- Best time
- Jun–Jan
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–9,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,500
- Nearest railhead
- 30 km away
- Nearest airport
- 55 km away
Plan Athirappilly & Vazhachal in a minute. Day-by-day plan, stays, budget and trains — free on JrnyLoop.
Plan this tripAbout Athirappilly & Vazhachal
A 25 m-high, 100 m-wide waterfall on the Chalakudy river in evergreen forest — the Baahubali falls — with Vazhachal and Charpa falls upstream and the forest drive to Malakkappara.
Things to do in Athirappilly & Vazhachal
Athirappilly Falls
View from the top, then walk down to the base of the falls.
Vazhachal Falls
Wide cascades 5 km upstream.
Charpa Falls
Roadside falls, strongest in the monsoon.
Thumboormuzhi Garden
Butterfly garden and hanging bridge by a check dam.
Malakkappara Forest Drive
Through Sholayar forest to tea estates on the TN border.
Where to stay in Athirappilly & Vazhachal
Athirappilly riverside
Resorts facing the river and forest.
Chalakudy
Town hotels 30 km away.
What to eat
Kerala meals
Rice, sambar, avial and thoran on a banana leaf.
Kappa & fish curry
Tapioca with spicy red fish curry.
Good to know
- The forest check-post closes the Malakkappara road at night.
- Don’t go near the edge at the top — rocks are slippery and the current strong.
Going to Athirappilly & Vazhachal? Build the plan, split costs with your group and keep tickets in one place.
Plan this trip