Vazhani Dam

 Vazhani dam and its garden is a splendid spectacular view. It is one of the tourist attractions of Thrissur district.Vazhani dam also consists of nearby attractions like the hanging bridge which challenge the adventure loving tourists and travelers. The amidst greenery in the near Garden gives a calmness as well as mind soothing experience for the people who come here to chill out with friends.

The Vazhani dam can be visited during timings 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and it is open throughout the whole year. No particular entrance fee is observed but the staff members may charge around INR 10 to explain complete details about the Vazhani Dam. There is a Cafeteria nearby which serves snacks, tea/coffee, ice-cream and juice with reasonable prices. Parking area is also available with reasonable token fee

The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary is blessed with many picnic spots along with a plethora of boating options. The highest point here is the 923 m high Ponmudi which offers an excellent view of the underlying valley. There are more than 50 different kinds of orchids, exotic medicinal plants, teak and rosewood here. One can see over 25 species of mammals including the leopard, tiger, Sambar, deer, Spotted Deer, Indian Bison and Asian Elephant. More than 100 species of birds and several species of snakes and lizards are also found here.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Thrissur Railway Station, about 27 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 69 km
Google map coordinates: J8Q4+57 Viruppakka, Kerala.