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Athirapally Waterfalls
Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls.The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall, a major tourist attraction. The waterfall comes down to the 80 feet level through several streams. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin and River Nila(Bharathapuzha), is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon.Swollen Chalakudy river
When you land in Athirapally, you are greeted with the sight of charming green Sholayar Peaks peering over the rushing gush of the falls. Standing against the backdrop of a rustling jungle foliage, this many films and music videos are shot here. Bird lovers cannot miss this place, for it is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. There is a pool above the falls where you can relax and unwind. To get a view of the waterfall, one needs to get down from the mountain for about 100 meters.
The magnificently intertwined lush green forests that cover the patches of Sholayar, the sizzling silver cascade and the location towards the center of Cochin and Bharathapuzha makes Athirappilly a true promising land during the Monsoons season. Similarly, Swollen Chalakudy River, Charpa falls, Vazhachal waterfalls can also be enjoyed along with Athirappilly falls during Monsoon. The absence of human settlements in most of the areas allows free spill-over of wild animals like elephants through the road. Even though there are hamlets in the Athirappilly-Vazhachal forest division, tourists and travelers are not encouraged to enter inside after 5 pm.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Chalakudy Railway Station, about 33 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 39 km
Google map coordinates: 7HM9+VM Ayyampuzha, Kerala.
