Athirapally - Malakkappara Road Trip

One can reach Valparai as a continuation of an eastward trip to the waterfalls of Athirapilly and Vazzhachal near Chalakudi of Thrissur district. 
You cross Malakkappara and get to the other side of the state border. 

On The Way
Thumboormuzhy Dam & Butterfly Garden

hanging bridge

With a dam, butterfly garden, children’s park and hanging bridge,Thumboormozhi has so much to help spice up your holidays. 
Stroll through the hanging bridge to reach Ezhattumukham-Prakriti Gramam (Nature Village).
An amazing view waits your walk through the hanging bridge that links the two banks of the Chalakudy River. Ezhattumukham situated on the other side is part of Ernakulam district.

Visiting time: 

0900 - 1700 hrs
Phone: +91 480 2769888

Oil Palm Plantations

oil palm     photo credits : manoramaonline

It lies along the banks of Chalakudy river. With its panoramic view these plantations are the attraction of tourists to Sholayar Valley and Athirapilly.

Athirapally & Vazhachal Waterfalls

At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot high waterfall is a popular picnic spot. It is the biggest of its kind in Kerala.The cascade is now widely seen in movies, thus making it a major film locale as well. 

Barely 5 km away is another family favourite, Vazhachal Waterfalls. These waterfalls became famous for not just their view but the endemic species found in the surrounding dense forests. Researchers have found four endangered species of the Hornbill here, the only place they thrive in the entire Western Ghats. Ornithologists attach great significance to this location and bird watchers can come across many rare and vibrant species in these parts.

Divisional Forest Office  Vazhachal                     

Phone: +91 480 2701713

Jungle Journey 

From Vazhachal check-post to the Kerala-TN border in Malakkappara is 45 km. 

The entire stretch is forest; so the vehicle has to be in good condition.

Poringalkuthu Dam & Boating centre

poringalkuthu  photo credits : kseb

This dam built on the tranquil Chalakudy River in Thrissur best locale to catch a glimpse of the rare avian population and wildlife. The view of the river which is fringed with forests and lush greenery is mindblowing. The main attraction of this place is the scenic beauty of nature  and journey in the water  One can enjoy a nice and secenic view of the Dam and the nearby  areas.e. The Speed Boat journey gives us a fantastic thrill. We , can also see  wild animals comimg there for drinking water.

Special permission is required to visit this dam which is located in the deeper forest.

The Boating facilities are provided from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Malakkappara 

malakkappara photo : manorama

A small hill station surrounded by Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Anamalai Tiger Reserve and Nelliampathy hills, Malakkapara is where the famous SholayarRiver drains. This place is one of the hot spots of tourists for its soothing climate and picture postcard valleys of tea.

Ksrtc Bus Timings:

From Chalakudy to Malakkappara 

7:50am, 12:20pm, 3pm, 5pm 

From Malakkappara to Chalakudy

6am, 7am, 12pm and 5pm. 

KSRTC Chalakudy: 0480-2701638 

Tips

Be alert about wild animals.

The road which is very narrow at some places demands careful driving

Carry enough food and water, but never throw out plates/cups or bottles.

Liquor strictly not permitted.

Avoid journeys after 3p.m because the thickly-forested stretch goes dark earlier than it’s in the plains.

After 200m from the Malakkapara town, you will reach the Tamil Nadu Check post.

A 26-km journey will take you to Valparai.

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