Friday, December 9, 2011

A Scene from Malakkapara ( Thrissur, Kerala )


A Scene from Malakkapara ( Thrissur, Kerala )


Malakkappara is an unexplored tourist destination, being a boarder place (Kerala-Tamilnadu) belonging to Thrissur district of Kerala in India.The area consists of the tea estate,  forest area of Kerala Forest Department belonging to both Vazhachal Forest Division and Malayattur Forest Division.Many  species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of Malakkappara area.There is 86 km distance from Chalakudy along the State Highway 21 via  AthirappillyVazhachal, Sholayar etc. Malakkappara is 89 KM distant from Pollachi via Attakatti, ValparaiSolaiyar Dam etc. 

Interesting Things to visit Chalakkudy-Pollachi route

Athirappalli Waterfalls

Athirappally Waterfalls are often referred to as the Niagra falls of India. They come crashing down from a hight of 80 feet.

Vazhachal Waterfalls

The vaazhchal waterfalls are located very close to the Athirappilly Waterfalls in Chalakkudy river.

Charpa Waterfalls

The Charpa Waterfalls is located on the way from Athirappilly to Valparai, is located just 5 km away from Athirappilly waterfalls. This seasonal waterfalls in Chalakkudy river in between Athirappilly and Vaazhchal falls.

Valparai

Valparai  is a hill station  in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. This is located 3,500 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats, at a distance of 95 km from Coimbatore and 55 km from Pollachi. There are 42 hairpin bends on the way to Valparai from Azhiyar.

Aliyar Park

This Park is situated on the banks of Azhiyar Dam and surrounded by western ghats in three sides. Near to this is Siddashram.

Monkey Falls

This waterfall is situated  on the way to Valparai from Aliyar Dam. Thousands of people visits this place every year.

Sholayar dam

This is a very deep dam located at a distance of 20 km, from Valparai.It is also the 2nd dam in Asia.

Chinnakallar

This is the second highest rain fall area in India. This area always lies greenish, misty and wet. A waterfall which sounds like a Roaring Lion also located at Chinnakallar.

Nirar dam

Dam is situated in a wonderful location covered by a dense forest. This dam is built for multipurpose project such as irrigation, Hydro electricity production. There is a waterfalls near the dam.







Places to visit- Chalakkudi to Pollachi rout and Approximate distance from Chalakkudi in km

Dreamworld Watertheme park -10
Athirappilly- 28 
Lower Sholayar riservoir -58
Malakkapara- 73
Sholayar Saddle Dam -77
Valparai town -98
Aliyar Dam -143
Pollachi -167

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