Romantic nature of Athirapally waterfalls And Vazhachal –
Kerala, India :-
The two pretty and magnificent waterfalls, Athirapally and
Vazhachal are located 78 km from Kochi (Cochin), on the edge of the Sholayar
forest ranges. The Athirapally falls join the Chalakudy river after plummeting
down 80 ft. The calm bouquet that covers a large area near the falls makes
Athirapally a picturesque location. The charming Vazhachal waterfall is close
to solid green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy river.
Escape the quiet and much needed, difficulties and burdens
of life. Let the calming sounds take you to some places of nature’s most
tranquil – and the lovely waterfalls and Athirampally Vazhachal (Prounced as
vaazhachaal).
Cannot be the magic of nature Athirampally and Vazhachal can
be pronounced in words, starting silently of the ranges are high, and crashing
through gorges overhung with trees, this waterfall is one of the best places in
India to re-capture the true meaning of the idea of the classic from
“wonderful” – and not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.
Vazhachal Falls is a rushing watercourse in the Chalakkudy
River in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. It is located 36km from
Chalakkudi and 5km from Athirappilly Falls.
As you walk upper and upper, the forest area is silent and
you can hear different types of birds singing and identify each bird from its
voice. During monsoon, the trek turns slippery and is filled with little frogs
jumping here and there. Walk around 15 minutes and you can hear the massive
voice of the falls. As you climb up, you can see the river flowing past huge
rocks and trees. The falls are so giant that for a minute you can't believe
that they can be so giant. You also thank yourself, that the trek is worth it
as you again go down towards the falls. You find little children bathing in the
river and a few steps ahead and the water goes down!
No miracle, the sight has been a most wanted with film
directors for their locations. The Famous Indian Film maker’s Raavan, Dil Se,
Guru and Iruvar have been shot here.
If someone is on a holiday to Kerala India, then a visit to
the Athirapally Falls becomes a must-watch experience as it is a favourite
destination for all those who love the splendour of nature and beauty. Hire a
taxi that takes you to the falls and there are some good resorts also nearby,
where you can halt for lunch or dinner. Ideal time to visit the Falls is during
the monsoon when the rain water is falling on the river, and fishermen are busy
catching fish sitting by the river. Swimming here is not recommended during
this time, however you can still find local villagers swimming in unknown
waters.
There are many treks around the hilly area to explore the falls
and the guide rightly calls it the Niagra of India! You don't want to leave the
place and want to enjoy the falls and the sound even after the sun sets. But as
you embark on the next journey, the falls and its beauty lingers on in the mind
forever.
Getting there
By rail: Thrissur or Ernakulam [Kerala State, India]
By air: Cochin International Airport, [Kerala State, India]
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