Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Athirappally and Vazhachal: The Great Waterfalls

Waterfalls from the Heaven:
Athirappally and Vazhachal Waterfalls in Kerala

Yes, truly it is an amazing gifts from God to the God's Own County, Kerala. These two waterfalls are the most popular tourist place in Kerala.
Athirappally is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489.00 km² area in Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur district in Kerala, south India. It is located 70 km from Kochi (Cochin) city, 55 km from Cochin International Airport, 60 km from Thrissur city and 30 km from Chalakkudy town. This waterfall is a popular picnic spot as well as favorite shooting spot for the filmmakers.

Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. The Athirappally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet. The beauty of the Athirappally and Vazhachal waterfalls cannot be described by words. Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakkudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station which has excellent tea estate and is one of India's highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur. The scenic attraction of Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirappally.

The Vazhachal waterfall is a scenic and popular waterfall on the edge of the Sholayar forest range in Kerala. The Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River. Its cool, misty waters cascading down with the backdrop of thick green forest and rocky terrain are a scintillating experience for visitors.