Charpa Falls, Waterfall in Thrissur district, India.
Charpa Falls is a waterfall on a tributary of the Chalakudy River in Athirappilly panchayat, Thrissur district, Kerala. It lies between Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal Falls, beside the Chalakudy–Valparai interstate highway. The Charpa bridge stands in front of the falls, and during the monsoon water reaches the road.
The Chalakudy River, which creates this waterfall, has flowed through the Thrissur district for generations, providing water to farming communities. The river system shaped how settlements developed in the region over many decades.
Charpa Falls sits beside the Chalakudy–Valparai interstate highway, and the Charpa bridge stands directly in front of the cascade. During the monsoon the water reaches the road itself, so travellers driving between Athirappilly and Vazhachal pass through the spray. In summer the fall dries up completely.
Charpa Falls sits right beside the Chalakudy–Valparai interstate highway, between Athirappilly and Vazhachal, so it can be seen from the road without a long trek. In the monsoon months of June to August the water reaches the road itself, while in summer the fall dries up completely. Charpa bridge stands in front of the waterfall.
Charpa Falls sits right beside the Chalakudy–Valparai interstate highway, and in the monsoon months of June to August its water splashes onto the road itself. In summer the fall dries up completely. Charpa Bridge stands directly in front of the cascade, and the nearby Peringalkuthu Dam, Vazhachal Falls and Athirappilly Falls lie close by.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,525 contributors worldwide.