Are you ready to visit the Niagara of India? The thundering beauty, Athirapally Waterfalls which falls from a whopping height of 1000 ft., is a real feast to the eyes! A waterfall that never runs dry during any season, the Athirapally Vellachattam or Athirapally waterfalls has attracted visitors from far and wide with their enthralling beauty.
Located in the Sholayar forest ranges, Athirapally waterfalls lie at the border of Ernakulam, Thrissur districts, 70 km from Kochi. The best season to visit Athirapally will be in December. As the waterfalls are deep in the forest, the waterfalls are open to visitors only from 8 am to 6 pm.
If you are fascinated with the Athirapally Falls, wait till you see more waterfalls nearby! The Vazhachal, Charpa & Valara are the bewitching waterfalls that are at reachable distances from Athirapally. You can also check out the Sholayar Reserve Forest & the golden beaches of Cherai & Kuzhupilly, the Illithode Eco Tourist Spot & Ezhattumugham. The Peringalkuthu Reservoir View Point, Panamkuzhy Eco-Tourism Center, Kodanad Elephant Training Centre & Thumboormuzhi Dam are also scenic places nearby.
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Athirapally Falls best time to visit
The tallest waterfalls in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfalls never dry out during any season of the year. But the best time to visit Athirapally waterfalls is from September to January.
As the waterfalls lie in the Sholayar forest area, the Athirapally Waterfalls Visiting time is limited from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Visiting Athirapally Falls by season
Monsoon (June to October):
The Niagara of India, Athirapally waterfalls appears in their full glory in the monsoon season. But due to the heavy rains, it is inconvenient to reach the place. Right from far away, you can see the wild beauty of the Chalakudy River and hear the mind-blowing music as it falls from great heights at the Athirapally falls.
Winter (November to February):
Athirapally waterfalls are at their best in winter & you can explore its real beauty. The minimum and maximum temperature of the place remains 22°C to 30° C. It is peak season at the Athirapally Waterfalls in December.
Summer (March to May):
Chill out at the Athirapally Waterfalls in Summer! You can forget the world out here at the bottom of the waterfalls as you can sit on the rocks and feel the cool mist of the waterfalls on your face.
Is Athirapally Waterfalls open today?
Yes, Athirapally waterfalls are open on all days of the week.
Athirapally Waterfalls Timings
Athirapally Water Falls Opening Time
The Athirapally Waterfalls are open to the public by morning 8 am. Being in the midst of the Sholayar forest ranges in the Western Ghats, the Athirapally Falls Timings are from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm. Bluebird Travels operates Cochin to Athirapally cabs compatible with Athirapally Falls timings. If you set out early in the morning, you can very well reach before the Athirapally Waterfalls opening time.
Beaches near Athirapally Falls
After the thrill of the waterfalls, it’s time to have some beach fun! There are some great beaches near the scenic Athirapally waterfalls that fascinate you with their beauty! Cherai Beach and the Kuzhupilly beach are amazing beaches that captivate your mind.
Cherai Beach
Check out the Cherai beach – a beach lover’s paradise lying near Athirapally waterfalls! The Vypeen Island 64 km away is home to the stunning Cherai Beach! Coconut groves line the Cherai Beach, a favourite haunt of fresh seafood and relaxing swimming. The beach also provides a beautiful view of the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. It is also the best place to witness beautiful sunsets & dolphin sightings. Certainly, an ideal location to have some quality time with your loved ones!
Kuzhupilly Beach
One of the quiet beaches around Kochi where you can relax at peace! Located in Kuzhupilly, a small village in Kerala’s Vypeen islands, the beach is less crowded than other beaches like the Cherai beach and the Fort Kochi beach. The scenic route to the beach is the best attraction of Kuzhupilly beach. The narrow strip of road goes through the mesmerising backwaters on both sides, and panoramic vistas of the paddy fields and coconut groves add to the charm. The sandy, palm-lined beach is popular with swimmers. It is known for its magnificent sunsets & colourful kite festivals.
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Athirapally Waterfalls to Munnar
Setting out from Athirapally waterfalls to Munnar? One of Kerala’s best hill stations known for its captivating beauty, Munnar has endless acres of greenery in Tea estates and misty hills with winding roads have an alluring charm. Munnar is surely a crowd puller!
You can always book a Bluebird Travels’ taxi and travel to Munnar in comfort. Munnar lies 129 km away from Athirapally falls, and there are many beautiful places to visit en-route. The road from the falls to Munnar is so scenic that you won’t be able to take your eyes off the beautiful surroundings. Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary, Vazhachal, Valara waterfalls are only a few of the tourist hotspots in this route.
Athirapally Waterfalls Nearest Tourist Places
Not had enough of seeing the Athirapally waterfall? There is more to see! A Bluebird Travels’ taxi can take you to visit all the Athirapally Waterfalls Nearest Tourist Places.
