Peechi Dam, Thrissur

Peechi Dam:
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Peechi Dam is situated 22 km (14 mi) outside Thrissur city in Kerala, India. The dam was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in Thrissur.  It serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to the paddy fields in and around Thrissur city. Built across the Manali River, the dam is a vast catchment area of nearly 3,200 acres (1,300 ha) with extensive botanical gardens and cascading fountains offer numerous inviting avenues for tourists. One can see tuskers on the bank of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1958 covering 125 square kilometres (48 sq mi).

Route Map:

While coming back from Chimmony take a right at Pulikanny junction. If you are coming from palakkad side via NH 47 you can choose Pattikad- Peechi road. Take a left at Pattikad junction .

Note: Road condition is bad on Dec 2013, but can mange in slow speed

Route Map(Chimmony Dam -> Peechi Dam)

For More information please visit below sites:

http://peechi.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peechi-Vazhani_Wildlife_Sanctuary

Palakkad Fort, Palakkd

Palakkad Fort, Palakkd:
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Palakkad Fort also known as Tipu's Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad town of Kerala state, southern India. It was built by Haider Ali in 1766 AD. The fort is also known as Tipu's Fort. There is a large ground between the Fort and the Palakkad Town hall, known as Kota Maidanam (Fort Grounds). The ground, which had once served as a stable for the elephants and horses of Tipu's army, is now used to stage cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. An open air auditorium called "Rappadi", currently under the preservation of the Archaeological Survey of India, is also located within the spacious grounds of the Fort. Additionally, there is a children's park on one side of the Fort.

More info, refer below links:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palakkad_Fort

Route Map:
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Palakkad fort situated inside Palakkad town(Capital of Palakkad district in kerala state).

Chimmony (or Chimmini) Wildlife Sanctuary:

Chimmony(or Chimmini) Wildlife Sanctuary:
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Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary Set up in 1984, this sanctuary forms part of the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District. Serene, beautiful - Chimmony wildlife sanctuary located in the Western Ghats, is one of the world’s 25 bio-diversity hot-spots, the haven of innumerable species of endangered plants and animals.

Route Map from Chalakudy side:



There is not much formalities to visit the dam, all you have to take pass from Forest check-post, they have not even changed for camera. You can also include Peechi - Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary and Peechi dam.

While coming back from Chimmony take a right at Pulikanny junction. If you are coming from palakkad side via NH 47 you can choose Pattikad- Peechi road. Take a left at Pattikad junction .

Note: Road condition is bad on Dec 2013, but can mange in slow speed

Route Map(Chimmony Dam -> Peechi Dam)

 

For More information please visit below sites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimmony_Wildlife_Sanctuary
http://chimmony.com/
http://peechi.org/

Kanthanpara waterfalls, Wayanad

Kanthan para waterfalls, Wayanad

Kanthan para waterfalls is a beautiful waterfall about 30 mts in height. Kanthan para Waterfalls is located twelve kilometers southeast of Wayanad Kalpetta. It is eight kilometers east of Meppadi. There are beautiful tea gardens on both sides of Kanthanpara waterfalls adding more beauty to the scenic waterfall.

More info, refer below links:
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http://www.mathrubhumi.com/travel/article/district_focus/wayanad/wayanad_kanthanpara_waterfall/112062/
http://www.upavanresort.com/kanthanpara-waterfalls.php

Route Map:
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Kanthan para waterfalls-22 kms south east of Kalpetta and 8 kms east of Meppadi.