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Vazhachal
Close to dense green forest

Vazhachal: (68 km from Thrissur and 83 km from Kochi) Just a short drive
from Athirapally, this picturesque waterfall is close to dense green forests
and is a part of the Chalakudy river. Athirapally and Vazhachal are the
most famous waterfalls of Kerala and favourite destinations of tourists.
Athirapally: (63 km from Thrissur and 78 km from Kochi) At the entrance to
the Sholayar ranges, this 80 ft high waterfall is a popular picnic spot.
Athirapally is a unique water falls 19 kms from Chalakkudy in Thrissur
district and 75 kms from Kochi.This picnic spot that attracts thousands
daily is considered to be a gift of nature with not much distortation having
been inflicted. Tourists, nature lovers and educationalist find this spot a
wonderment. Athirapally has been the background for many motion pictures and movies in various Indian Languages which proclaims the importance or acceptability of the place.These waterfalls, near the entrance to
the Sholayar ranges are of great scenic charm. Cascading from a hight of
80 ft Athirapally waterfalls joins the Chalakkudy river.
Adur: The place is famous for Annamanada Temple. Annamanada was the
venue of two historic interviews between the rulers of Travancore and
Cochin in the later part of the eighteenth century. The famous Nedumkotta
of Travancore Lines built by Dharma Raja of Travancore to meet the menace
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