Arippara Water Falls: Enjoy the naked beauty of the Nature | Anakkam poyil Water Falls | Waterfalls in Calicut

Aripara Falls (alternate spelling: Arippara Falls) is a tourist spot in Thiruvambadi panchayat in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It is located on the Thiruvambadi - Anakkampoyil route, 15 km from Thiruvambadi. and 45 km from Calicut. The waterfall is a tributary of Iruvanjippuzha. There is a proposal for implementing a hydel power project on the Aripara waterfall.

Those who are coming from Calicut side should take the route through NH 766 and after 16 Km (Kunnamangalam) take deviation to NIT Calicut- Thiruvambadi route. from there nearly 15 Kms only to the destination. The route is very good and well tarred upto Thiruvambadi and after the condition of the road is average. Those who are coming from the Wayanad side, make deviation from Kunnamangalam and no need to go to Calicut. Nearest Railway Station & Airport is Calicut and from there many Local/ Ordinary buses are available to Thiruvambadi. Taxi's are availabe at Thiruvambady in day time.

The Arippara Water Falls is not that much developed tourist spot. And because of that we can touch and feel the naked beauty of the nature there. When we reach there, we can hear the sound of water flowing and that making us in a meditational mood. For the entry to the waterfalls area, 5 rupees entrance pass is there and if you want to enter with camera you need to take an extra pass worth 25 rupees. Security guards are availabe there for 24 hrs because the water falls is very dangerous in monsoon time. So normally at monsoon the entry to the water falls is restricted.

The water falls is not bigger but is totally filled with bigger rocks and that rocks may contains big holes to downs and it may not be visible to the outside. This is not a common type of falls. The water is coming through the spaces between the big rocks and that's why  it got the name "Arippara" [Malayalam]. So those who are visiting the spot should follow the instructions from security guards. Those who knows the swimming can swim through the down portion of the falls and for others secured area is also available there. The water is just like an Ice filled water and is fresh. We can not see any plastics or wastages any where in the area. The area is that much well cleaned. The water falls is coming to the down through multiple stages and is not bigger. So it is very nice place for photography.

When I visited the place many local kids are playing in the falls by diving to the deeper portion of the falls and some other visitors are also there. The best time for visiting is morning 8.30 to 11 and evening 3 to 6 except monsoons. Have a nice trip to the Arippara Water falls.

Way to the parking area & falls: But only a few mtrs like this. Remaining is in good condition.

Parking area & Ticket Rates

 

Shop for Snacks & Tea: On the way to the falls from parking area

Way to the falls | No Vehicles allowed in this zone | Length: 250 m

 

End of the walking way & the view starts from here

Board shows "Don't go for swimming in the river & Alcohol Prohibited"

Security Area: He can see the all area of the falls from here. For any help just make sound.

"Take rest here and be relaxed" | Visitors

 Local children enjoying the evening time with diving & Swimming