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Athirappally and Vazhachal Waterfalls
Athirappally Waterfalls is a beautiful
waterfalls located 63 km from Thrissur town. This waterfalls is a popular
picnic spot.
Athirappally Waterfalls joins the Chalakkudy river after a 80 feet fall.
Vazhachal falls located 5km away from Athirappally is a part of the
Chalakkudy river.
Both these waterfalls are surrounded by forests and is home to variety of
wildlife. Usually the area is crowded with tourists.
Athirappally falls is a beautiful sight and one cannot miss these places
on a trip to Thrissur district. During the lean water seasons, people used
to cross the river, but it is advisable to stay away from that type of
adventure.
Visitors can buy packets of wild honey, sold at the road side stalls off
the road to Athirappally Falls. There are vendors selling bamboo wall
hangings and hats along the way.
Athirappally and Vazhachal falls can be easily accessed by road from
Chalakkudy or Thrissur. Chalakkudy Railway station is the nearest station
to this falls. Kochi Nedumbassery International Airport is the nearest
airport.
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Athirappally-Vazhchal Waterfalls |