Category: Athirapally

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. 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