The Athirapally and Vazhachal waterfalls are situated on the edge of the Sholayar forest range, to the east of the Chalakudy river, and are about 5 kilometers apart from each other. These two waterfalls fall from a great height of about 80 feet and merge with the Chalakudy river. The beauty of these waterfalls is that they rise from a dense forest range that abounds in greenery. The cool, inviting waters are every tourist