There aren’t so many places that hold such repute
in the minds of people and that have made
an impression in the hearts of people the way Kerala has. There is so much to do and there are so many places to explore in Kerala starting from the sandy and relaxing beaches to the wonderfully enchanting backwaters to the hill stations and the many waterfalls. And in a state where most of the popularity is channelized towards the bigger and more commercialized cities such as Ernakulum, which is also known as Kochi and Tiruvananthapuram Athirapally is still one amazing place to be. However, tucked away in the quiet corners of this state, there are some of the most magical places that you can visit.
Athirapally is one among those places. It is not difficult at all to get to this place and the focus of this article will be onhow to reach AthirapallyThis place is only about 50 kilometers from Cochin. So the safest bet is getting to Cochin and then taking the highway from there. Cochin can be easily reached by train, bus or flight. It has its own airport which is about a 30 minutes drive from the center of the city. There are Volvo buses and also taxis that will take you to the airport. Cochin is also well connected to the rest of the country by trains. It takes day to travel from the north or the north east to Cochin but then it is a fun way to travel. Trains are also less expensive than flights. However, flights can also come for cheap if you book your tickets way in advance. Buses and private vehicles, on the other hand are a good option if you live in Kerala or in the neighbouring states. This is because the drive will be beautiful, abundant with tea and coffee plantation sights and scenery.
Once you get to Cochin, then the rest of the journey is easy. You can take buses or taxis that will go there at low prices. Travelling within the region of Athirapally is pretty simple. You can hitch a hike on a bicycle for the low lying areas but for the hillier terrain you will just have to walk. It is a nice place of quiet and solitude that a lot of people like to travel to because they get tired of the noise and pollution of the cities that they come from. This unknown town is the perfect getaway for anyone who is looking for some time out for themselves and also to enjoy the beauty and enigma of nature. Getting back from this place to Cochin is just as easy. You will have to take the bus back and usually it’s the bus that had dropped you there in the first place or else it will be the taxis that you can hire. Normally the taxis are slightly more expensive than the buses but they are also more comfortable than the buses.
