Thrissur & Palakkad · Waterfalls
Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls group trip guide
Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls: Waterfalls in Thrissur & Palakkad, Kerala. From Kochi it is 72 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Kochi costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Kochi
- 72 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- July to January
- Fare from Kochi
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Kochi (COK)
Athirappilly and Vazhachal are two waterfalls on the Chalakudy river at the edge of the Sholayar forest; Athirappilly is the largest waterfall in Kerala and fullest after the monsoon.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Palakkad → Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls
₹8,100–10,000
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 137 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The classic day out from Thrissur and Kochi; it joins the forest road to Valparai for a two-day loop.
Wildlife & forests
How far is Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 137 km | 4–5 h | Route: Palakkad to Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls |
| Kochi | 72 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Kozhikode | 203 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 244 km | 7–8 h | – |
Group fares from Kochi
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: July to January.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Families, Friends, School groups.
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Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Kochi (COK).
- Nearest railway station: Chalakudy.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls
Approved operators who take groups to Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
137 km by road from Athirappilly Falls
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Athirappilly Falls
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Athirappilly Falls
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Athirappilly Falls
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Kochi-il ninnu Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls-lekku ethra dooram? (How far is Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls from Kochi?)
72 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls-lekku tempo traveller-inu ethra rate aakum? (What does a tempo traveller to Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls cost?)
Round trip from Kochi (72 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls cost?
Round trip from Kochi with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls?
Half a day. With the drive from Kochi, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. The classic day out from Thrissur and Kochi; it joins the forest road to Valparai for a two-day loop.
When is the best time to visit Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls?
July to January.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Athirappilly & Vazhachal Falls from abroad?
Nearest airport: Kochi (COK). Nearest railway station: Chalakudy. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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