Athirappilly Water Falls
Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489.00 km² area in Mukundapuram Taluk. It is located 70 km from Kochi city, 55 km from Cochin International Airport, 60 km from Thrissur city and 30 km from Chalakudy town.
Athirappilly Falls is a part of Chalakudy river .Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal.
Vazhachal
Another popular waterfall to visit is the Vazhachal Falls.Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
Punnathur Kotta
Punathur Kotta 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 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-known as Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological Department.
Museum and Zoo
Thrissur Zoo is a major attraction for children and students with a variety of animals. Working Hours : 10am to 5pm. Wednesdays upto 1pm. Entrance fee : Adults - Rs. 5/-, Children - Rs. 3/-(upto 14 yrs.)
Still Camera : Rs. 5/-, Video Camera - Rs. 500/-. Open on all work days except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 6:30p.m.
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.
Vilangan Kunnu
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
Situtated at distance of 20 KM from the city it is a good picnic spot.
Vazhani Dam
Vazhani Dam is 24 KM away from the city.
Chimmony dam (35 km from city)
It is a beautiful picnic spot with facilities for boating.
Kerala Kalamandalam
It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
Athirappilly is a first grade Grama Panchayath with 489.00 km² area in Mukundapuram Taluk. It is located 70 km from Kochi city, 55 km from Cochin International Airport, 60 km from Thrissur city and 30 km from Chalakudy town.
Athirappilly Falls is a part of Chalakudy river .Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal.
Vazhachal
Another popular waterfall to visit is the Vazhachal Falls.Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
Punnathur Kotta
Punathur Kotta 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 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-known as Sakthan Thampuran(Greatest ruler of the Cochin dynasty) is preserved by Archaeological Department.
Museum and Zoo
Thrissur Zoo is a major attraction for children and students with a variety of animals. Working Hours : 10am to 5pm. Wednesdays upto 1pm. Entrance fee : Adults - Rs. 5/-, Children - Rs. 3/-(upto 14 yrs.)
Still Camera : Rs. 5/-, