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Malakkappara or Malakhappara is a small hill station in the Thrissur District of Kerala. The Sholayar River drains into this heavily forested region. It is also home to a Tata Tea estate, with the rest of the forests being managed by the local Forest Department. For those who love exploring forests and enjoy wildlife - this region is known to have rare, endangered, indigenous flora and fauna.

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Athirappilly to Malakkapara Jungle Safari with KSRTC

Malakkappara is an unexplored tourist destination. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of Malakkappara.

The village of Malakkappara is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. It is an unexplored tourist destination, even though it’s rich in natural beauty. Malakkappara comes under comparatively lesser developed regions of the state. However, this hamlet is famous for the Tea Estate of the Tata Company in its area.

The forest area under Malakkappara is maintained by the Kerala Forest Department. This village is home to some rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. 96 Kilometers from Chalakudy, the drive up to Malakkappara village should take under 2 hours. Malakkappara lies on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.

An awesome forest trip in KSRTC to Malakkapaara

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The roads turn misty, during the early morning hours and the sky becomes clearer as the day descends. The forests of this area are thrilling and amazing. There are several small waterfalls and natural spots where one would want to make a stoppage, during transit. The area is photographic and the virginity of the village, beckons the traveler into its fold. An encounter with the wildlife such as monkeys is a natural phenomenon in the area. However, due to the decrease in the forest area, wild elephants and leopards are posing as a constant threat, to the human habitat in the village.

The tourist attractions near Malakkappara are:

Holy Land replica at Chalakudy

A park like structure made, depicting the life of Jesus Christ, is the Holy Land of Chalakudy. Several statues of the Lord are placed along the pathway and every scene in the life of Jesus Christ is described through pictures, with a constant commentary, describing the significance of each part of His living.

At a distance of 37 kilometers from Chalakudy, on the road to Athirapally, lies Annakayam, meaning ‘elephant’s pit’ or simply lake. The lake is cool with placid waters. The forest area in Annakayam is yet to be explored by humans. Therefore, it is quite a secluded area, where one can explore the wilderness of the forest without any outer disturbances. The gurgling streams, unique rock formations and the exquisite plant life in the region, attract the tourists to this destination.

Athirapally Waterfalls

These falls are said to be the largest waterfalls in the Asian continent! They are created by the Chalakudy River, which begins from the Sholayar ranges in the Western Ghats. These falls are surrounded by forests and little streams also flow by. This cascade is at its best during the months of monsoon, from June to October, as it remains almost dry during the rest of the year.

Most of the people living in Malakkappara are tea estate workers. They either speak Malayalam or English languages. The cities near Malakkappara village are Chalakudy, Irinjalakuda, Ashtamichira and Guruvayoor. Chalakudy railway station is the nearest to Malakkapara village, but road transport is more suitable in this area. Malakkappara comes under Chalakudy and Athirapally tourism area. Most of the tour packages including Malakkappara are combined with Athirapally. Several eco-tours and adventure tours are organized in this part of Kerala state.

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Malakkappara in Thrissur district is a tea town bordering the neighbouring state of Tamilnadu. A small hill station surrounded by Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Anamalai Tiger Reserve and Nelliampathy hills, Malakkapara is where the famous SholayarRiver drains. This hill station is located enroute to Athirappally from Sholayar forest. This place is one of the hot spots of tourists for its soothing climate and picture postcard valleys of tea.

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Attractions covered Athirappilly Falls, Athirappally is one of the biggest waterfalls in India and there will be a short visit to this place during the trip to Malakkappara, After Athirappally sightseeing, you will be taken to the enchanting beauty of Malakkappara through the forest. It will be a peaceful drive through nature Sholayar Dam, Valparai, The Solaiyar Dam is a vital reservoir under the Parambikulam Aliyar Project and has a water storage capacity of 160 ft (49 m). The reservoir's overflowing waters are let into the Parambikulam Reservoir through the saddle dam. Valparai, Valparai is a hill station in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Nallamudi Viewpoint has vistas of the Anamalai Hills in the Western Ghats and surrounding tea estates. Night stay at Valparai (Hotel choices are limited) Pollachi. The morning after breakfast, proceed for Pollachi(3-4hr drive) Pollachi is a green town and a taluk headquarters in the Coimbatore district.

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Malakkappara or Malakhappara is one of the beautiful hill stations encircled by Parambikulam Tiger Reserve , Anamalai Tiger Reserve, and Nelliyampathy hills. The route to Malakkapara through the Sholayar forest is enchanting. Riders have a fascination to drive from Chalakudy to Pollachi and vice versa. En-route tourists can stop at Athirapally waterfalls, Vazhachal, Malakkapara, and Valparai . A favorite viewpoint is the Aliyar Dam which can be spotted from the hairpin bends. The 40 hairpin bends have different sightseeing spots and are a fascination. The journey to Malakappara is unforgettable as the mist-covered roads, tea plants with water drops, cool breeze , and magical. However, it is advised to be careful while you drive through Malakkapara as wildlife always causes a threat.

Malakkapara is a scenic forest area located in the Thrissur district in Kerala. Comprising of thick forests, tea estates, and hills part of the Western Ghats, the place is a great tourist spot. If you love to explore the forest, you will find many rare animal and plant species here. Athirappilly waterfall, Vazhachal forest region, and Thumboormuzhi dam are en route to Malakkappara. Each of these destinations is worth a visit for its enchanting beauty.

The best route to reach the Malakkappara is through Chalakkudi- Anamala road. From Chalakkudy town, the 86-kilometer drive to the destination is laden with wonders. A slow ride through the winding road is at once exciting and rejuvenating. You can feel all your stress draining away with each hour spent in the bosom of mother nature.

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The World Ways came into being through  The Munnar Ways  which happened during last year’s Ramadan. So for this Ramadan too, I wanted a trip to happen.

I, or rather we, got jumbled through a set of plans – Munnar Top Station, Marottichaal Waterfalls, Pooyamkutti Waterfalls, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, to name a few. From the initially planned three, the number of my co travelers trimmed down to one. Alongside, our mode of transport shifted from Tata Zest to Nano and lastly to KSRTC.

As I finally decide to set off to Malakkappara , I’d two things in mind – firstly, rain was heavy for the day and I didn’t want it to spoil my trip like it did for  The Varkala Ways . Secondly, even if I’ve to do it solo, I’ll go ahead.

Rain did bother me since it was pouring heavily for the whole day, but it couldn’t pull me back from my plan.

Myself and my friend Anandu took a KSRTC from our homeland and reached Chalakudy bus stand by 5:40. Since I’d once traveled the proposed route by bus, I was familiar with its timings. Thottathil Transport or KSRTC was the only question. But the very thought of meeting Biju, Thottathil Transport’s conductor, freed me from dilemma.

After a cup of hot tea and uzhunnuvada from bus stand, we walked to Chalakudy private bus stand. But contrary to what I thought, Thottathil Transport had another driver as well as a conductor.

