Kerala, the land of Lakes and Backwaters is also blessed with numerous waterfalls. The Athirapally Waterfalls known as The Niagara of India is the tallest and most famous among them.
Athirapally Waterfalls
The Athirapally waterfall is also known as “The Niagara of India”. It is 100m (330 ft) wide and has 4 drops. Many films including Bahubali are shot here. Originating from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats Athirapally waterfall is 80 feet (24-metre) high.
Vazhachal Waterfall
The Vazhachal waterfall is just 5 km away from the Athirapally Water Falls is close the dense green forest and is home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna. This is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. Vazhachal is about 68 km away from Thrissur.
Haritheerthakara Waterfalls
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Haritheerthakara waterfalls also known as Ariyil waterfalls or Chooral waterfalls is a small waterfall near Payyanur in the Kannur District of Kerala. This is a virgin waterfall untouched by modern society.