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.

Athirapally By Air

The closest airport is also located at Cochin. This is situated around 63 km from the waterfall. Taxis and prepaid taxis are the best option to reach the place from the airport.

Athirapally By Train

Chalakudy is the closest railway station and there are a few trains that pass through this place. The best option is to arrive at Cochin through train and take a taxi from the station. Cochin is situated around 70 km from the place and there are frequent trains from most parts of the state. Trains are the most comfortable option as well. Taxis from the station cost around Rs 1000.

Athirapally By Bus

A few state buses are available to the town of Chalakudy from Cochin. This is a cheap option and since the distance is short, bus journeys are bearable. They might not be comfortable. Read more...

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.

Thumpurmuzhi Gardens
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....