Thrissur
: Places of Interest
» Athirapilly Water
Falls
This 80" high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges is a popular
picnic spot. DreamWorld and SilverStorm - Amusement parks - are located nearby.
DTPC has a unit to cater the needs of tourists.
» Vazhachal
Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of
the Chalakudy river.
» Punnathur Kotta
Elephant Sanctuary
Punathurkotta is very unique in being the largest elephant park in the world
with over 60 elephants. All of them are donated by the devotees of Guruvayurappan.
The elephant race and the feast for elephants are a few of the unique features.
There are elephants of all ages including very small elephant to old ones.
» Sakthan Thampuran
Palace
Named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795
by Sri.Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as
Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological
Department.
» Kudakkallu
These umbrella rocks of Chiramanangad have a history of over four thousand years,
here people of aristocratic were cremated earthen ums and umbrella rocks were
placed on top as land marks.
» Vilangankunnu
This hillock has been converted by the tourism department as an amusement park.
While grown ups relish the scenic splendor from the hill top. Children can relax
and play to their hearts.
» Peechi Dam
Is a good picnic spot and located 20 kms. from Thrissur Town.
» Chavakkad Beach
A sea shore for rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches
along the west coast. Unaltered by modernisation and laced on the borders by
an array of coconut palms.
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