Feel The Nature

Chalakudy River takes birth in the upper reaches of the Western Ghat mountains, flowing for about a hundred miles before it reaches the dense Vazhachal forest. Many leading environmentalists consider the area to be a unique riparian ecosystem with mind boggling bio-diversity. The forest is home to Asiatic Elephants (experts consider the state of these protected forests to be one of India's successful elephant conservation efforts), Tigers, Leopards, Bison, Sambar, Lion-tailed Macaques and the river a habitat for numerous species of fresh water fish. Four species of hornbills endemic to South India — the Great Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, the Malabar Grey Hornbill, and the Indian grey hornbill coexist, all living in harmony with ancient tribes - Kadars, the Malayars, the Muthuvars and Mannaans amidst teak, bamboo, and eucalyptus.

The river has also birthed many scenic waterfalls in its course with falls at Athirapilly near Casa Rio being the largest in Kerala, surging around large boulders and rocks, dropping over eighty feet in three plumes that are spectacular during the monsoon.