The ticket fare to Malakkappara was Rs. 70/- per head. Like in  The Valparai Ways , the bus came to its first halt for breakfast at 8:30.

The playfulness of fog as well as rain was very much visible as we drove up the hill.

Upon reaching Malakkappara by 10:30, we hired a double room for Rs. 800/-. Keeping aside clothes from backpacks, we set out to explore the place by foot even though a native advised us to hire an auto-rickshaw to Sholayar Dam (Rs. 150/- to and fro).

Although our plan was to walk by road, as we saw a mudded path which lead into a tea estate, we thought of going ahead and exploring it. It was raining at regular intervals, but that didn’t pull us back from pulling out the camera and making (maximum) use of it. By the lower layer of our path lied a spot from where I thought I could get a better frame of the far-flung landscape. I somehow managed to step down through the slippery surface and as I started taking photos, once again, the nature went playful by throwing water droplets. I had to wipe the lens’ front element from time to time to avoid water drops disturbing frames. There was fog too. Altogether, it was a mood setter. Instead of chasing time, we enjoyed every moment.

Over an hour has been spent amidst the lush green without even bothering about leech bites.  Moments like this come once in a while and when it arrives, live it to the fullest.  As we were about to resume exploring the place more, layers of fast paced fog covered the view in front of us.

The atmosphere bore chillness.

After spending 3 hours inside the estate and leading ourselves through periodical rain as well as mist, when we finally got back to a tarred road, it was 14:30. Proceeding, we arrived at a spot that offered a view of  Malakiparai  Tea Factory. The place was calm and quiet except for the vehicles that pass by. Anandu lit a cigarette while I took my seat upon a pile of rocks staring greenery and that small stream which ran beneath us.

Hunger wasn’t anywhere near, but since having lunch is mandatory, we approached the very first hotel on the way – Hotel Alphons. It was past 15:15; so with a doubt of positive response, I inquired whether they still served lunch. The lady in there asked to come in and served us with fresh rice as well as sambar along with yummy beans thoran and pickle.

In a conversation amid gulping lunch, the lady, when asked about the presence of wild animals in their locality, along by naming them, showed us the picture of their cow that got brutally murdered by a tiger. They received a sum of Rs. 10,000/- as compensation from the Forest Department. But considering the income they’d from the cow, plus going through the formalities to sanction the recompense, it wasn’t all worth it.

Reading the news article of a kid who got attacked by stray dog, she also spoke of the need to control them either by killing or adopting. What is lost, is lost forever and people who walk from AC cabins to AC cars will never empathize the loss of a common man, she added out of sheer distress.

Post lunch, as we walked to the Dam, it began to pour again. But walking sans umbrella was our motto for the day. As we neared Dam, it began to pour heavily and for the first time, we had to run to a nearby house’s shelter.

Though it was only a five kilometer long walk, it took us a whole of six hours to even get a glimpse (from a bridge) of the famous Sholayar Dam. Five minutes at that spot and it began to pour again. It went so heavy that we were left with no option other than running (again) for shelter. We ran and took the shelter of a tea shop which was seen at a distance. A cup of hot tea awakened our cold senses. As we stood there waiting for the rain to hush down so that we can resume walking, the shopkeeper, even without our consent, stopped an auto rickshaw which was passing by. Though its driver refused, he made him agree to take us till the Dam for fifty rupees.

We reached Sholayar Dam, our destination for the day by 17:35. But since we weren’t allowed to walk across the Dam even after multiple requests to security, we had to satisfy ourselves with what was offered in its milieu.

Drizzle gave way to another downpour as we walked to the nearest junction which was at the almost bottom of the hill. Hiring a shared TN registered auto, we traversed till the check post – Rs. 10/-. After a bit of waiting, we got a Kerala auto rickshaw and it took us back to our room for Rs. 20/-.

We kept aside our backpacks, including the camera gear and clothes to dry. It rained intemperately and never seemed to stop anytime soon. Post having dinner from a nearby hotel, we hid ourselves under the comfort of blankets.

The next day, we took the first bus (7:15) to Chalakudy. Interestingly, it was a KSRTC (RAM 461) and we got to board it right in front of our room!

One hour had passed as we took that deviation to Power House – this route is common for both private as well as KSRTC buses. Half way through, we came to a sudden halt siting a tree that lay across the road, blocking our way. Since the Power House is at a walkable distance and not many will board from there, we could easily go back and resume our journey from where we took the deviation. But instead, the driver as well as the conductor decided to proceed to the Power House. Natives came to the scene and one among them, with a machete they carry along, started to cut the trunk. Minutes later, another native joined him on the other end with an axe. When the trunk was finally cut into two, a couple of passengers helped them to get it off the road.

After having breakfast from the same hotel, we reached Chalakudy bus stand by 11:00. Later, by around 11:20, we boarded a bus back home.

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There is around 40 steep , hairpin bends to reach Valparai from the plains of Pollachi. The region is also a rich elephant tract and is known to have many leopards. The Valparai range is also the habitat of Nilgiri Tahr.

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Mamalakandam

Mamalakandam is a picturesque village nestled in the serene and lush green forests near Neriamangalam in the Kothamangalam taluk of the Ernakulam district in Kerala. The village, located at an average elevation of 1200 meters above sea level, boasts stunning scenery of verdant hills and forests, making it an ideal tourist destination.

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While not yet a widely recognized tourist spot, Mamalakandam has a lot to offer nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. One of its most intriguing attractions is the government high school, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the Elamplassery Waterfalls (Mamalakandam Waterfall) in the backdrop. With its popularity amplified through vlogs and social media posts, the school has become a viral sensation among travelers.

Another attraction is its specialty product, ‘Kannadippaya’, the mirror mats. These are mats made of bamboo and palm leaves, which have a shiny surface that reflects light like a mirror. The villagers make these mats by hand using traditional methods and sell them to tourists and visitors. The mats are used for decoration, as well as for religious and cultural purposes.

The village has something to offer adventure enthusiasts with a range of activities such as trekking, camping, bird watching, and wildlife spotting. This region boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species such as elephants, leopards, bears, hornbills, orchids, and medicinal plants. For those curious about the lifestyle of the indigenous community, community tourism offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into their way of life.

The scenic route to Mamalakandam from Pooyamkutty winds through dense forests, providing a picturesque journey for nature lovers. As you traverse the beautiful, narrow forest bus route, you may even spot occasional wild animals, small waterfalls formed during monsoons, and lush greenery.

How to Reach Mamalaknadam?

Mamalakandam is a picturesque destination located 84 kilometers east of Kochi, the district headquarters of Ernakulam, and 32 kilometers from Kothamangalam. The nearby railway station is Aluva located 64 kilometers away and the closest airport is Cochin International Airport located 63 kilometers away.

Visitors can reach this beautiful village through two routes. The first route is Kothamangalam-Neriamngalam-Mamalakandam. The second route, which is the easiest for visitors from the Ernakulam area, is Kothamangalam-Thattekad-Kuttampuzha-Mamalakandam. For the adventurous traveler seeking a little off-roading experience, the second route that leads to Munnar is an ideal choice.

