Athirappilly Waterfalls | Largest waterfall in Kerala #Travel#Roadtrip#Waterfalls

Athirappilly Falls is located on the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur district. Athirappilly Falls is the largest waterfall in Kerala and is nicknamed "The Niagara of South India". The journey from Chalakkudy to the Athirappilly Falls passes through a landscape of winding roads, small villages and lush green trees. Visitors can reach the top of the waterfall via a paved path that leads through thick bamboo clusters. The 145 kilometres long Chalakudy River, originates in the Anaimalai mountains of the Western Ghats and flows through the Vazhachal Forest toward the Arabian Sea. The river starts off smooth but becomes more turbulent as it nears Athirapilly. At Athirappilly Falls, the water surges around big rocks and cascades down in three separate plumes. Below the falls, the river remains turbulent for about 1 kilometre until it reaches Kannamkuzhi, from where it calms and flows smoothly until reaching the dam at Thumpoormuzhi. It is a popular tourist and cinematic destination. Charpa Falls is a waterfall located 3 kms away from Athirappilly falls on the west-flowing Chalakudy River. It is a popular stopover for tourists who are visiting the Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls. It is located close to the road and during monsoon months (July & August), the water splashes onto the road.