Athirappally Waterfall:
Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls!The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall,a major tourist attraction. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin and River Nila(Bharathapuzha),is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon.Swollen Chalakkudy river, Charpa, Vazhachal and Athirapally are ideal places where the monsoon is to be enjoyed.
Local communities along the Chalakudy river banded together to stop the construction of a hydroelectric dam upstream from Athirapally Waterfall. The proposed dam would have submerged more than 140 hectares of forest, dried up extensive riparian areas downstream and destroyed Athirapally Waterfall, one of several scenic waterfalls important to the local tourism industry.The dam also would have destroyed the critical habitat of many important species, including the rare Cochin Forest Cane Turtle, the endangered Great Indian Hornbill, the Lion-Tailed Macaque and the Nilgiri Langur.
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Nearby Places of Interest
Charpa FallsTo the east of Athirappally is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy.AnakkayamIt is located 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 ParksFor those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks nearby with plenty of adventure games and water sports.Malakapara Tea GardensFor 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 GardensThumpurmuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall. Peringalkuthu & Sholayar DamsDeep 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 Botanists treasure trove.
Charpa FallsTo the east of Athirappally is the enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls which plunges on to the road during monsoon. It is a sight to watch and enjoy.AnakkayamIt is located 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 ParksFor those who want a little extra recreation there are two water theme parks nearby with plenty of adventure games and water sports.Malakapara Tea GardensFor 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 GardensThumpurmuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall. Peringalkuthu & Sholayar DamsDeep 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 Botanists treasure trove.
wow, beautiful pictures, I heard a lot about Athirappally Water Falls. I have never visited, but I think when i get a chance i should.you have also listed nearby places of interest, that will be more helpful for visitors.. Good post..
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