
Experience the power of Athirapally Falls, Kerala's largest waterfall. See it from the top and take a short trek to its base for a dramatic view.
Athirapally Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala, located on the Chalakudy River. Originating from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats, the river cascades down from a height of about 80 feet, creating a powerful and wide spectacle often compared to Niagara Falls. The experience for visitors is multi-faceted. Upon entering, a paved path leads you through a light forest to the top of the falls, where you can see the river gathering force before it plunges. From this viewpoint, you get a broad perspective of the landscape.
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Athirappilly waterfalls, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District, Athirappilly, Kochi, Kerala, India
Air
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport, located about 40 km away. From the airport, it takes around 1.5 hours to reach the falls by taxi.
Train
The closest railway station is Chalakudy (CKI), 30 km away. For better connectivity, major stations are Thrissur (TCR) at 60 km and Ernakulam Junction (ERS) in Kochi at 70 km. Taxis and buses are available from all stations.
Road
Athirapally is connected by road via State Highway 21 from Chalakudy. It is approximately 70 km from Kochi and 60 km from Thrissur. The route is scenic and can be covered by car, taxi, or bus.
Local Transport
From Chalakudy town, the main transport options are taxis and public buses. State-run KSRTC buses frequently travel between Chalakudy bus stand and Athirapally.
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