Athirappalli (78 kms from Kochi) the beautiful and popular waterfall on the border of the Sholayar forest ranges are just 5 km apart. The Athirappalli Falls joins the Chalakkudy river after falling down a drop of 80 feet. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy river. Both the waterfalls, their cool, misty water cascade down in the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky land, are a dazzling experience to visitors.

Starting tranquilly from the high ranges, and rolling through gorge overhang with trees, these waterfall is one of the beautiful in India. You may forget everything once you reach in Athirapally. The Athirapalli waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind.

The rocky road that moves around the mountain providing you with a magnificent view of the Athirapally waterfalls. September is the best month to visit Athirapally waterfalls because the waterfalls are in full force just after the monsoons.

Both 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.

Nearby Places of Interest

Vazhachal Waterfalls:

The Vazhachal waterfall (83 kms from Kochi), is a beautiful and popular waterfall on the frame of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River and 5 km from Athirapally waterfall.

Other waterfalls:

Charpa Falls:
located in the east of Athirappilly is the charming but lesser known Charpa falls which plunge on to the road during monsoon. Anakkayam
20 km from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and docile waters.

Mulamkuzhi :
The crystal clear medicated water of the River Mulamkuzhi and the waterfalls of Venanbravady near Malayattur in Eranakulam is an enchanting sight. There is also a confluence of the rivers Periyar and Perumthode.

Attukal :
Attukal in Idukki district is between Munnar and Pallivasal, and a beautiful sight of waterfalls and rolling hills is ideal for trekking.

Cheeyappara :
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Narimangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. The Cheeyapara waterfalls fall down in seven steps.

Nyayamkad :
10 Kms from Munnar, the Water cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters between Munnar and Rajamala Nyamkad is an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Power House Waterfall :
18 Km from Munnar, is on the way to Thekkady from Munnar, which cascades down to step rock 2000m above sea level.

Thommankuthu :
28 km from Thodupuzha is is famous for its seven-step waterfall here is a much loved picnic spot. At each step, there is a fall and a pool beneath to enjoy the panoramic beauty and ideal fro trekking.

Thusharagiri :
50kms from Kozhikode, Thusharagiri (means snowy peak)is a tourist spot. Two streams originating from the Western Ghats and meet here to form the River Challipuzha. The river diverge into three waterfalls, creating a snowy spray.

Kanthanpara Waterfalls :
This waterfall is about 30 m in height and is located 12 kms from of Kalpetta

Sentinal Rock Water Fall :
A three step water fall of more than 200m in height, 22kms at Soochipara near Meppadi, Kalpetta with marvelous scenery provides for white water rafting, swimming, bathing, etc.