It is located about 20 km from Chalakudy on the Sholayar Peringalkuthu route. Anakkayam means the "Elephant pit". It is noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and is a haven for those who wish to escape from concrete jungles. It attracts the visitor with its bubbling streams, natural rock formations and flora.
.By Air
Athirapally by air, you will have to fly down to Cochin, which is the nearest city with an airport.
By Train
If you plan to take the rail route, Cochin and Coimbatore are the two nearest stations to Athirapally.