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Best Time to Visit: The serene atmosphere and pleasant weather make the period from October to March the best time to visit. However, visitors are welcome year-round to enjoy the beauty of this charming village.

Entry Fee/Charges : Visiting Mamalakandam is free of charge unless one opts for community tourism or a guided tour.

Timings : Mamalakandam has no specific visiting hours; however, arriving early in the morning allows for ample time to explore the charming village and immerse oneself in the pristine natural surroundings.

Accommodation : For those seeking an authentic experience and looking to immerse themselves in the local culture, there are a few cozy homestays available.

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En route from Kothamangalam to Mamalakandam, the scenic road passes through the renowned Thattekad Bird Sanctuary , adding a touch of natural splendor to your journey. In addition, there are several other attractions worth visiting in the vicinity, including the stunning Bhoothathankettu , Cheeyappara Waterfalls , Anakkayam River Beach , and Pindimedu Waterfalls .

Mamalakandam offers a perfect blend of nature’s beauty, warm hospitality, and cultural experiences, making it an ideal destination for a refreshing vacation with family and friends.

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Top 15 tourist places near Athirapally falls 2024

• by Neethu & Athul
• April 5, 2023 March 7, 2024

Athirapally waterfalls is one of the biggest waterfalls in India standing at a height of 82 feet. This waterfall is a popular tourist destination in Kerala. There are various tourist places near Athirapally Falls which can be covered on your Athirapally Trip. It is located in Pariyaram, Kerala. The nearest town is Chalakudy which is at a distance of 31km from Athirapally falls. The falls is located in the entrance of sholayar ranges of western ghats. The falls is in rainforest area which receives heavy rainfall in monsoon seasons.

The weather in Athirapally is hot and humid during most of the year. It is relatively pleasant during winters. You can visit Athirapally falls around the year. If you wish to see the waterfalls in full glory you have to visit during monsoons. There are various resorts in and around Athirapally. The Athirapally rainforest resort is one of the most popular resort.

The spectacular falls is a treat on its own, but there are a few other nearby attractions you can visit while at Athirapally waterfalls. This waterfall is one of the spots where the popular Indian movie Bahubali was shot. This post lists the top tourist places near Athirapally falls under 100 kms which you should not miss while visiting.

Suggested read : A Guide to Visit Athirapally Falls

Table of Contents

Tourist places near Athirapally falls

1. vazhachal waterfalls.

The Vazhachal waterfalls originate from the Chalakudy river and is just 5 km from Athirapally falls. The milky white falls are a beautiful sight at an elevation of 390 feet. The drive from Athirapally to Vazhachal falls is mostly through forest area making it even more memorable. To travel from Athirapally to Valparai you must take a permit from the Kerala forest check post near this falls. The Vazhachal forest checkpost opens at 6.00 A.M. This is one of the popular places near Athirapally falls.

You can use the same ticket purchased from Athirapally falls to enter the Vazhachal Falls.

2. Thumboormuzhi Dam and Hanging bridge

The Tumboormuzhi dam & Hanging bridge is situated on the way towards Athirapally falls from Chalakudy . It is located at a distance of 16 km from Chalakudy and 14 km from Athirapally Falls. It is maintained as a beautiful garden with a check dam and a butterfly garden.

The check dam is mainly used for irrigation purpose in Chalakudy area.  You can visit the hanging bridge which is the main attraction at Thumboormuzhi. If you cross this hanging bridge you will reach Ernakulam district.

3. Sholayar Penstock Pipe View Point (Poringalkuthu Hydroelectric power station)

The Penstock Pipes are the part of the Sholayar Hydroelectric project situated at Poringalkuthu power station. This viewpoint is located 25 km away from Athirapally falls, on Athirapally – Valparai forest road. This spot requires a drive through the forest area and hence a permit from the Forest check post at Vazhachal falls is needed. Even though it is not promoted as a tourist destination, you can still catch an awesome view! This makes this penstock view point a top places near Athirapally falls.

The road to Valparai from Athirapally is very narrow and is through thick forest. You may see various wild animals on the route.

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4. Charpa Waterfalls

The Charpa falls is located 3.4 kms from the Athirapally waterfalls and is located in between Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls. During monsoon season, the falls are seen at its best and often pouring on to the roads. You don’t need any ticket to visit this waterfall. As the waterfall is near to the road people tend to get near the falls, which can be very dangerous.

5. Sholayar Dam

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Sholayar dam is located on the Athirapally to Valparai route. This is one of the major dams in Tamil Nadu. Sholayar dam is a part of Hydro electric project by Tamil Nadu state. The dam is located at a distance of 55 km from Athirapally falls on Athirapally – Valparai Route. You can see the large reservoir of dam and streams which is originated from this creates the Chalakudy river and reaching the Athirapally falls.

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6. Chimmini Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary

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The Chimmini wildlife sanctuary & dam is located at a distance of 47 kms from Athirapally falls, in Echippara, Chalakudy Taluk. It was built in the year 1996 on the Chimmini river. Surrounded by beautiful hills the dam and the wild life sanctuary are popular tourist spots near Athirapally falls. Boating in the reservoir and trekking through the sanctuary are the top things to do in Chimmini. The area is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, and many of them are considered to be endemic species.

You can look for Chimmini wildlife sanctuary stays which are mostly around the Athirapally area.

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7. Peechi Dam

Peechi Dam is located at a distance of 74 kms from Athirapally, the Peechi dam was built across the Manali river as an irrigation project. It is a popular tourist spot near the Athirapally waterfalls along with the Peechi – Vazhani wildlife sanctuary. Established in 1958 the sanctuary is home to some exotic flora and fauna.

There are boating services available at the Peechi dam along with the entry to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary. The entry fee to the dam is Rs. 10 and boating fee is Rs. 150 per head.

8. Ezhattumugham

Ezhattumugham is located at 14.7 kms from Athirapally waterfalls in the Ernakulam District. It is known as Ezhattumugham Prakriti Gramam, for its serene picturesque landscapes. This beautiful village can be easily accessed from the Thumboormuzhi – Ezhattumugham Hanging bridge located inside Thumboormuzhi gardens. You can also drive to Ezhattumugham through road. The best time to visit Ezhattumugham is during the summer as the Chalakudy river water level remains low and tourists can bathe in its waters.

9. Illithode Eco Tourist Spot

Located at a distance of 41.7 kms from the Athirapally falls, Illithode is a quaint village in the Ernakulam district. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and the Periyar river flowing by the side, Illithode Eco tourist Spot is a tourist destination slowly gaining popularity. The Periyar river admits the thick forest is the main attraction in Illithodu. Visitors often take a walk of 15 – 20 minutes to the forest to visit the river and it is also a popular filming location.

