Athirapally and Vazhachal
How to Reach Athirapally Waterfalls
There are a few options that one can use to reach the place. The place
can be reached easily from Cochin and this is the best option. Buses
and taxis are a good option to reach the place. A town called Chalakudy
is the nearest major town. From this place, one can reach the falls in
less than half an hour.
Nearby Places of Athirapally
Nearby Places of Interest
Vazhachal Waterfalls
The Vazhachal waterfall is a scenic and popular waterfall on the edge of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Its cool, misty waters cascading down with the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors.
Charpa Falls
To the east of athirappilly is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy.
Anakkayam
About 20 km from Chalakudy on the sholayar peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those
who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora.
Water Theme Parks
For those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks nearby with plenty of adventure games and water sports.
Malakapara Tea Gardens
For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife.
Vazhachal Waterfalls
The Vazhachal waterfall is a scenic and popular waterfall on the edge of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Its cool, misty waters cascading down with the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors.
Charpa Falls
To the east of athirappilly is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy.
Anakkayam
About 20 km from Chalakudy on the sholayar peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those
who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora.
Water Theme Parks
For those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks nearby with plenty of adventure games and water sports.
Malakapara Tea Gardens
For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife.
Thumpurmuzhi Gardens
Thumpurmuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall.
Thumpurmuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall.
Peringalkuthu & Sholayar Dams
Deep in the forest on the way to Valpara are the two dams that generate
hydroelectric power to the state. Entry to the dam site is with special
permission only.
Vazhachal Forest Gardens
With the abundant flora and
even herbal plantation maintained by the forest department, Vazhachal is a
Botanist's treasure trove. Read more....
Nature of Athirapilly and Vazhachal Forest
Athirapilly and Vazhachal the most famous scenic locations in Kerala - the God's own contry - visualize many enchanting experiences from the nature attracts domestic as well as international tourists and picnic groups.
The riparian forests of the Chalakudy River have revealed the existence of a thick riparian vegetation of more than 10 metres width for a distance of 10.5 km downstream from Peringalkuth, covering an area of 58.5 hectares. Out of this, 26.4 hectares lie within the Vazachal area, including three large islands densely covered by riparian forests.
Read more....
Image of Athirapally Water Falls |
Athirappally Waterfalls is
located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar
ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the
onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about
80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the
greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally
Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet.
A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life.
Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places -
the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal (Prounced as
vaazhachaal).
The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by
words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges
overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to
re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the 'Picturesque' - not
just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of
Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for
those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. wild and
beautiful, unspoilt by the passing of time.
Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station (valparai) which has excellent tea estate and is one of India's highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur
Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of
Kerala's famed rain forests, the Athirapalli waterfalls provides a restful escape for
those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. The water
plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The scenic attraction of
Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirampally. These
scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part of the Chalakudy
river stream.
Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station (valparai) which has excellent tea estate and is one of India's highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur
Image of Vazhachal Water Falls |
The riparian forests of the Chalakudy River have revealed the existence of a thick riparian vegetation of more than 10 metres width for a distance of 10.5 km downstream from Peringalkuth, covering an area of 58.5 hectares. Out of this, 26.4 hectares lie within the Vazachal area, including three large islands densely covered by riparian forests.
The riparian forests of the area have been found to be characterised by
the presence of typical riparian species of plants, in addition to
evergreen and semi-evergreen species.Out of the 319 species of flowering
plants identified from the study area, 24 are endemic species of the
Western Ghats and 10 are rare and endangered.
Moreover, the Chalakudy River is known for its diversity, as it contains
85 species of fresh water fishes out of the 152 species known from Kerala.
Among these, 35 are endemic species of the Western Ghats and nine are
considered to be endangered.
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