What is special about Athirapally Falls?
The unique 180 metres (590 ft) elevation riparian forest in the Athirappilly-Vazhachal area is the only location where all four South Indian species of hornbills — the great hornbill (the state bird of Kerala), Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar grey hornbill, and the Indian grey hornbill are found living together.
Which district is Athirapally waterfalls?
Thrissur District of
Athirappilly Falls, is situated in Athirappilly Panchayat, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District of Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges.It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet.
What is the best time to visit Athirapally?
The monsoon season in Athirapally begins in June and continues till October. It is the best time to visit Athirapally for Athirapally waterfalls. March to May: Months from March to May sees the summer season in Athirapally. The temperature is quite hot and humid and outdoor activities become quite difficult.
Is Vazhachal and Athirapally same?
Vazhachal Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath of Thrissur district in Kerala on the southwest coast of India.
Which district is Vazhachal?
Thrissur District
Vazhachal, Thrissur District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism.
Is bathing allowed in Athirapally?
near the top of the falls yes, you can swim/splash, take bath in the pool areas. over a year ago. yes. at the top that is in the river area and not at the falls.
Can we play in Athirapally waterfalls?
No you cannot play directly under the falls. It is a prohibited area. You can do that downstream. over a year ago.
When should we visit Athirapally waterfalls?
Athirapally waterfalls never dries out and can be visited anytime during the year. Though the waterfall appears in its full glory during monsoons, heavy rains cause inconvenience. So, the best time to visit is from September to January.
Can we bath in Athirapally?
Which waterfall is shown in bahubali?
Athirapally Falls
Athirappilly Falls is not one of those destinations in Kerala that is on a common traveller’s bucket list. In fact, it is the largest waterfall in South India, yet not so popular among the tourists.