Athirapally Attractions

There is a special place that Kerala holds
in the heart of all those who have been there and of those who have heard about all of its wonders. There is so much that one can explore in this exotic place that is often quoted to be God’s own country. It has earned itself this repute because of nature’s many blessings upon it. 

From breathtaking mountain peaks and quaint villages and small towns to sandy and sunny beaches to the beautiful backwaters, there is little that this state does not have to offer. Now, while most of the limelight goes to the bigger cities such as Trivandrum and Cochin, there are places such as Athirapally which have some of the best tourist places. Kerala is also well known for the many beautiful and enchanting waterfalls that exist there. We will now take a look at some of them in further detail. 

Most of the popular media will highlight the waterfalls as the key Athirapally attractions. Falling from a height of close to about 80 feet, the falls here is known to be the highest in the state. It falls beautifully into the river Chalakudy. 

The forest that the fall is situated at is known Sholayar forest ranges and it is bestowed with some of the beautiful flora. There are some of the most wonderful flowers and trees that sprawl in this region. It is for this reason and more that the place has become one of the recent tourist favourites. However, not many people know this place so it would be a nice place to go to and relax if you want to connect with nature and respect. 

Many people who go there say that they like the solitude and the peace that this place holds. It is advised to visit Athirapally in the month of April. There are many spots in the area around the waterfalls where you can either relax or have a picnic. People go there for picnic with their friends and families. 

For those who are interested in wildlife you will spot Forest Cane Turtle, the Lion-Tailed Macaque and the Nilgiri Langur and the like while you are here. That is also one of the key attractions here. Other than that, if you are the more adventurous type then this place is also great for treks.

 If you can find a good place then you will get a good view of the villages close to it. The view is indeed spectacular from some of the peaks and the cliffs. Caution, however, must be taken while you are here. This means that you should not go to close to the water while you are at the waterfalls.

 The area could be quite slippery and dangerous. Kids especially need to be there only under supervision of an adult. This place is only about 50 kilometers away from the center of the city of Cochin. There are many buses and private vehicles that go there all through the day.