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Lawns, river views and shade under old trees — why Thumboormuzhi is worth twenty minutes before the big falls.
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Rocky channels, small river islands and quiet shade — Ezhattumugham is the calm side of the Athirappilly trip.
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Chettuva in Thrissur is where the river, backwaters and sea meet, with small islands, mangrove forests and the remains of an old Dutch fort to explore.
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No trek, no ticket — just pull over and feel the spray of Charpa Falls between Athirappilly and Vazhachal.
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One of the best open views of the Chalakudy river is from the Vettilappara bridge, just before Athirappilly.
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A slow evening at Thalikulam's beach park — gardens, rock-lined shore and one of the best sunsets on the Thrissur coast.