Deep in the forest on the way to Valpara are the two dams that generate hydroelectric power to the state. Entry to the dam site is with special permission only. It also contains Peringalkuthu Hydro Electric Power Project of Kerala State Electricity Board who owns the dam. This is the first hydro electric power project to built on the Chalakkudi River. The dam is situated in deep forest and special permission is needed to visit the dam
.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.
