Past Athirappilly falls and through 55 km of rainforest to the Tamil Nadu border at Malakkappara, a night in Valparai's tea hills, then down the 40 hairpins to Aliyar.
Highlights: Malakkappara forest, Valparai tea hills, Lion-tailed macaques, 40 hairpins
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:00 AM — Pickup & drive From your door, hotel, Thrissur station or bus stand; breakfast at Chalakudy.
Day 1 · 8:15 AM — Athirappilly & the forest road A viewpoint stop at Athirappilly Falls, then through the Vazhachal and Sholayar forests to Malakkappara. (Road open 6 AM–6 PM only)
Day 1 · afternoon — Valparai & Nallamudi viewpoint Lunch and check-in, then a walk through tea to the Nallamudi cliff-top view. Overnight in Valparai. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 · 8:00 AM — Puthuthottam rainforest Rainforest where lion-tailed macaques are often seen by the road. (Watch from the vehicle side)
Day 2 · morning — 40 hairpins to Aliyar Loam's viewpoint on the way down, then the Aliyar dam and park. (Monkey Falls if open)
Day 2 · ~6:00 PM — Drive home Lunch at Pollachi, then via Palakkad to your door in Thrissur.
Good to know
🌳 Forest road: The Athirappilly–Malakkappara road is open to vehicles only from 6 AM to 6 PM, with check posts at both ends. No getting out inside the forest; elephants use this road and stops are monitored.
🪪 Tamil Nadu entry: Interstate permit and border tax are billed at actual cost. Tamil Nadu has ordered an e-pass for Valparai — we apply if needed and re-check before you go.
🌀 Down via Aliyar: Day 2 descends the Aliyar ghat — about 40 hairpin bends, taken slowly with brake-cooling stops. Carry motion sickness tablets if bends bother you.
🚯 No plastic: Disposable plastic is banned on the forest roads and in Valparai; bags may be checked. Bring a refillable bottle; keep snacks in boxes.