10. Malakkapara Tea Estates

At an elevation of 3112 feet above sea level Malakkappara is a beautiful hill station located in the Thrissur district on Athirapally Valparai route. Malakkappara is famous for its tea estates and magnificent views. It located at a distance of 50 kms from Athirapally waterfalls. The tea gardens along with the Sholayar Lake are the most popular tourist attrations here. Having a cup of tea from a local tea shop amidsts the fog is a refreshing experience.

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11. Silver Storm Water Theme Park

Silver storm water theme park is located at a distance of 11 kms from Athirapally waterfalls at Vettilappara. The park has various adventurous rides that make it a popular place to visit near Athirapally falls. This theme park is surrounded by beautiful mountains making it all the more an exotic experience. The Silver Storm Water Theme Park entry fee for adults is Rs. 1050. The timings are from 10.00 AM to 7.00 PM.

12. Kodanad Elephant Training Center

Kodanad is an elephant training center situated in the banks of Periyar river. It is located at a distance of 41.6 kms from Athirapally waterfalls. This was once the training center for the elephants captured from the surrounding forest regions. Currently it acts as the shelter for the adult and baby elephants. A mini forest zoo named Abhayaranyam is established around 200 acres of the forest.

13. Muziris Lakeshore Park & Boating

Muziris Lakeshore Park is situated in the banks of Periyar in Kodungallur. This park has floating restaurants, and amazing view of the Periyar river. It is a popular hangout spot among teenagers and adults alike. You can also book boat rides which vary in price according to the boat you choose. These boat rides will take you to all the historic places around significant to the Muziris history.

14. Munakkal Beach

Munakkal Beach also known as Azhikode beach is situated at a distance of 61 kms from Athirapally waterfalls. This pristine beach is located in Kodungallur. You can see many chinese fishing nets and can take part in the fishing with locals. Here you can see the Periyar river merging with Arabian Sea. This one of the popular tourist place near Athirapally falls which can be planned for a sunset.

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15. Muniyattukunnu Hillock

Muniyattukunnu is an offbeat location situated at a distance of 28 km from Athirapally waterfalls in Mupliyam village. This is too remote that only the local people know about this location. You can climb this hill to see the magnificent view of the western ghats. There is a Ganapathi temple at the top of the hill. The climbers should be careful while climbing the hill as there is no proper way paved for climbing. This is a less known place near Athirapally falls which you should never miss.

Distances to places near Athirapally falls

This is the list of places near Athirapally and distances.

• Charpa Waterfalls – 3.4 kms
• Vazhachal Waterfalls – 5.3 kms
• Thumboormuzhi Gardens – 9 kms
• Poringalkuthu Dam – 13 kms
• Silver Storm Water Theme Park – 11 kms
• Ezhattumugham – 14.7 kms
• Poringalkuthu power station penstock pipe viewpoint – 25 kms
• Kodanad Elephant Training Center – 41.6 kms
• Illithodu – 41.7 kms
• Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary & Dam – 47 kms
• Malakkapara Tea Estates – 50 kms
• Muziris Lakeshore Park & Boating – 54 kms
• Sholayar Dam – 55 kms
• Munakkal Beach – 61.3 kms
• Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary & Dam – 74 kms

How to reach Athirapally waterfalls

You can reach Athirapally falls from Kochi (Cochin) by taking a public bus towards Chalakudy and take the next bus to Athirapally. Chalakudy to Athirapally

• Nearest Railway Station: Chalakudy, 32kms
• Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, 46kms

Tips on visiting Athirapally falls

• Most of these places near Athirapally falls are under the Kerala Forest Department , so you can expect an encounter with wildlife. So drive carefully and respect the nature.
• The checkpost at Vazhachal opens at 6 am and closes at 6 pm. Make sure to plan your trip accordingly.
• Bikes with modified silencers are not allowed entry in the forest area.
• Try not to feed the animals.
• You can use the same ticket purchased at Athirapally waterfalls to enter the Vazhachal falls as well.
• Be sure to buy your tickets (Rs.15/person) at Thumboormuzhi dam.
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Chalakkudy – Pollachi Road Trip (Via Athirippilly, Sholayar, Malakkappara, Valparai, Aliyar)

• Introduction

Table of Contents

• Chalakkudy – Valparai Trip
• Accommodation in Valparai
• Valparai – Pollachi –(Aliyar)
• Pollachi (Aliyar) – Valparai
• Valparai – Chalakkudy

Recommended Trip Itinerary

• Places to Visit

Distance Chart

Additional reading.

Come September 2011, and it was time for another Onam holidays! I had an extended weekend of 4 days available since my company gave two holidays during Onam. Ever since my daughter started attending school, it was these long holidays when she could visit her maternal grandmother staying at Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur. It was a sunny Thursday morning and I was trying out a bit of programming at my wife’s place. My wife suggested we should go somewhere (she hates seeing me making love to a laptop) and I was actually waiting for her to make that suggestion! I said, "let us start now! let us go somewhere" and everyone was ready within an hour. Lunch was already ready and my wife packed it in plantain leaves so that we can have lunch on the way. We started at 1PM from our home at Irinjalakkuda.

We reached Chalakkudy around 1:20PM, thanks to the excellent roads including the newly built four lane national highway (NH47). I took money from SBI ATM (there are two ATMs in Chalakkudy city centre) and then filled the petrol tank from a nearby pump. This is very important since the next petrol pump is about 100KM away and you get very low mileage along the route (I got around 7kmpl!) due to very bad roads on the Kerala side. Also ensure that you have good stock of food and emergency medicines. I also carry a good torch and some essential toolkit such as a puncture kit for tubeless tires. If you get a breakdown along this route, it would definitely be a tortuous experience 🙂

These days I take along a blogging kit which includes Mac book pro, a voice recorder, Nikon D80 and Canon IXUS 120 cameras, pen & notebook. However one item that I missed throughout my trip was my Nikon binoculars. I have the iPhone mounted as a GPS device with Google maps. Google maps wasn’t very useful for this trip.

Chalakkudy – Valparai Trip (Day 1)

Our first destination was the famous Athirippilly waterfalls where we decided to have our lunch. There is a right turn just one kilometer before reaching Athirippilly waterfalls (immediately after a roadside beer parlor) and this side road goes up to the Chalakkudy river. There are a number of resorts around this place including Riverok resorts and I wouldn’t recommend any of them.

We had our lunch on the banks of beautiful Chalakkudy river. It was slightly drizzling and was a nice touch to the magical beauty of Chalakudy river. The river here is flat and there isn’t much depth and is a good place to have a nice bath. But we had miles to go and decided to try it in our next trip 🙂

We reached Athirippilly waterfalls around 3PM. There is a ticket counter just before reaching Athirippilly waterfalls. You need to take entry tickets for Athirippilly and Vazhachal waterfalls and parking tickets for your vehicle from here. We didn’t take any tickets since we were headed to Pollachi.

