Athirapilly Green Trees is a four star property on Athirappilly Road at Pillappara, inland in Thrissur district and 2.9 km from Athirappilly. It earns 4.6 out of 5 from 1391 reviews. The deciding factor is the water: come in the monsoon months for the falls at full volume, and accept that the forest paths close when the river floods.
What the property lists
Athirapilly Green Trees carries a four star rating and a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 1391 reviews, which is strong for a property of this size in a forested corner of Thrissur district. The facilities are broad: an outdoor pool with a separate children's pool, a spa, a massage service and a steam room, and a fitness centre for guests who want to keep a routine.
Rooms have air conditioning, a balcony, a minibar and a refrigerator, with family rooms and non smoking rooms available. A restaurant serves special diet menus, and room service covers the rest. Practical matters are handled by a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in, laundry, luggage storage, car hire, valet parking and free parking. Free WiFi runs through the property, and there is a badminton court, a garden, a banquet hall and fishing on site.
Where it sits
The property stands on Athirappilly Road at Pillappara, 21.4 km from the centre of Chalakudy and 2.9 km from Athirappilly. Chalakudy is the nearest town, a town in Thrissur district. The wider setting is outside Chalakudy, inland in Thrissur district, in Central Kerala.
The destination is Athirappilly, a falls where the Chalakudy river drops eighty feet at the edge of the Vazhachal forest, in the wettest rainforest left in the state. An hour and a half from Kochi, the falls sit at 80 to 400 m and bring a different climate with them. The draw is the volume of water, the contiguous rainforest at Vazhachal and Sholayar with hornbills in it, and the fact that it pairs with Fort Kochi as a day out rather than needing its own week.
Who it suits
Athirapilly Green Trees suits people who want the falls and the forest as the main event and are content to be inland, away from the coast. It also suits families, given the children's pool, family rooms and the badminton court, and anyone who wants a pool, spa and fitness centre after a day in the rainforest. It does not suit travellers who want the sea, a town-centre location or easy evenings on foot. The 21.4 km from Chalakudy and the 2.9 km to the falls make a vehicle necessary.
Planning a stay
Time the trip for June to November, the season for water, when the falls run at full volume and the rainforest is at its wettest. This is the opposite of the usual Kerala calendar, so expect rain and plan around it. The viewing paths close when the river is in flood, so build flexibility into the dates. The guest score of 4.6 from 1391 reviews suggests the property holds up in the wet months.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 21.4 km from the centre of chalakudy, in Thrissur district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Athirappilly Road Pillappara.
Questions people ask
How far is Athirapilly Green Trees from Athirappilly falls?
The property is 2.9 km from Athirappilly, on Athirappilly Road at Pillappara. That short distance makes it a straightforward base for the falls, and the property arranges car hire if you need transport for the day.
What is the best time to visit for the falls?
June to November is the season for water, when the Chalakudy river runs at full volume and the falls are at their strongest. The viewing paths close when the river is in flood, so keep dates flexible. Outside those months the flow drops.
Does Athirapilly Green Trees have a pool and dining?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with a separate children's pool, and a restaurant serving special diet menus, with room service also available. A spa, massage, steam room and fitness centre round out the leisure facilities.
Is Athirapilly Green Trees suitable for families?
It works well for families. Family rooms and non smoking rooms are available, the children's pool is separate from the main pool, and there is a badminton court, a garden and fishing on site. A 24 hour front desk and security cover the practical side.
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