Aripara Waterfall, Nellipoyil, Kerala

Aripara Waterfall, Nellipoyil, Kerala

Aripara Waterfall is a natural waterfall located in Nellipoyil Village near Thiruvambady Town in Kozhikode Taluk in Kozhikode District in Kerala, India. This waterfall is on one of the tributaries of Iruvanjipuzha River. It is a series of eight waterfalls namely Sullukallu, Vattakuzhi, Nirannapara, Olichuchattom, Swasakkuzhi, Neelakkayathadakam etc. The water flows through huge flat rocks and dropping at different places (usually 10-20 feet high). A pool is formed at the bottom layer of these falls which is a good place for swimming. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon. There is a proposal for implementing a hydro power project on the Aripara waterfall.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 2 Kms from Anakkampoyil, 13 Kms from Thiruvambady, 19 Kms from Thamarassery, 37 Kms from Kalpetta, 45 Kms from Kozhikode Airport, 46 Kms from Kozhikode Railway Station and 46 Kms from Kozhikode. The waterfall is situated on the Thiruvambady to Anakkampoyil route.

Location