Vazhachal Falls

Vazhachal Falls is very near to famous Athirappilly water falls. It is just 90 km from Kochi and situated in Thrissur district. Vazhachal Falls are located in Thrissur District of Kerala. Running on Chalakkudy River, these are just 3 kms from Athirappilly. It is the fall of water through Chalakkudy river just before Athirappilly falls. Vazhachal Water Falls spans from the Charppa water falls to Athirappilly water falls. This fall start calmly from the high ranges and the tail race water of Poringalkuthu Power House and catch speed as it runs through slippery rocks of the Green Forest. The drizzling water provides an extreme soothing effect to the visitors. Visitors from Kerala and Tamilnadu comes throughout the year. But June to October is considered as best time.
Also read: Athirappally Waterfalls

Athirappally Waterfalls

If you want a bit of adventure and action, Athirappally Waterfalls is a nice one day picnic spot near Kochi. Athirappally Waterfalls is just 70 km from Kochi and you can reach there in an hour. Away from the rushing street in to virgin forest Athirappally Waterfalls is a nice treat to your eyes. It is perfect to travel there in a cab and you must start as early as possible. Any tourist will love Athirappally Waterfalls and like to spend the whole day at this heavenly gifted place. Tourist can reach Athirappally Waterfalls from Kochi via Angamaly, Chalakudy, Vettilappara. Also tourists from Tamilnadu can visit here from Coimbatore-Pollachi -Valparai -Malakkiparai -Sholayar -Peringalkuthu -Vazhachal 5-Athirapalli. Athirappally Waterfalls is very popular and pictured in many of Indian language films. Athirappally Waterfalls is situated at the beginning of western Ghats, the ever green forests of the eastern side of Kerala. Athirappally Waterfalls is an intimidating water pledge in chalakkudy river of about 80 feet. The rippling water comkes from Vazhachal falls and offer an exciting view. If you are lucky you can watch a few animals there.

Caution: Athirappally Waterfalls is very dangerous picnic spot and never risk your life. Follow the instructions from guards.

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