20 Attractions to Explore Near Athirapally Waterfalls

Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala

A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.

The mini zoo housing elephants and deers.

Located in the Periyar river, the water here is forced to flow through narrow crevices in large rocks creating a turbulent water flow. The turbulence cant be seen from the surface.

A rural village with a check dam, hanging bridge, and a nice little park. You can bath in the river waters here after visiting the majestic Athirappilly waterfalls of Kerala.

Bhoothathankettu means "Fort created by monsters". The legend is that monsters planned to submerge a Shiva temple nearby by making a dam in the area. Their plan was deterred by Lord Shiva by faking approaching dawn, thereby causing the monsters to runaway fearing the arrival of light. The demons were supposed to roll the large boulders seen in the area to the river bed creating the dam.

A sacred grove with a temple. It is one of the 108 Durga Temples in Kerala believed to be consecrated by Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

First bird sanctuary in Kerala. One of the richest bird habitat on peninsular India. "Thattekkad" means flat forest- the region is an evergreen low-land forest.

Trek through the best of protected forests of Western Ghat Mountains in Kerala.

An old traditional home from 200 years ago. It is believed that here is where Adi Shankara, the Indian philosopher, and theologian recited the hymn Kanakadhāra Stotram which resulted in Goddess Lakshmi appearing in front of him and unleashing a stream of gold.

Situated in Kizhakkambalam Gramapanchayat in Eranakulam district, Kadambrayar offers scenic views of the river, paddy fields and a long paved space for some evening walk. You can also do paddle boating here.

Views of mountain ridges, plains with paddy fields, and of a mighty waterfall and a dam

This waterfall lies on the roadside enrouting Munnar and is a popular spot for taking a break.

One of the best museums to visit in Kerala. It consists of three galleries- the Museum of Kerala History, the Dolls Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art, showing different aspects of Kerala's culture and history.

One of the largest shopping malls in India. With a daily footprint of about 80,000 people, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala.

The very first mosque in India constructed in the time of Prophet Muhammad.

One of the largest waterfalls in the state. You can even climb to top of the falls with the help of locals.

Asia's largest shrine of Saint George. Locally known as Edappally church.

The first Christian church of India, and the resting place for many saints.

Located 3500 feet high from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. One of the best tourist places in Tamilnadu. This is a pollution free heavenly land surrounded by tea estates.