The route from Athirippilly to Vazhachal is through the forest and somewhere in the middle is the beautiful Charpa falls. The water droplets from the falls will shower your face as you drive along the road. There is also a large population of monkeys around this place. The road is pretty good except for the last stretch before Vazhachal falls. We reached Vazhachal around 3:30PM.

Typically tourists visit only up to Vazhachal. Beyond Vazhachal, it is dense forest and you need to cross the Kerala forest check post. The check post is open from 6AM-6PM only. There is a lot of red tape at this check post just to keep track of the plastic bottles you are carrying. You also need to sign a register including the details of your journey. A guy from the forest department will inspect your car for recording number of water bottles and number of plastic covers. He will record them in a form and will give it to you. You need to show this at the exit check post near malakkappara.  If there is a discrepancy in the number of bottles etc. they will fine you a cool Rs. 1000 at Vazhachal check post. Perfect example of a "nanny state". My opinion is that the check post should always be open and they should let the vehicles as a convoy during night. Typically families are not harassed at the check post, but if you are in a bachelor party, expect a bit of hassle.

Since it was rainy season, the Chalakkudy river was as beautiful as it can get. The effective water head and volume seems perfectly suited for a hydro-electric project (sorry, couldn’t resist a plug for Athirippilly power project :-)).

Around 5KM from check post (4:20PM) we came across a small junction and a tea shop. This is the last chance to have any food along this road for a couple of hours as the next tea shop is around 50KM from here. If you plan to visit Peringalkuthu dam, you need to take a deviation. We continued our journey towards Valparai and we came across the Peringalkuthu lake around 12KM from Vazhachal check post. It is a beautiful place and I wish I had taken my binoculars along with me. It was greenery all around and seems to be an excellent spot for bird watching.

After a brief stop, we left the place around 5PM towards Sholayar. When you travel along this route, it is possible to visit all the dams along the way. However ensure that you start early (6AM anyone? :-)) My plan was mainly to go through the entire route looking for animals and since we started in the afternoon, the dam visits were not feasible.

Within a few kilometers from Aanakkayam bridge we came across fresh elephant dung. There was strong elephant smell in the air and it was clear that elephants had gone through the road possibly minutes before. After hundred meters or so we came across guys on a bike staring into the jungle and lo and behold! on the right side slope was a big group of elephants going on an eating competition. We stopped there hoping that we would get a clear photo of the group and all we got was an elephant tail 🙂 However some of the bikers were foolish enough to walk towards elephants to a get a clear photo shot!

The road from here is through deep forests and there is nothing, let me repeat nothing on the way for around 30KM or so. The road is very bad along this stretch and it is suitable only for a 4×4 SUV (Kerala government, forest department and PWD is very good in keeping all the roads in very bad shape!) . If you are lucky, you will come across plenty of wild life especially elephants, monkeys, wild hen, etc. and for nature lovers, it is a heavenly experience! We came across at least two colonies of lion tailed monkeys.

By 6PM (Around 32KM from Vazhachal check post) we reached the Sholayar lake situated in Kerala. You get an entirely different experience from peringalkuthu lake since now you are at a vantage point giving you a bird’s eye view of the entire area.

There is a small tea shop located near this check post. We took a 10 minute break and had tea and some snacks. Far away I could see a lonely house among the tea plantations, the cold & gentle wind was blowing, I had a hot cup of tea in my hand and it was the just before getting completely dark. The whole experience is hard to describe.

By the time we left Malakkappara it was dark and we had no idea about the surroundings. We also lost our way immediately after Malakkappara, but was soon back on track. After a while I realized I was driving along the side of a lake. The road is narrow and the road shoulders in many places are dangerous and hence you should stick to the road as far as possible even if that means stopping your vehicle.

Staying in Valparai

It was 8PM when we reached Valparai. I had names of two decent hotels which I got from Internet, but we couldn’t find it in Valparai (later it turned out they were located in Pollachi!). We stopped on the roadside in town centre and I was looking for other hotels via Google search on my mobile.  Suddenly a guy who saw us from his house balcony asked whether we are looking for accommodation and when we said yes he said he knows some good home stays. Within few minutes another guy came in auto and he took us to his home stay. It was located near the town, but the footpath to the place was nasty and there was no parking space. The rooms were clean and he offered two rooms for rent at the combined rate of Rs.1000 per day (which was a very good offer). I took his phone number and said I wanted to explore other options before taking the room.

When we came back we saw Hotel Green Hill on the main road. They had deluxe rooms available and we took it since it had parking space and a bar. The service and rooms were just ok.

For accommodation, you have 3 choices along the Valparai route. The cheapest is staying at a home stay and it appears almost everyone in Valparai is a home stay agent! I think you get a decent accommodation for 2 families at Rs. 1000! The advantage is that there is no need for advance booking. In the case of homestays it is probably safer to avoid advance booking!

The second option is to get into one of the hotels at the town centre. I think only Hotel Green Hill is the decent one in the town. It will cost around Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1400 for a family of 2. However room availability is not always guaranteed and hence you should preferably book well in advance.

The third option is to get into one of the tea-estate resorts. This is a costly option and will cost over Rs. 5000 per couple per night. Resorts also require prior booking. When we reached Valparai, I called up couple of them and they explained that they need at least 2 days notice to arrange accommodation/food. Most of these are located along Valparai-Pollachi road.

Valparai – Pollachi (Day 2) – Till Aliyar

Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is now known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. The renamed sanctuary is almost 1000 sq.km in size and the place is rich in flora and fauna. The road from Valparai to Pollachi goes through it and if you are alert along your drive, you are sure to sight a lot of animals/birds. The road is well maintained by Tamilnadu government and there are 40 hairpin bends on this road.

The problem while driving from Valparai to Aliyar was that we wanted to stop everywhere. The early morning is the perfect time to be here. By 8:45, we came across breath taking views of tea plantations covered in early morning mist. There are also a number of small roadside waterfalls along this route.

I had asked my wife to watch out for wildlife and she suddenly screamed asking me to stop the vehicle. On the left we saw a family of wild boars enjoying their breakfast. They glanced at us and after a while retreated back to the forest.

By 9AM we reached the 16th hairpin bend and we could now see the Aliyar lake in all its glory. By 9:30AM, we reached 27th hairpin and we spotted Nilgiri Tahr and monkeys on the road. By now we had covered 24KM from Valparai town.

Pollachi (Aliyar) – Valparai (Day 2)

Aliyar is part of the plains and offers beautiful views of the Anamalai hill range. Trekking along those giant hills is one of my dreams 🙂 You should drive both ways since it offers different views and different driving experience!

I ended up stopping every few kilometers to take photos and boy, it is a photographer’s paradise. Around 1KM from Aliyar petrol pump you will come across unexpected road bump. This is unexpected because this is the only one along the Aliyar-Chalakkudy stretch. So watch out!

About 2 Kilometers from the Aliyar check post, the Aliyar dam lake appears on the left side of the road. I think the lake side is a good place to have your packed breakfast if you are coming from Pollachi. There are some nice spots suitable for car parking.

