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Visit Athirapally Water Falls In This Monsoon | Adventure Awaits

A thirapally Waterfalls are located 1000 feet above sea level at the Chalakudy River in Thrissur district of Kerala . One of the famous tourist attractions in Kerala , the magnificent waterfalls are a sight worth witnessing. This is the biggest waterfall in Kerala. Athirapally falls comes down from a height of 80 feet through several parallel streams. In the monsoon season, in its full might, the waterfalls appear like Niagara Falls. One can reach the top of Athirapally falls in about 15 minutes’ wall. It is blessed with spectacular views of the Sholayar hills and the Western Ghats. The trek down from the top of the waterfalls is about 10-15 minutes trek. Swimming is possible in the stream as you enjoy the spray of the water. Rainbows are also a common sight. It usually takes 2-3 hours to explore the waterfalls . The surrounding environs of the waterfalls is a bio diversity hotspot. The river is blessed with 85 species of fresh water fish living in it. The forest is habitat of d
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Visit Athirapally Water Falls In This Monsoon | Adventure Awaits

A thirapally Waterfalls are located 1000 feet above sea level at the Chalakudy River in Thrissur district of Kerala . One of the famous tourist attractions in Kerala , the magnificent waterfalls are a sight worth witnessing. This is the biggest waterfall in Kerala. Athirapally falls comes down from a height of 80 feet through several parallel streams. In the monsoon season, in its full might, the waterfalls appear like Niagara Falls. One can reach the top of Athirapally falls in about 15 minutes’ wall. It is blessed with spectacular views of the Sholayar hills and the Western Ghats. The trek down from the top of the waterfalls is about 10-15 minutes trek. Swimming is possible in the stream as you enjoy the spray of the water. Rainbows are also a common sight. It usually takes 2-3 hours to explore the waterfalls . The surrounding environs of the waterfalls is a bio diversity hotspot. The river is blessed with 85 species of fresh water fish living in it. The forest is habitat of d
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TOP DESTINATIONS IN KERALA TO VISIT DURING MONSOON SEASON

M onsoon is a beautiful season of Kerala and it is celebrated with great happiness as it comes after the long summer months. The showers are pretty heavy and they can sometimes go on for days. Tourists from different parts of the state as well as other countries visit Kerala at this time to experience the beauty and magic of this season. It is also believed that monsoon is the apt time for undergoing Ayurvedic rejuvenating therapies . Herbal oil massages help to revive your body as well as mind and this could be your added advantage for your vacation. Places in Kerala to visit in Monsoon season. Munnar Munnar is a hill station which falls in the Idukki district of Kerala.It’s famous for tea gardens and it’s a home to many endangered species of animals.There would be heavy showers during monsoon season but if you enjoy relaxing and tasting the special Munnar tea this would be ideal holiday spot . Thekkady Thekkady is situated in Idukki district and it’s famous for the Per
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Monsoon Season in Kerala

K erala does not have incessant rains that stop all activity. It rains for a few hours with sunny interludes. Occasionally the rains might stretch on for a few days but sunshine is never far away. These golden interludes provide an equilibrium to life's natural flow Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that arrives in the month of June is called Edavappathy, as it comes in the middle of the month of Edavam on the Malayalam Calendar. Mid October witnesses the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon. In the Malayalam calendar this month is called Thulam and hence the name Thulavarsham meaning the 'The Rains in Thulam'. The rain clouds gather from the Bay of Bengal and hurry to Kerala through the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats . The swirling, jostling, billowing dark messenger of life sailing on the wings of northeast winds is a breathtaking sight to behold. The art forms of Kerala demand the utmost dedication and training. These native art
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Wealth of Periyar Forests/ Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, Kerala

T he Periyar Tiger Reserve, named after the Periyar River, is one of the prestigious possessions on the High Ranges of Western Ghats , zealously guarded and efficiently managed. The place is an example of nature's bounty, with great scenic charm, rich biodiversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Tiger in Periyar forest Wealth of Periyar Forests ➧ Flora: There are over 1965 flowering plants including 171 grass species and 143 species of orchids here. The only south Indian conifer, scientifically known as Podocarpus Wallichianus, grows in the forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve . Flowers Fauna↴ ➧ Mammals: More than 60 species are found here which include the Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Indian Bison, Sambar Deer, Indian Wild Dog, Leopard, Barking Deer and the Smooth-Coated Otter which can be sighted during a boat cruise in the Periyar Lake . The Nilgiri Tahr is confined to the higher rocky areas whereas the endangered Lion Tailed Macaque can be
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