About Athirapally falls The Athirapally falls is a waterfall located in Thrissur district of Kerala. The waterfall is formed by the Chalakudy River, which originates from the Anamudi hills in Idukki district. The Athirapally falls is situated 60 km from Kochi and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. The Athirapally falls is a horsetail type waterfall, which plunges from a height of 80 m. The waterfall is surrounded by dense forests and is a popular destination for nature lovers. The Athirapally falls is easily accessible from Thrissur and Kochi. The falls can be reached by road and there are also a few hiking trails that lead to the falls. The falls can be also be reached by train and the nearest railway station is Chalakudy.