The Niagara Of India.
Not so well known as the Niagara Falls, but no less beautiful is the Athirappilly Falls in the interior forests of Kerala. It is the largest waterfall in Kerala and cascades down the rocks from a height of 80 feet in three separate plumes. The force of the showers are quite strong and it is not advisable to stand or swim in the pools at the base. Just to feel the spray on your face and hear the roar of the falling water gave us a good idea of the forces of nature.
The falls lies on the Chalakudy river which flows down from the Western Ghats in the higher reaches of Kerala. While driving down from Thrissur we had to turn left from NH-544 and drive on SH-21 which goes to Valparai. As we drove east the road became narrower and we were surrounded by the dense jungles of the Sholayar Reserve Forest. It was a picturesque drive, passing through a landscape of lush green trees, winding roads and small hamlets. We had to pay parking charges to enter the Falls and beyond. These charges are valid for the Vazhachal Falls as well. From the parking lot we had to walk down to the base of the Athirappilly falls which was easy, but walking back up the steep incline was quite tiring.
There are some restaurants near the entrance of the falls, but being a Sunday all of them were crowded and we decided to have our lunch on the way back to Kochi, as we had not brought a picnic basket like the locals.
The falls lies on the Chalakudy river which flows down from the Western Ghats in the higher reaches of Kerala. While driving down from Thrissur we had to turn left from NH-544 and drive on SH-21 which goes to Valparai. As we drove east the road became narrower and we were surrounded by the dense jungles of the Sholayar Reserve Forest. It was a picturesque drive, passing through a landscape of lush green trees, winding roads and small hamlets. We had to pay parking charges to enter the Falls and beyond. These charges are valid for the Vazhachal Falls as well. From the parking lot we had to walk down to the base of the Athirappilly falls which was easy, but walking back up the steep incline was quite tiring.
There are some restaurants near the entrance of the falls, but being a Sunday all of them were crowded and we decided to have our lunch on the way back to Kochi, as we had not brought a picnic basket like the locals.
Date of experience: December 2019
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