There was a caretaker woman (forest staff) who was eagerly looking at our camera and after checking our tickets threw her arms in air and cried – "where is the ticket for camera ? ". It seemed she has been practicing that expression for years! So our options were either pay her some money or drive 10 kilometers to take a camera ticket. Obviously I did what you would do 🙂 And this was not the only time we were asked this about entry ticket. Another forest guard who was resting along the road saw me clicking and came running to see whether I have the "camera pass".

We only spend a few minutes here as I was getting impatient to get back to the forest stretch. The climb to Anamalai start around 2 Kilometers from Monkeyfalls and it is a heavenly drive along the road.

The climb starts with a hairpin bend and there are 40 hairpins to reach the mountain top. By the third hairpin bend you are at a height of 500m from sea level. All along the way you get different views of Tamilnadu plains and Aliyar lake. The 9th hairpin bend is known as Loam’s view point. And watch out for wildlife – monkeys, wild boar and Nilgiri tahrs are plenty along the way!

By 11:10AM (around 12 kilometers from the Aliyar check post) we reached Attakatti check post. The guard here was chasing away monkeys. Apparently  they tried to pluck the fruits from the guava tree located nearby. lol!

The waterfall estate resort is located around 1KM from the 27th hairpin bend. If you are looking for premium accommodation near the Anamalai hill range, check out their bungalows. There is a tea shop located adjacent to the estate with plenty of parking space. Nice place to have a cup of tea! The valley on the left of the road is known as tiger valley. It is estimated that around 4 tigers are present along the wildlife sanctuary (based on camera traps).

Suddenly out of nowhere appeared a group of small children selling small guava fruits. They were offering it at a price of Rs.1 per piece. We ended up buying the whole lot. After the tiger valley, suddenly forest magically transformed itself to beautiful tea plantations. It was drizzling and we spent a while here and it was a beautiful place no photographer can miss!

We reached the "Mist spreading zone" located at around 25KM from Aliyar check post around 11:40pm. Seeing the mist spread across the distant hills and tea plantations is always one of my favorite views.

The next junction is Rottikkadai and the road is through forest till you reach near Valparai. On the way you will find a number of signs announcing the presence of monkeys and specifically lion tailed monkeys! We reached Valparai junction around 12:15, covering 41 kilometers from the Aliyar check post.

We checked out from Hotel Greenhill (usual checkout time is noon) and then had lunch at the hotel. It was Thiruvonam and since much of the staff at the hotel were Malayalees, they had prepared Onam Sadya. It was delicious!

Valparai – Chalakkudy (Day 2)

We started from Hotel Green Hill around 1PM and stopped near a fruit stall just before the right turn in Valparai town towards Sholayar to buy some fruits. We continued our journey and around 3KM from Valparai we came across the Stanmore Woodbriar estate. It has a premium bungalow resort and seems to be a good place if you have plenty of money.  Take a left from here if you want to visit Kurangumudi (7km from junction). The road shoulders here are dangerous and have a depth of around 2 feet!

By 1:35 we were again back in forest and by that time we had covered around 6km from Valparai. The area around this place is known as the "Elephant zone" (9km from Valparai), but on this day we were unlucky.  After this zone, you again come across beautiful tea plantations. We spent a while admiring the beauty around us.

By 2PM we reached Sholayar dam lake and the view is breathtaking. The dam itself is located around 22KM from Valparai and just before you reach the dam, you need to take a right turn towards Chalakkudy. You will then cross the dam downstream just under a kilometer from the dam. We stopped at the bridge which gives a good view of the upper Sholayar dam (2:25PM – 23km from Valparai) and also the beautiful valley downstream. It would be an unforgettable experience if you could trek along the river path.

We reached Tamilnadu check post around 2:30PM located 25km from Valparai. This is a small tea estate based town and just after the check post there is a decent tea shop. There is also a good waterfall few meters before reaching the check post.

Once you cross the Malakkappara you suddenly realize you are back in Kerala since the roads are in very bad condition. The Kerala side check post at Malakkappara is located 2km from the Tamilnadu check post. We reached the Kerala check post at 2:40pm (27km from Valparai). All the red tape again. The guys checked the vehicle for plastic bottles and marked the count in a form (which I need to return at Vazhachal check post). They also write down your license number and ask irrelevant questions. I saw a couple of guys crossing over to Tamilnadu and one of them asked the guard about the check post closing time. The guy replied – "4pm". I found that strange since at Vazhachal the closing time is "6pm". So I asked the forest guard is it really "4pm?, at Vazhachal it is 6pm!" He was such a compulsive liar – he quickly replied – "yes, that is  because much of the forest is on the Vazhachal side".

I came out and there it was written in bold letters – "last entry – 6pm". There was a local old man standing nearby who overheard our conversation and he smiled and he said, it is actually "6pm".

We crossed Aanakkayam bridge (this is a very narrow bridge) at 4:40pm and by that time it was getting dark. We came across a couple of SUVs and cars going toward Valparai probably to spend their Onam holidays. Some of them realized after talking to me that there is no petrol pump and no hotels till Valparai but then they had already covered 20KM of potholes 🙂

Finally we reached Vazhachal check post at 5:40pm covering about 80km from Valparai. I returned the form and this time the forest guards were more sensible. They just asked whether I have bottles with me and then let me go. Since it was Thiruvonam, there was heavy rush at both Vazhachal and Aathirippilly.

We did stop at Charpa falls to photograph it and there were so many vehicles that it felt like driving in MG road! There were also people who were planning to go towards Valparai without realizing that the check post will close at 6pm.

By 7:30PM I was back at home in Irinjalakkuda after two days of non stop driving and photography.

If you are planning to take a sight seeing trip from Chalakkudy to Pollachi ideally you need 4 days. The minimum you need is 2 days.

Day 2 : Start early morning from Valparai and roam around the places near Valparai.  You can take various roads in and around Valparai. You can also drive around exploring areas like Nirar dam and Chinna Kallar water falls. Please note that some of the areas require prior permission from forest department.

Day 3 : Drive to Pollachi via Aliyar dam. Drive slowly from Valparai to Aliyar and watch out for wildlife. Get down at Monkeyfalls for a bath and after a brief visit at Aliyar dam head to Pollachi. Stay in Pollachi.

Day 4: Plan an early drive from Pollachi to Valparai. Start early so you have a good chance of seeing animals. Reach Valparai by afternoon and after lunch and filling your petrol tank head back to Chalakkudy. Remember, you need to reach Malakkappara check post before 4pm.

There are other interesting places around Pollachi such as Topslip and Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary. Interestingly, even though Parambikulam is located in Kerala, the only way to reach there is via Tamilnadu!

Places to Visit (Chalakkudy to Pollachi)

Here is a checklist of places to visit when you plan your trip from Chalakkudy to Pollachi. This is in no way an exhaustive list! The best way to cover maximum places is to hire a local guide from Valparai.

The distance to various places mentioned in the article from Pollachi & Chalakkudy are given below. If you are coming from Pollachi, read the chart from below.

