Athirappilly to Malakkapara Jungle Safari with KSRTC
The village of Malakkappara is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala state, India. It is an unexplored tourist destination, even though it’s rich in natural beauty. Malakkappara comes under comparatively lesser developed regions of the state. However, this hamlet is famous for the Tea Estate of the Tata Company in its area.
The forest area under Malakkappara is maintained by the Kerala Forest Department. This village is home to some rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. 96 Kilometers from Chalakudy, the drive up to Malakkappara village should take under 2 hours. Malakkappara lies on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.
An awesome forest trip in KSRTC to Malakkapaara
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The roads turn misty, during the early morning hours and the sky becomes clearer as the day descends. The forests of this area are thrilling and amazing. There are several small waterfalls and natural spots where one would want to make a stoppage, during transit. The area is photographic and the virginity of the village, beckons the traveler into its fold. An encounter with the wildlife such as monkeys is a natural phenomenon in the area. However, due to the decrease in the forest area, wild elephants and leopards are posing as a constant threat, to the human habitat in the village.
The tourist attractions near Malakkappara are:
Holy Land replica at Chalakudy
A park like structure made, depicting the life of Jesus Christ, is the Holy Land of Chalakudy. Several statues of the Lord are placed along the pathway and every scene in the life of Jesus Christ is described through pictures, with a constant commentary, describing the significance of each part of His living.
Annakayam
At a distance of 37 kilometers from Chalakudy, on the road to Athirapally, lies Annakayam, meaning ‘elephant’s pit’ or simply lake. The lake is cool with placid waters. The forest area in Annakayam is yet to be explored by humans. Therefore, it is quite a secluded area, where one can explore the wilderness of the forest without any outer disturbances. The gurgling streams, unique rock formations and the exquisite plant life in the region, attract the tourists to this destination.
Athirapally Waterfalls
These falls are said to be the largest waterfalls in the Asian continent! They are created by the Chalakudy River, which begins from the Sholayar ranges in the Western Ghats. These falls are surrounded by forests and little streams also flow by. This cascade is at its best during the months of monsoon, from June to October, as it remains almost dry during the rest of the year.
Most of the people living in Malakkappara are tea estate workers. They either speak Malayalam or English languages. The cities near Malakkappara village are Chalakudy, Irinjalakuda, Ashtamichira and Guruvayoor. Chalakudy railway station is the nearest to Malakkapara village, but road transport is more suitable in this area. Malakkappara comes under Chalakudy and Athirapally tourism area. Most of the tour packages including Malakkappara are combined with Athirapally. Several eco-tours and adventure tours are organized in this part of Kerala state.