Entry Fee for Athirappilly Falls, Athirapally

Planning a visit to Athirappilly Falls? Knowing the exact ticket price before you go keeps the trip simple, with no surprises at the counter. This page lists the current athirapally waterfalls entry fee for Indian adults, children and foreign visitors, along with the extras most people forget (parking, camera and video permits) and how to reserve a slot online. Every figure here is the per-person gate fee for the falls, not a tour-package price.

Athirappilly Falls entry fee 2026

The entry fee is a flat per-person charge set by the Kerala Forest Department. It changes with nationality and age, not with the season. Foreign nationals pay more, and that higher fee goes toward maintaining the falls and the forest around them.

Toddlers are generally admitted free, though the age cut-off can vary, so carry proof of age for younger children in case the counter asks. Students get the lower rate only against a valid institution ID.

Additional charges: camera, vehicle and permits

Your entry ticket only covers the person walking in. Parking, camera permits and any guided add-on are billed on top, so budget a little extra if you are driving in or carrying a DSLR.

A phone camera carries no charge. A drone will get you turned away at the gate unless you have arranged written permission in advance. The parking rate depends on your vehicle, and it is a per-visit fee, not an hourly one.

One ticket, two falls: Athirappilly and Vazhachal

The same ticket admits you to both Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls on the same day. Vazhachal sits about 5 km upstream on the Chalakudy River, so most visitors take in both on one trip. Hold on to your ticket stub, because you show it again at the Vazhachal gate. There is no second charge for the second falls.

Timings and last admission

Athirappilly Falls is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 8 AM to 6 PM. Last entry is around 5:30 PM, so reach the gate by 5 PM if you want unhurried time by the water. Your ticket is valid only for the day you buy it. There is no re-entry on a later date, and the stub does not roll over.

How to book Athirappilly tickets online

You can buy tickets at the gate or reserve them ahead through the Kerala Forest ecotourism portal. Booking online saves time on weekends and through the monsoon, when the counter queue is longest.

• Open the Kerala Forest ecotourism booking portal.
• Choose Athirappilly, your date and the number of visitors. Slots open up to 60 days ahead.
• Pay by UPI, debit card or credit card.
• Carry a photo ID that matches the lead booker; you may be asked for it at the gate.
• Show the booking confirmation, printed or on your phone, at the entrance.

Paying at the counter instead? Some counters take only cash, so carry enough small notes rather than relying on a card at the window.

Is the entry fee included in Kerala tour packages?

In most Kerala tour packages the Athirappilly entry fee is not included. Packages usually cover your stay, transport and guide, and you pay the small gate fee directly when you arrive. On a TravelTriangle trip your agent spells out exactly what is and is not covered, so a Rs 50 ticket never becomes a surprise line item.

Things to know before you pay

The Forest Department can revise these fees, and prices sometimes rise in peak season. The figures on this page reflect the latest published rates, so glance at the counter board if it has been a while since you last checked.

Weather matters more than most people expect. Through heavy monsoon the falls run at full force, but access can be restricted for safety. Check the local forecast before you set out, especially from July to September, and be ready for the viewpoints to be slippery.

Verified by our Kerala desk

The fees on this page are cross-checked by our Kerala desk against the official Kerala Forest ecotourism fee list, and we update them whenever the department revises its rates.

Plan your Kerala trip around Athirappilly

Athirappilly is an easy half-day add-on to a Kochi or Munnar itinerary. For how to get there and the best months to catch the falls in full flow, see our guides on reaching Athirapally and the best time to visit. Ready to build the trip around it? Browse our Kerala tour packages or start with the Kerala travel guide.