Athirappilly rated top waterfalls in Kerala
The Hindu
An online campaign organised by the Kerala Tourism website during the lockdown rated Athirappilly as number one
Anyone who has watched Bahubali has seen the Athirappilly waterfall. Tumbling down from a height of 80 feet, it has been a favourite location for filmmakers. The waterfall formsa perfect backdrop for Aishwarya Rai’s dance in Guru and it has featured in a number of Indian films. Turns out that the Athirappilly waterfall is a top favourite spot not just of filmmakers, but of any average traveller. In a recent online poll run by the Kerala Tourism website, Athirappilly falls received the highest number of votes.
The poll was held as part of a six-month-long campaign aimed at giving travellers an opportunity to experience Kerala virtually during the lockdown.
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