Athirappilly
Athirapally is a popular picnic spot located at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges 1000 feet above sea level, at a distance of 63kms from Thrissur and 33 km from Chalakkudi railway station. The water falls from a fairly good height of approximately 80 mts (150 feet) and joins the Chalakudy river below. The spectacular view of the crashing waterfall surrounded by protected forests has made it one of the favorite places for moviemakers. June to September is the best time to visit this place. Though one can have a view of the waterfall from the roadside itself, Visitors can go near the top of the fall for an entrance fee.
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Entry Fee - Rs.15 per person. Parking charges Rs. 15 for vans and Rs.10 for cars.
A visual treat of nature.. Athirappilly - Vazhachal are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala. Located east of Chalakudy in Thrissur district near the entrance to the Sholayar forest ranges (Kerala's famed rain forests), Athirappilly is 63 km, and Vazhachal, 68 km away from Thrissur. The falls are a part of the Chalakudy river stream which flows through the Vazhachal Forest Division. The forest division has 5 territorial ranges viz., Athirappilly, Charpa, Vazhachal, Kollathirumedu and Sholayar. Athirapally, falls from a fairly good height of approximately 80 mts (150 feet) and joins the Chalakudy river below. The water fall can be viewed from several points. On the way from the road itself you can have a view of the waterfall. There is another view from the top of the water fall. For this view, you have to go through the main entrance. There is an entry ticket for this. The100 meter rock pathway inside the entrance is surrounded by thick bamboo clusters and monkeys can be seen playing around. There are benches, small coffee shops and restaurants for tourists to relax. From the river view, you need to take a decline to the right to get to the falls. It is a paved road suitably sloped
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