ATHIRAPALLY WATERFALLS | BEST WATERFALLS IN KERALA | SUREN CHELLAKUTTI FALLS

      Athirapilly is the land of rivers and forests!The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapilly waterfall,one of the 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,is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon.Chalakkudy river, Charpa, Vazhachal and Athirapally are ideal places where the monsoon is to be enjoyed.

          Athirappilly Waterfalls is located at the entrance of Sholayar ranges, the major host town is Chalakudy, this waterfall is one of the major picnic spots of Kerala. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally water Falls is 80 feet high and located exactly in the forest area. Combined with the natural greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls joins the Chalakudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet.
              The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the 'Picturesque' - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.

             Athirapilly Tourism consists of Kauthukapak & Hollyland immitaions in Chalakudy, Dreamworld water park, Silverstorm water park, Thumboormuzhy Dam & Riverview Garden, Athirapally water falls, Charpa falls, Vazhachal falls, Poringalkuth Hydel Tourism and Wild life Boating, Trekking in Sholayar ranes, Bamboo Rafting, Tribel visit, Chalakudy Nightlife etc.
Proper precautions are taken on site to prevent mishaps while swimming and a police camp is always positioned there. Athirappilly is situated on SH-21 highway connecting Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

GETTING THERE

By rail:

Thrissur (Major station) about 63 km & Chalakkudy, about 35 km.

By air:

Cochin International Airport, about 58 km from Thrissur, is the nearest airport.

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ATHIRAPPALLY FALLS ROUTE MAP | ATHIRAPPALLY WATERFALLS TOURIST MAP

Athirapally Waterfalls is located at the entrance of Sholayar ranges,in Chalakudy,Kerala this waterfall is one of the major picnic spots of Kerala. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirapally water Falls is 80 feet high and located exactly in the forest area. Combined with the natural greenery.

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CHALAKUDY | TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN TRISSUR | TOP DESTINATIONS IN CHALAKUDY | IN AND AROUND CHALAKUDY

VAZHACHAL FALLS
       Vazhachal Falls is a rushing watercourse in the Chalakkudy River in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. It is located 36km from Chalakkudi and 5km from Athirappilly Falls. 

ATHIRAPALLY FALLS
       Athirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala, on the southwest coast of India. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges, this 80 ft waterfall is a popular tourist destination.

CHARPA FALLS
        Charpa Falls is one of the scenic locations in Thrissur. Situated close to the Athirappilly Falls (60 km from Thrissur), the waterfall is a part of River Chalakkudy. During monsoon months (June to August) it plunges on to the road.

THUMBOORMUZHI DAM

        Thumboormuzhy River Garden & Dam Tourist Place in Thrissur - There is a construction of a weir at Thumboormuzhi across the Chalakudy river and diverting the water for Irrigation purpose. The stage I of the scheme comprising a weir at Thumboormuzhi across Chalakudy river and a part of the canal system was commissioned in 1957 

DREAM WORLD

       Dream World, the state-of-the-art water theme park is situated close to the Athirappilly waterfalls and other nearby attractions of Vazhachal, Thumboormuzhy and Sholayar. The Rain Dance with snow effect was introduced for the first time in Kerala.

Tariff adult Rs. 600. children Rs. 500. ,Sr Citizen(Above 65 years) : Rs. 400.

Park timings 10.30 am to 6.00 pm.

SILVER STORM
        Silver Storm introducing a novelty of Amusement with the hearty touch of elegance. A place, encircled with the symphony of nature, blessed by the almighty, adorned with the western ghats.
Tariff Adult Rs. 490, child Rs. 390. Sr. Citizen Rs.290.

Park timings 10 am to 7.00 pm

HOLY LAND
       Holy Land, Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur District of the Kerala State in India. It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls

PORINGALKUTHU HYDEL TOURISM
       Poringalkuthu Hydel Tourism has much in store for the visitors. One can enjoy a nice view of the Dam and the adjoining areas part from the other amenities facilitated there including Speed Boat and self driven Pedal Boats. 

The Boating facilities are provided from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

       There is a Bungalow which was constructed during the time of starting the Hydro-electric project, before independence. We can expeience the view of the reservoir and the adjoining areas from there.

(20 kms from Athirapally)

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CHIMMINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | SOUTH INDIA TOURISM | ECOTOURISM IN KERALA | KERALA TOURISM

Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1984, is situated at the Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur district. The headquarters of this sanctuary is at Echippara which is 28 kms away from Amballoor village in the north direction. Amballoor is 12 kms away from Thrissur town. A dam was constructed across the Chimmini river at 75m, above the sea level. Due to this, a large section of forest was cleared during 1976-83 period. This sanctuary, consisting of the watershed areas of Kunumali and Mupliyam rivers, is encircled by hills.This area was dense forest 200 years ago. Local chieftains who were having control and ownership over the forest and the timber merchants had been plundering this forest. Though scientific felling and implementation of forest laws had been introduced, depletion of forest resource could not be supplanted. However, present protective measures show the signs of improvement. 
          A part of the Chimmini wildlife sanctuary lies adjacent to the Peechi-Vazhani wildlife sanctuary and the other part to Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary. All kinds of flora found in rain forest are seen here.The altitude of Chimmini dam area varies from 40m to 1110m to the eastern direction. Punda peak which is situated at the eastern side of the sanctuary has an altitude of 1116m. Chimmini wildlife sanctuary lies between the longitude 10° 22' to 10° 26' and latitude 76° 31' - 76° 37' at the western valley of Nelliyampathi.        Spanning an area of 85 sq km on the western slopes of Nelliyampathy, the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary is just a two-hour drive from Kochi in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur, the Sanctuary provides an exhilarating experience for nature enthusiasts. Established in 1984, a section of Chimmini lies adjacent to the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary and the other part is next to Parambikulam Sanctuary. Dense forests dotted with streams and rivers enhance the innumerable trekking trails along the Sanctuary. Encompassing a mixture of tropical evergreen, semi evergreen and moist deciduous forests, the lush surroundings provide an ideal habitat for flowering plants, birds, butterflies and wildlife.

Ecotourism Activities
         Trekking and camping in the wilderness of Chimmini present a prize bonanza for the avid bird and butterfly watchers. With more than 160 species, the avian life here is spectacular and the lucky ones might just spot the Southern Birdwing, India's largest butterfly or the Blue Mormon, the second largest butterfly in the Western Ghats. The Atlas Moth, the largest in the world is also spotted here along with other common varieties like the mormon, tiger, sailor and crimson rose. Many animals including rare species like the lion tailed macaque can also be seen here.

Trekking Trails - Trekking expeditions are organized by the Forest Department in and around the Sanctuary. Half day or three-hour treks cover the outer rings of the Sanctuary while one-day trips take tourists deep into the forests.

Bamboo Rafting - The riverside can be explored through bamboo rafting trips which extend from two hours to a full day. But the high point of all expeditions is the Moonlight Sonata that involves rafting on full moon nights.

Accommodation
     Inspection Bungalow near the dam is the closest stay option. Amballoor which is just 12 km away has several hotels.
Location: In Varandarapilly Village in Mukundapuram.
Altitude: Ranges from 40 m at the dam site to 1,116 m above sea level. The highest point is Punda Peak on the eastern side.
Distance
Air: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 50 km away.
Rail: Nearest railhead is at Thrissur, 37 km away.
Road: Only 25 km from Amballur junction on the Kochi-Thrissur NH-47 route.

For enquiries and bookings, contact:
Wildlife Sanctuary Office, Peechi, Ph: 0487-269 9017
District Tourist Promotion Council Office, Thrissur, Ph: 0487-2320800

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