Vazhachal Waterfalls

The Vazhachal waterfall is also close by and is just a drive from Athirappally. These waterfalls set in the midst of ever green forests are a magnificent sight to behold and offer the tourists some enjoyable and scintillating moments – a real escape from the all the hassles of city life.

Chalakkudy River

The Chalakkudy River is to which the waters from the Athirappally and Vazhachal waterfalls are emptied is home to a diverse range of fresh water fish; it contains over 85 species of fresh water fish out of the 152 found in Kerala. Out of the 85 species, 35 are endemic species of the Western Ghats and 9 are in the endangered category

Herbal Medicines in Athirappally

There is an herbal garden, near the Athirappally waterfalls, where tourists can purchase herbal medicines. These herbal medicines, due to the peculiarity of the land surrounding the waterfalls, are known to cure arthritis, various skin diseases and blood pressure. It is believed that herbal medicines grown in this part of the state acquire certain inherent medicinal properties that are not seen elsewhere. Athirappally and the surrounding areas is host to over 319 rare species of plants out of which 24 are endemic species of the Western Ghats and 10 come in the endangered category

Shopping in & Around Athirappally

There is lots of shopping to do near Athirappally waterfalls. There are several roadside shops that sell honey collected from forests near by. Tourists can also buy bamboo wall hangings, hats, herbal soaps and other antiques; these are all of good quality and rather cheap.

Climate in Athirappally

Summer (January - May) 300 to 360C)
Monsoon (June - October) 260 to 320C)

Holiday Season in Athirappally

Athirappally is accessible throughout the year; tourists can visit Athirappally and Vazhachal waterfalls 365 days of the year

Athirappally- How to Reach

Athirappally is accessible from every part of Kerala and India. If arriving by flight, one can land in Cochin International Airport (55 kms) and then drive along NH 47 up to Chalakkudy. Then take a right deviation along Athirappally Road up to the waterfalls. Best time of the day is between 6 am and 8 pm.

Athirappally- Distances to Various Destinations

Vazhachal Waterfalls- 05 Km
Kochi International Airport - 55 Km
Chalakkudy Railway station- 33 Km
Thrissur Railway station     - 63 kms
Trivandrum  -  280 kms
Kumarakom  - 150 kms
Munnar -180 kms
Thekkady -250 kms
Thumpurmuzhi Gardens - 13 Km
Plantations Valley- 2 Km
Malakapara Tea Garden – 50 km

There are also frequent buses to Athirappally from Chalakkudy town; one can also catch a cab (Taxi) from Chalakkudy Railway Station to reach Athirappally.