If you are a nature lover or would love landscapes and wildlife, Chalakkudy-Pollachy road trip is a must do item. I think this route offers unmatched opportunity to watch wildlife in its natural setting in Kerala. An SUV is recommended for this route and if you do decide to take cars, a more sensible approach would be to go as a group of 2 or more cars.

Here are some additional links with useful information if you are planning a road trip between Pollachi and Chalakkudy.

• Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (Anamalai Sanctuary)
• Kerala forest department – Vazhachal Division
• Stanmore-Woodbriar Estate
• Waterfall Estate Resort – Valparai

70 Comments to “Chalakkudy – Pollachi Road Trip (Via Athirippilly, Sholayar, Malakkappara, Valparai, Aliyar)”

Good work. Very detailed description. Everything included that a tourist must know. I like that places already after reading this post.

I never came upon such a description any of the well known tourist sites…good work mate…..please post more, me and my friend’s family is planning a trip on xmas eve to pollachi through your route……informations are always welcome

While hunting in internet fortunately I reached at your site. “good effort”. Your site is the best place for nature/wild lovers. Expecting more and more. All the best.

Hey …Great Work …my Friend,felt like been to all those places with out moving and just reading.Definitely Valuable info.

This wonderful description inspired me and my wife to rent a car in Bangalore last january and drive in 12 days to Cochin and back, visiting different wildlife parks and staying in Valparai! We slept in a treetop hut in Topslip and in a wonderful lodge at the border of the Bandipur National Park. The roads were often in an bad condition indeed, but we managed wonderfully well. Our itinerary looked like this: Bang alore-Mysore-Ooty-Upper Coonoor-TopSlip (Pollachi)-Valparai-Cochin-Calicut-Muthanga-Bangalore.

Very nice, Comming vacation (April 2012) I like to visit these places and Parambikkulam with my family and family friends.We already booked our 18 seater mini bus. Our route is Kottayam, Chalakkudy, Valparai, Parambikkulam, Kodaikkanal, Theni, Kumily, Kottayam. If you have any suggestion in this route please informe me.

Hi Very Good Job, As you said 2 days will not be enough if you plan a trip between Pollachi-Chalakudy

Hi, Your article was very standard and informative as usual. It is no wonder, readers praise your work and the article’s content. We made a trip from Coimbatore to Aaliyar Dam (originally planned to Valparai and shortened due to lack of time). After reading this article and seeing the pictures of tea plantation, I felt we missed the scenic route to Valparai.

Great Job…. and Very informative…

Was planning to try the road on our way back from Parambikulam. Such a detailed description….Real useful practical work yours!!! A good inspiration to write our won. Will get back after the drive

@Frans – Good to know that my article is inspiring people to see places! @Arun, Valsaladevi and others – Thank You. @Baskaran – Yes, Pollachi to Chalakkudy is a 3 or 4 days trip if you want to take in all the beauty around :-). I have plans of an entire week sometime in future.

thanks machu for Ur article. from this we get a detailed route map 2 valparai.

Wonderful work. I visited valaparai last May with mine and friends family, beutiful place for the nature lovers. We could not get accommodation at Green Valley, but we stayed in their own homestay which was costlier than hotel. Thanks for the nice travelogue..and the vodka inspiration…Bye

I came across these places in a program in Kairali TV hosted by Lakshmi Nair.These places were very beautiful so wanted to go there for the next vacation so browsed the net and found the very informative Blog of yours.Thankyou

Good work friend. If you want to spot wildlift, drive the pollachi – valparai route at night between 10 pm – 3 a.m.

Nice decription. Enjoyed, as if we were there. Keep it up

Hi… Nice description of the entire trip…though we did travel thru the forest,we were tooo scared to take any pics and just actually wanted to get out of it(reason:we never knew abt the road and was not prepared for it!!!)….anyways i wud be linking this page of ur site in my blog……

On the way from Valparai there is a small village name “ATTAKATTI”. There is a Hotel which is a best one for Lunch. Home Made Briyani, Rice, Chicken, Beef and Fishes are available there Very fresh and tasty…..

Hi,Near Malakkappara there are two places (you can visit by permission only) inside a Tea Estate.1.Kaserappara,2.Suicide Point.

this is what i was looking for i’m planning a road trip from mysore to valparai n back n looking at this i will prefer the chalakudi route 1 side and will be back thru coimbatore .. thanks a lot

Hai Jayson.

It was a very decent description about your trip..and very useful. We are going for a trip along this route. I hope your description will help me. I was planning to use your description for the trip rather than Google map

hi Jaison, Its a wonderfull narration. I feel I start a journey.

Jose andrews, Athirampuzha.

Thanks a lot for the detailed description. You almost made me feel that I had done the trip myself. Appreciate all the efforts gone into making such a beautiful travelogue.

Dear Jaison,

I came accross your article today only. Very detailed and informative. Being one born and brought up in the area, I feel very lucky to have seen the sholayar dam being built from scratch. Hwvr, my last visit to valparai was 13 years back. I am planning another visit to valparai in january 2013. Planning to stay in sinna durai’s bunglow, which incidentally belong to the same group where my father used to work 25 years back

Great effort and should be appreciated. We are planning for a one day trip up and down from Angamali this month.

The details on your blog was helpful to plan the same. I will post the experience once I am back.

Hi, That’s one good travelogue I can find. Great info about the routes and maps/distances. Thank you Jayson. Btw, Could you please let me know which all service providers have coverage in Valparai/Sholayar. I read you could access Google search on your mobile. So I hope for one there. I plan to visit through the route this weekend. Inspired from your T’log. 🙂 Thanks.

@Srinath, BSNL has coverage in many areas and you get decent 144kbps data connection as well.

Nice job…. It is very helpful to other who plans for trip. I appreciate your attitude. You could have visit Parambikulam Tiger Reserve also….

Also, Aliyar Dam, park, garden, aquarium, play area, Boat House Park.

Beautiful description and hats off for your time and photos. Great job buddy

Good job on detailed informationm

excellent work…. … you know how useful it is…now i feel really confident to venture for this trip

very useful for me and my next plan to take this trip

Great travelogue, Jayson. This will serve as a great reference article for people with an inclination to do this “dream drive”.

i want to know whether tourist bus seated49 seats will pass through this road(from chalakkudy to pollachi)

As far as I know buses can go. But beware of interstate tax. If you haven’t paid it, you might find someone waiting after check post to slap a huge fine.

Excellent travelogue; very informative.

I was planning for a 2 day trip to there and booked a room at Hotel Holiday Break, Valparai in a hurry. This gave me full confident about the route. Thank you Jayson.

Excellent, thanks for the detailed desxription. Iam planning for 3 days trip to Valparai and athirampally for photgraphing birds. your article helped me a lot…..

Spellbound travelogue Jayson, Impressive!!

This post has been very very helpful in planning trip to Valaprai. Such detailed work is commendable. thanks a tonne.

