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Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls!The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall,a major tourist attraction. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin and River Nila(Bharathapuzha),is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon.Swollen Chalakkudy river, Charpa, Vazhachal and Athirapally are ideal places where the monsoon is to be enjoyed.
Local communities along the Chalakudy river banded together to stop the construction of a hydroelectric dam upstream from Athirapally Waterfall. The proposed dam would have submerged more than 140 hectares of forest, dried up extensive riparian areas downstream and destroyed Athirapally Waterfall, one of several scenic waterfalls important to the local tourism industry.The dam also would have destroyed the critical habitat of many important species, including the rare Cochin Forest Cane Turtle, the endangered Great Indian Hornbill, the Lion-Tailed Macaque and the Nilgiri Langur. |
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All Picnic Spots are on the same route-straight travel from
Ecogreen Cococounty, Chalakudy o Malakkapari 95 Kms on Western Ghats of Kerala |
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Chalaludy:- Kauthukapark --Nature & culture at Varky's Kauthukapark- innovative & informative project
Holly Land Immitaion - The replica of HOLLY LAND at St Marys Church- Chalakudy |
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Dream World Water Park - 8 Kms
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| Dream World is an ideal destination for visitors who enjoy an action packed holiday. Dream World Water Park, Athirapilly Road, Chalakudy, |
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| Thumboormuzhy Dam & Garden-15 Kms, Butterfly Garden, Botanical garden |
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| Thumpoormuzhi is an ideal stopover with its garden, scenic splendor and a classic waterfall, |
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| Silver Storm Water Park - 19 Kms |
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| The silver storm Amusement Park Private Limited, Perched amidst lush greenery in exotic flora and fauna |
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| Athirapilly Water Falls - 30 Kms |
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| The fury and beauty of the waterfalls are best watched during monsoon when it attains a phenomenal 400 meters width and falls 80 feet deep down on the waiting rocks. The whispering breeze, the lovely sylvan rain forests and the river rich in mineral makes an exhilarating experience for any |
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| Vazhachall Falls -35 Kms |
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| Vazhachal falls through not as voluminous as Athirapilly falls will take you to pristine beauty with nature's own landscaping. With the abundant flora and even herbal plantation maintained by the forest department, Vazhachal is a botanist's treasure trove. This romantic surrounding is a heaven for film shooting and the young and old reluctantly have this location only to come again and |
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| Poringalkuth Hydel Tourism & Boating |
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Poringalkuthu Hydel Tourism has much in store for the visitors. One can enjoy a nice view of the Dam and the adjoining areas part from the other amenities facilitated there. While enjoying the exciting thrill of the Speed Boat, the serene voyage in the Drifting Coffee shop or the self driven Pedal Boats, you can relish the view of the green environs of this magnificent reservoir and if lucky, can spot wild animals venturing out for quenching their thirst.
There is a stylish Inspection Bungalow of Kerala State Electricity Board at Poringalkuthu is an Anglican style building which had been built during the construction of the Hydro-electric project, before independence. Located on a cliff overlooking the Poringalkuthu Reservoir, this offers a spectacular view of the reservoir and the adjoining areas.
Deep in the forest on the way to Valpara are the two dams that generate hydroelectric power to the state. Entry to the dam site is with special permission only. |
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| The Great Spice Tour |
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| This morning proceed on a drive through the hill station from Chalakudy to Malakkaparai Tata Tea Estate ,you can see Cardomam, Vanila, Palm ,Cashew, Rubber, Arcanut, Nutmug, Coffee, Tea, Coco, Pepper, Plantations, Perhaps, this is the most intresting Spice Tour in Kerala. |
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| Jungle Saffari & wild life |
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40 Kms through Rain Forest, lots of Wild animals like Elephants, Bufflow ,etc.
For the adventurous , a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife. |
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| Anakkayam - ( Elephant Lake)- |
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| Anakkayam is on the sholayar peringalkuthu route, Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". The place got its name from a herd of elephants which used to visit the place quite often and some elephants had been drowned in this lake It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora. |
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| Malakapara / Valparai Tea & Coffeee Estate-90 Kms |
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| For the adventurous a family safari through the deep forest and high ranges (Western Ghats) complemented with lots of hairpin curves takes you to the fascinating sculptured beauty of Malakapara tea Gardens. Along the route if you are lucky you may end up seeing some good wildlife. |
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