuriyarkutti, Anakayam, and Karapara.

The jaw-dropping waterfalls, enchanting rivers, and a wide variety of exotic animals and plants are a few things that one can explore with Athirappilly tourism. Athirappilly is considered to be one of the best places for nature lovers.