Athirappilly

Locations :

Lattitude: 10.2908° N,

Longitude: 76.5156° E

Best Time to Visit : Throughout the Year

Weather :

Summer : 30°C to 36°C

Winter : 20°C to 33°C

Monsoon : 22°C to 31°C

Athirappilly is one of the most popular among tourist destinations. It is situated in Thrissur district of Kerala state. Athirappilly is regarded as a spectacular and certainly one of the finest waterfalls in Indian subcontinent. It is located at the entrance of the Sholayar ranges on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division, almost 80-feet high and 330-feet wide. It is a home to several endangered and common species of flora and fauna. It offers spectacular views of the Sholayar hills. It is also called as Punna Kai Mannan falls by Tamil populace. It is also known as “The Niagara of India”. The history of Athirappilly dates back to 1982. This emerald beauty of the place is connected with the most popular Film Director Maniratnam. It is noted as a huge fascination for this spot as lots of Tamil and Hindi movies and songs such as Raavanan, Dil Se, Kannathil Muthamittal, Iruvar, and Guru are shot here. It has become a prime location for various song scenes, TV commercials, and tourism publications. Tourist can visit this magnificent waterfall anytime throughout the year as it never dried out. But the best time to visit this place is from the month of September to January. Besides the most bewitching sights the place also offers some adventurous activities for the adventure lovers. While visiting this noteworthy tourist destination, never forget to capture some fabulous pictures. No matter what happens, some memories can never be replaced.