Vazhachal Waterfalls
A fabulous waterfall 7 km away from Athirapally waterfalls is the Charpa waterfalls that fill you with wonder with its ethereal beauty! It is a good photographic location and attracts wildlife enthusiasts & nature lovers. Here the Chalakudy River branches out in three during its course on the rocky terrain. Later the three branches gather speed and plummet to the rocky bed of the river.
Charpa Waterfalls
A waterfall right on the highway is a wonderful sight to see! The Charpa Falls is one of the nearest tourist places to the Athirapally waterfalls. The magnificent waterfalls lie very close to the Athirapally waterfalls, just 2-3 km away. There is a bridge to watch the beauty of the falls.
Illithode Eco Tourist Spot
Be at peace at this beautiful place on the Periyar river banks, surrounded by rolling hills & thick forests! Illithode means Bamboo river, and we can see bamboo grooves by the side of the river. It is a perfect place for a one day picnic. A pollution-free area is an ideal place for nature lovers.
Ezhattumugham
Check out Ezhattumugham for scenic views of the Chalakudy River! The Chalakudy River divides into seven flowing streams at one point known as Ezhattumugham (seven faces of a river). In the non-monsoon months, you can walk on the boulders and islets through shallow water, right to the other bank of the river. The Ezhattumugham eco-village is located downstream of the renowned Athirapally waterfalls. There is a 210 m bridge here which provides scenic views of the forest.
Valara Waterfalls
A gorgeous waterfall near Athirapally, the Valara falls is a chain of waterfalls falling from a great height of about 1000 feet. The waterfalls are surrounded by dense green forests that are home to a variety of animals and birds. It is a good trekking destination & the falls offer stunning views in monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.
Peringalkuthu Reservoir View Point
One of the top tourist attractions near Athirapally falls! Peringalkuthu Reservoir View Point is situated in the midst of the deep forest. You can get a breath-taking view of the beautiful dam reservoir after Choozhimedu.
Sholayar Reserve Forest
It’s time to take in some greenery! Athirapally, waterfalls are located in the Sholayar Reserve Forest, a great destination for nature enthusiasts! The forest with its green hillocks & valleys, rolling grasslands, misty mountains, gurgling streams and lake all make Sholayar a paradise waiting to be explored.
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Panamkuzhy Eco-Tourism Center
Be one with nature at Panamkuzhy Eco-tourism centre! This beautiful destination near Perumbavoor is an extension to the Abhayaranyam project & lies close to the Paniyeli Poru. Huge Mahogany trees in the forest and rocks to sit on and enjoy the river when the water level is low are the main attractions.
Kodanad Elephant Training Centre
Spend a few moments with the Pachyderms! one of the largest elephant training centres in Kerala; the Kodanad Elephant Training Centre, is now moved to Abhayaranyam near Kaprikkad.
Thumboormuzhi Dam
If you are looking for time away from the hustle and bustle of life, the Thumboormuzhi Dam site is the best place for you! Get ready for the enchanting beauty of Butterflies of all kinds! The Thumboormuzhi Dam Butterfly Park has nearly 148 species of Butterflies, large and small.
Resorts near Athirapally Waterfalls
Set off for a pleasant stay in the midst of greenery! Check out a few of the luxurious hotels near Athirapally Waterfalls.
Green Trees Athirapally
Step into luxury and enjoy the greenery at the Athirapally waterfalls resort – Green Trees Resort! One of the finest luxury hotels to stay near the Athirapally Waterfall! A stay in this elegant Athirapally waterfalls resort is just refreshing thanks to the excellent ambience & the great service – Athirapally Green Trees Resort is just the best!
Rainforest Resort Athirapally waterfalls
Get closer to nature at the Rainforest resort! It is an Athirapally falls view resort set very next to the enchanting falls. As an Athirapally Waterfalls resort, you can enjoy the best experience for your Athirapally falls stay at the Rainforest Resort!
Homestays for Athirapally falls stay
For rooms near Athirapally Falls, base your stay in a home away from home near the Athirapally waterfalls! Watergate, Martha, Ecogreen, Richmond, Rock Fort Tourist home & Wariyam Heritage are some of the best Athirapally Waterfalls Homestays you can check out.
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Popular Questions
How to reach Athirapally Waterfalls?
Athirapally falls can be reached easily from all the parts of Kerala through road, rail and air. It lies 28 kilometres from Chalakudy, and the nearest airport is Kochi Airport.
How to reach Athirapally Waterfalls from Kochi?
You can reach Athirapally Waterfalls by rail to Chalakudy Railway Station and then take a cab. You can go by road in a Bluebird Travels’ taxi which takes only 2.1 hours to reach there.
How to reach Athirapally Waterfalls from Chalakudy?
From Chalakudy, you can avail of a Bluebird Travels cab on hire to reach the Athirapally waterfalls.
Where are Athirapally Waterfalls?
Athirapally Waterfalls lie on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the Western Ghats at the Sholayar ranges.
Where is Athirapally Waterfalls located?
Athirapally Waterfalls is located in the Athirapally Panchayat in Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur.
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