Very good blog. I have unforgettable memories of places around Valparai. I visited the Valparai Athirapally route twice and written about it in my blog. Fascinating places to visit.

Excellent travelogue, beautiful and detailed description. Very impressive indeed.

Truly it has been an excellent write up review and am not one to just shoer empty praises.Great — Keep it up. Some day we will meet. hopefully.

About 2 weeks ago I visited Malakkappara. The journey from Vazhachal to Malakkappara through the primeval forest was an exhilarating one..thanks for the vivid write up and excellent photos.

Very good description really and thank you for the same. Is it ascent or descent from Chalakkudi to Pollachi

Hi Jayson… This is really nice that such a detailed outline of the trip. Actually I’ve been looking over the web about this trip as I was supposed to travel this way on my next vacation. I think i got the best information about this. Good job my friend

First of All thanks. What a superb travelogue… By sitting in my office chair I had a Fantastic and Mind Blowing journey from Chalakkudy to Aliyar Check post. Really a marvellous work, I already charted a trip on this route in my next vacation. Thanks a lot for point by point description..

Thanks for your detailed trip, it will help us to follow !!!

Regards, Samson

What a details explanation and images

Thanks Jayson for the post. This is helpful for my trip in Dec 2015.

Amazing travelogue, your description is really awesome, wonderful job Mr Jayson..will drive to pollachi on your way..!! Thanks..!!

Hi Jayson, Thank you very much for such a wonderful traveling article. from 2014 i am thinking to go this route with my family by my own car. now i am fully confident.

Thank you bro….

Jaison… Thanks Just 3 weeks ago I visited with family to thumburmuzhi. Nice Place. but I can t go to Valparai. surely.. Next Plan valparai Pollachi trip

Is it a safe route for bike ride..

@Ranjit. Yes. It is.

That was a wonderful trip journal, great work man!!! I wish more malayalees come up with their travel experience in India especially Kerala and our neighbouring states. We could get to read tons of travel journals about foreign countries but very few about our state and near by states. There are a lot of hidden paradises to explore in India. I am a world traveler, i am trying to explore more of India, but few true descriptions like yours. Keep up your blogging… Thanks again for sharing.

Jayson, this is a great guide. I share this with all who ask me about Chalakudy – Pollachi route. In fact, the first time I travelled, I followed your words. It’s more than five years since you wrote this, but even today morning, it helped my friend and his family with all info they required. Thanks.

Hi Jayson, It is an awesome description on your travel with proper directions and photos. Thank you very much. I am planning for trip through this way in the next December. Previously there was a post on this route by well known singer Mrs. Rimi Tomi in Yatra Magazine. Your description of this route is much helpful for others. Thanks a lot.

Good work. Very detailed description. Great job. Thanks. Very useful for everyone…

Amazing write up. You have provided end to end details about how to plan trip, what to see, where to see, distances, logistics etc. Thank you so much. I have planned trip from pollachi to parambikulam and then to valparai to athirampally. I got what all i need from your one site alone.

thanks a lot.

Chalakkudy to Valparai is ascent and then to pollachi it is descent.

Good work and well narrated. Very informative for tourists to explore these areas. Many thanks and much appreciated. Keep travelling, keep writing. Perhaps this could be the best travelogue written on these roots. I will keep a copy of your blog while going Valparai on my vacation this year. Thank you.

Hi Jayson.. The best piece of write-up i ever came across. Im planning for similar trip but starting from Pollachi – Night Stay at Valparai (Hotel Green Hill) – Descent to chalakudy thru atrapally and proceed towards munnar. Will make sure i cover max points. Just one querry here. Im planning this trip next week i.e. July 27th – 30th. This must be monsoons in kerala. I heard mixed reviews about driving during this period. Some say you have to see this route in monsoon as rivers & waterfalls swell with water and some say you may find few broken trees along the route. Though im not sure about authenticity of these reports. Can you as a Keralite comment on the this. Im travelling with Family and will cover the Forest stretch from Malakkappara to vazhachal on second day morning. Hope this should be safe and not pose any problems. Pl suggest. Thanks in advance.

Hi Jayson bhai, Many thanks for your wonderful description about your chalukudy valparai trip….it has made my planning easier…i am from pune…will be visiting this scenic route by nov 8 th 2016..i will be travelling pollachi – chalukudy by state transport bus and then back from chalukudy to pollachi…in pollachi i will be visiting the famous temple before starting my journey…..thanks once again for the wonderful discription of your trip.

Thanks and best regards Ajit

“What a detaild explanation and images. I will keep a copy of your blog while going Valparai on my vacation this month. Thank you jayson”

Really appreciate the effort to jot down the trip in such detail!

Hi Brother,

it was a wonderful briefing , you are doing such a excellent work .

Thank you very much.

Excellent briefing dear,great job.. And thank you very much for the same

About 50 years back the areas around Valparai and the places on the way to Pollachi from valparai was a heaven.As a small boy,during the rainy seasons I used to sit on the verandah to watch hundreds of colorful birds flying around and plenty of fruits in the backyard.The memory of the past glory brings tears in my eyes.

You have given such a vivid explanation of the trip to Valparai that I have felt as if I was travelling the way you narrated with appropriate images. My virtual trip to Valparai is over now. Me and my wife are planning to go there via Pollachi from Chennai sometime next week. I trust the condition of the roads in Kerala and TN must have improved a lot from the days of your visit. Any latest news about the roads now ? I shall be grateful if you or any one one from your blog enlighten me on this ? Thanks in advance and wish to see and read many many more experiences from your end.

Jayson, It was wonderful reading your travelogue. In fact I read it twice. Your description of the places were very vivid and I decided to embark on a journey to this part of the world with my family during this vacation.i just hope the roads would be in a motorable condition.Thank you once again for your travelogue and hope to read many more in nearfuture.

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  Reception @  at Chalakudy  Railway Station /  Cochin Airport, (Cochin airport / Aluva/ Ernakulam Rly Stn- will come extra payment), transfer to Hotel, Relax, Visit en route there is an oil palm estate, which lies along the banks of Chalakudy river. The panoramic view of these oil palm plantation attracts Athirapally tourists. In some part of the estate you can take river bath too 

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We are going to the forest area under Malakkappara which is maintained by the Kerala Forest Department. it is TATA tea estate mainly, this area hosts  some rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.. Malakkappara lies on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.this 40 Kms jungle safari is thrilling and amazing. There are several small waterfalls and natural spots where one would want to make a stoppage. This area is scenic and photographic and the virginity of the hill station, beckons the traveler into its fold. An encounter with the wildlife such as monkeys, wild elephants and leopards are a a natural phenomenon in the area, Back to Hotel

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Visit Vazhachal falls, it is beautiful in the landscape. Vazhachal is just 5 km only from Athirapally falls. Vazhachal is the area of ecotourism. Guests can walk around 1 km through the banks of the River, Lifeguards of the Tribal community takes care of the security. A shop of rare tribal products is working there.

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