Thumboormuzhi Dam and Garden

Thumboormuzhi is also a natural habitat of butterflies. Almost every species of butterfly in the world harbors at Thumboormuzhi. At Thumboormuzhi Butterfly Park, you can enjoy nature to its fullest and see how natures' two different creations, butterflies and flowers, converse with each other.

About 148 species of Butterflies can be seen in the park. If you reach early in the morning you can see bigger butterflies similar to birds. During the monsoon, the biggest of the butterflies visit the park and is the unique feature of the butterfly park in Thumboormuzhi. Some of the butterflies that can generally be seen in the garden include lemon butterfly (Papilio demoleus), southern birdwing (Troides minos), common rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae), light blue tiger (Tirumala limniace), dark blue tiger (Tirumala septentrionis).

Some of the plants which are grown in the park as feed for butterflies include Pagoda flower, rattle pods, Mexican heather or Hawaiin Heather, Rubiaceae, flame lily or fire lily, Heliotropium keralense (Medicinal Plant) and more. The park also includes river view, virgin forest view, a beautiful garden and children's park. The park is well equipped with a DTPC restaurant, bathing ghat, snack bar, Chinese pavilion, and washrooms and parking areas to make your trip comfortable.
A haven for diverse species of birds, the ideal time to relish this slice of greenery is during the Monsoons when the river and the dam will be overflowing with water bestowing the visitors with breathtaking scenery.

If you are looking for a day away from the bustling world to rest on the serene lap of Mother Earth then Thumboormozhi will be the perfect getaway

Getting there
Nearest railway station: Chalakudy Railway Station, about 18 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 37 km
Google map coordinates: 7FX2+G4 Pariyaram, Kerala