Athirapally Hill Stations - Kerala
Athirapally is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kerala which is situated Mukundapuram Taluk in Thrissur district of Kerala. This tourist destination is famous for its enchanting waterfall, called Athirapally waterfall which is compared to the greatness of the Niagara Falls.
The journey to Athirapally waterfalls is through the footsteps of Sholayar mountain ranges which hold biodiverse evergreen forest, is a mesmerizing experience. The Athirapally waterfalls that cascade down from a height of 80 feet is a bewitching sight that will take your breath away. This mind-blowing destination is one of the top films shooting locations in India.
The place is so beautiful that the veteran director Mani Ratnam have shot a couple of scenes of his movies like Guru, Dil Se and Roja at this splendid destination. The diverse flora and fauna of this place are also famous which houses many important species including the rare Forest Cane Turtle, the endangered Great Indian Hornbill, the Lion-Tailed Macaque and the Nilgiri Langur.
The place offers adventure activity like trekking along the mountain slopes. Charpa Falls, Vazhachal Falls, Dream World Amusement Park, Peringalkuth Hydel Tourism and Boating in Chimmini Wild sanctuary are the other attractions of Athirapally.
Highlights
- Athirapally is an eco-tourism hotspot.
- Athirapally is well-known for its breathtaking waterfalls.
- Athirapally Waterfalls is the largest waterfalls in God's own Country and also lauded as the most spectacular of all waterfalls in Kerala.
- This waterfall is fondly known as "The Niagara of India".
- Athirapally waterfalls never go dry even during severe summer season. Therefore, it can be visited anytime during the year.
- This destination is also famous for its rainforest and is rich in biodiversity.
- The protected lush green regions surrounding Athirapally waterfalls is well known for jungle safaris.
- The unique ecosystem of this destination is considered to be one of its kind in the state of Kerala.
- Vazhachal and Charpa waterfalls are the other tourist attractions in Athirapally.
- This picturesque destination with the backdrop of enchanting Athirapally waterfalls is one of the top films shooting locations in India.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Athirapally is from September to January.
With the average temperature ranging between 23 degree Celsius to 38 degree Celsius, Summer season (March to May) in Athirapally is very hot and humid and is not a good time to visit Athirapally. Winter season begins in November in Athirapally and remains till the mid of February. And the temperature ranges between 22 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius respectively.
This is the best season for tourist to take part in adventure activities. Athirapally receives heavy rainfall between the months of June to October. Monsoon season is the best season to visit the Athirapally waterfalls as well as to enjoy the pleasure and bliss of rain.
Way to Reach
By Air - Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Athirapally which is 55 Km away.
By Rail - Chalakudy Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 30 Km away.
By Road - Direct buses from Thrissur and Chalakudy are available to Athirapally.