Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This programme is designed for those who like to visit a good water fall and a beach which is close by to Kochi. In this full day trip, we are including best two sightseeing options – Athirapally waterfalls and Cherai Beach.
Athirapally waterfalls – termed as Nayagra of Kerala, a day tour programme from Kochi to experience this famous tourist destination. More than a waterfall, Athirapally is also famous for its fauna and flora. Being located inside the forest, you can also see lots of different variety of birds especially Indian Hornbill. More details about this destination.
Cherai Beach – one of the best beach located close to Kochi. This is famous for watersports and safe for swimming. More details about this destination .
Pick up and drop place and Time. Our pick up facility available in the following places. Drop will be the same place from where the pickup is arranged.
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Entry fee at Athirapally, Vazachal and Chapra waterfalls and butterfly park.
All the applicable taxes. No hidden costs
AC car all inclusive with well experienced and bilingual driver cum guide.
All the expenses related to the vehicle (toll, tax, parking, permits, driver batta,etc)
Local guide if required, camera charges, Massages, Elephant Safaris, laundry, tips
Optional Tours, Travel Insurance etc.
Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary & anything not mentioned in the above package
In case of payment made by credit or debit card service charge of 2.5% and 1% will be charged extra.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your Pick up and drop will be the same place. For example, if we pick you from 'Fort Kochi, drop will also be at Fort Kochi or location which within 5kms of Fort Kochi.
Thumboormuzhi Dam & Garden, Athirappilly, Kerala, India Thumboormuzhi dam and garden is part of the Ezattumugham Prakrithi Gramam project. The project includes hanging bridge, which is the main attraction, a butterfly garden, kids play area, a watch tower to see the river etc are the main attraction of this place. Hanging bridge is the main attraction as when you walk on this bridge, you can see Chalakudi river flows under your feet, view from middle of the river, and one of the best place for photography. The butter fly park is another attraction. This place is located before Athirapally waterfalls from Kochi to Athirapally route. This is one of the best places for photography and family outing.
Thumboormuzhi Travel Tips
• Entry fee of Rs 40 per adults and Children Rs 10.
• Parking available inside the park.
• Visit this before or after Athirapally visit. Park and butterfly garden close at 1630 hrs.
60 minutes
Athirappilly Waterfalls, Thrissur, Kerala, India You are going to experience the biggest waterfall in Kerala which is having 84 ft in height.
Athirapally waterfalls travel tips.
• Open at 0800 hrs and entry close at 1630 hrs. Entry fee is Rs 40 per adult, Rs 10 for Children and 150 for foreigners.
• Best time and season to visit. Best season to visit is after monsoon ie from Aug to Feb and best time to visit is till 1100 hrs or after 1500 hrs.
• You can see and experience the waterfall from two different places. One is from the top and other is bottom.
• Since the pathway to the bottom is too steep, climbing back for persons with heart disease, breathing problem and handicapped may face difficulty.
• Bathing in the river is possible in selected places. So keep your changing cloths with you before entering.
• Plastic bottles or water bottles are allowed to carry subject to a security deposit. You will lose the security deposit in case these are not taken back.
• Eateries are not allowed inside the forest.
• Wheel chair is accessible at the top of the falls. Wheel chair rental not available.
• Total time to visit top of the falls is minimum 1 hrs and bottom is 1.5 hrs. In case you visit Athirapally falls along with Charpa and Vazachal, you may need a half day.
• Close to entrance, restaurants and coffee shops are available.
120 minutes
Charpa Waterfall, Athirappilly, Kerala, India Charpa waterfall is located 3 km further Athirapally waterfalls on the way to Sholayar Dam. This is relatively a small fall, but best to see during monsoon. This is located left side of the road and there is no entry ticket required. 60 minutes
Vazhachal Waterfalls, Thrissur, Kerala, India This falls is located 5 km further to Athirapally waterfalls. This is a different kind of waterfall. The attraction is water is flowing by cascading in several steps. You can go very close to the fall till the fencing and watch closely the milky water. This is one of the best place for relax and enjoy as there is a park and coffee shop is also available. The entry ticket purchased at Athirapally waterfall is valid here also therefore, should keep this with you. 60 minutes
Cherai Beach, Cherai Beach, Kerala, India We expect the Athirappally sightseeing is over by 1300 hrs. You can have your lunch at Athirapally or any restaurant located on the way from Athirapally to Cherai beach. Departure for Cherai beach at 1300 hrs before or after lunch and it takes 2 hrs drive to the beach. We expect you to reach the beach by 1600. Spend your time in the beach till sunset.
Cherai Beach Activities. If you want to do any beach activities during the trip to Cherai, below are the details.
1. Adventure and fun rides. There is a water sport centre available in Cherai. Since this centre is having many activities, we recommend you only fun rides or activities which includes banana ride, lay low ride, knee board, kayaking single or double, bumper ride, speed boat ride etc. They also have catamaran ride, wind surfing, water ski and scuba diving which required pre training.
2. Swimming in beach – you can go up to 50 mt inside in selected places.
3. Munambam – if you would like to go for fishing, this place is very famous. You need to bring the fishing gear and bite.
4. Cherai backwater has country boat or peddles boat rides available.
Important Beach Tips.
• Swimming in beach is not allowed after 1830 hrs.
• During season or rush time, all the activities needs to be booked in advance in case interested.
• Monsoon in Kerala start during the 1st week of Jun till Aug end and beach is not idle for swimming.
• Life guards and tourist police help available on the beach.
• NO wash room or bathing arrangement available on the beach.
• It will be crowded with local tourist during holidays and weekends.
After sightseeing is completed, we will start moving back to Kochi and drop at the same pick up point. Tour ends.
180 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note below points before booking this trip. 1. Your pick up and drop will be same place. 2. There will be low volume of water from Mar to May due to summer in the Athirappilly water falls. There will not be any water fall in Charpa and Vazachal during summer time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Michael G
11 Nov 2024
I had a friendly and attentive driver.
He always responded to my wishes. He also knew a lot to tell.
The ride was great, the waterfalls a dream. The landscape in the hinterland of the coast is worth a trip of its own. I've recorded this for myself before ☺️
Thanks again to my driver for this beautiful tour!
courtneyrR1244IX
16 Aug 2024
Our day trip was nothing short of amazing. Sooraj was our tour guide and gave us the best experience. On our way to the waterfalls I mentioned my love for sweets so he did a pit stop at a local chip & bakery. Our next stop was the hanging bridge and gardens. The gardens were extra special filled with hundreds and hundreds of butterflies. We then drove on to the waterfalls. They were breathtaking. After our long travels we were hoping to hike and get in some walking. At athirapally you walk down rock steps to see the full view of the waterfall, wear good shoes!! I almost started the day in flip flops and switches to water shoes last minute, best decision. We took so many photos along the way. Unfortunately we are here for a wedding and had to cut the day short skipping the beach but the waterfalls alone were worth this trip. Thank you so much Sooraj for a wonderful day!!!
Parthiv_P
08 Jan 2024
The tickets that were supposedly included in our Viator package were not accepted at either waterfall we visited. Don’t trust Viator because they do not stand behind what they advertise. They would not even refund the amount I paid for the tickets so in essence I double paid.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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