Caution
Athirapally Falls in May
Kerala, India
Why May scores 2/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good road through forest reserve. public transport: Bus to Chalakudy then auto/taxi. from nearest city: Kochi 70km (1.5hr). Chalakudy 30km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 30. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Chalakudy Hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good at falls area. No signal deeper in forest.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Waterfall spectacle awes everyone, Accessible viewing platforms, Nature trails easy, Water play areas nearby
Elevation
100m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January at Athirapally: 20–32°C, post-monsoon flow thinning. Falls still run but nothing like monsoon volume — shoulder month for the main draw. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Athirapally: 22–33°C, falls at lowest flow before pre-monsoon. Forest drive still scenic — shoulder month, not the showpiece volume. |
| March | 2/5 | — |
| April | 2/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | — |
| June | 4/5 | June at Athirapally: 22-29°C, monsoon swells India's largest waterfall to full volume. Solid window — roads can be slippery, but the flow is at full force. |
| July | 5/5 | July at Athirapally: 22-28°C, peak southwest monsoon, the falls at full Niagara-scale volume over the 80ft drop. Spray zone slippery — viewing decks stay open, steps close. |
| August | 5/5 | August at Athirapally: 22-28°C, heavy monsoon flow continues, the falls thundering and the forest misted. Viewing decks open; river crossings and lower trails stay closed. |
| September | 5/5 | September at Athirapally: 22-29°C, tapering monsoon, the falls still at strong volume with clearer spray gaps for photos. Forest trails slowly reopen as the track dries. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Athirapally: 22–30°C, falls still roaring with post-monsoon volume, forest green. Works well — drier than Aug-Sep, peak crowds arrive Nov-Dec. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Athirapally: 22–30°C, falls still flowing strongly from northeast monsoon, forest deep green. Shoulder — peak dry-season visits come Dec–Feb when viewpoints drain. |
| December | 3/5 | December at Athirapally: 22–32°C, flow thinning after monsoon. Forest drive scenic — workable, waterfall nothing like the June volume showpiece. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kochi 70km (1.5hr). Chalakudy 30km.. Roads: Good road through forest reserve. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Bus to Chalakudy then auto/taxi. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
100m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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