Athirapally Falls In Kerala – Visitor’s Guide

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Athirappilly is most commonly known as the land of rivers and forests, and it plays home to Kerala’s largest waterfall, Athirapally Falls, which is an impressive 80-foot tall!

I spent one full day exploring Athirapally Waterfalls and have put together this complete guide which includes everything you need to know before you go!

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WHERE IS ATHIRAPALLY FALLS?

Athirapally Falls is located in Athirappilly Panchayat, Kerala.

Click here to see the location on Google maps.

Athirappilly Falls is 72 km northeast of Kochi and the journey time takes approximately two hours, depending on traffic.

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HOW TO GET TO ATHIRAPALLY FALLS

There are two options for reaching Athirapally Water Falls which I have listed below.

Local Bus:

Local buses operate daily from Kochi City to Chalakkudy, and the cost is around 20-30 rupees.

There are countless bus stations located around Kochi, so it’s best to ask your accommodation where the nearest one is to you. These buses are not air-conditioned.

There are also daily buses leaving from Kochin Airport to Chalakkudy, which are air-conditioned and the cost is between 80-100 rupees.

Once you reach Chalakkudy, Athirapally Waterfalls is a further 45-minute drive.

There is another bus that runs to Athirappilly from Chalakkudy that costs 20-30 rupees, or alternatively, you can take a tuk-tuk which will cost around 300-400 rupees.

Taxi:

If time is sensitive and budget is not an issue then I recommend you take a private taxi from Kochi directly to Athirappilly Falls which costs around 2000 rupees.

The taxis are air-conditioned and if you are traveling as a couple or a small group, sharing the cost of the taxi is the way to go.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT ATHIRAPALLY FALLS

Athirappilly Falls is often referred to as the Niagara Falls of India. This insanely beautiful waterfall is fed from the Chalakkudy River which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats.

My friends and I arrived in Athirappilly at around 10 am and checked into the Rainforest Resort, where we stayed for one night.

There are many resorts and hotels in this region but this particular resort in Athirappilly offers the best views of Athirappilly Falls and it also has a private walking trail directly down to the base of the falls. What more could you want?

The trail down to Athirapally Waterfalls is a combination of steps and off-road terrain.

The casual hike only takes five to ten minutes before you reach the Chalakkudy River and here you can cross the shallow stream which emerges at a wide-open clearing, just fifty meters away from the base of the falls.

We spent the entire afternoon exploring and swimming around the shallow waters at the falls as there are many different rock pools to discover.

After we spent some time here we wandered up the river’s edge to get to a closer vantage point at the base of the falls.

There is a roped-off area where you can admire the insane power of Ahtirappilly Falls and do be aware that it is forbidden to cross over the ropes to get directly beneath the flow of water as this could cause heavy injury or death.

As tempting as it may be to get closer to the falls, please obey the rules in place.

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Athirappilly Falls is surrounded by dense green rainforest and the curtain of silvery cascading water that thunders down the rockface is absolutely mesmerizing.

These falls are one of the biggest attractions in Kerala, for both locals and international travelers.

Fun Fact: Many different Bollywood Films were shot here which is one of the main reasons why this waterfall is so popular.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit Athirapally Waterfalls is during the monsoon season which is from mid-June to October.

This time is when Athirappilly Falls shows off its true form as heavy water rages down the Chalakkudy River and covers the entire rock face.

My friends and I visited Athirappilly Water Falls in April and although there wasn’t much water flow, the nature that surrounded us was still as beautiful as can be!

I believe we wouldn’t have been able to walk out into the middle of the river had it been during monsoon season, so we were lucky in that respect to be able to swim in the rock pools and enjoy the time we had there.

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At the base of Athirapally Waterfalls
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Sunset at Athirappilly Water Falls
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Reflections at Athirappilly Water Falls

WHERE TO STAY IN ATHIRAPPILLY

Athirappilly has dozens of accommodations to choose from, so I have narrowed it down to a few of my personal favorite places to stay near the falls to suit budget backpackers, luxury travelers, and everyone in between.

See the list of accommodations near Athirapally Waterfalls below that I personally recommend:

Luxury: Samroha Resort

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Mid Range: Rainforest Resort

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Budget: Clirind Resort

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FINAL THOUGHTS – ATHIRAPALLY FALLS

I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about Athirappilly Water Falls, please leave me a comment below this post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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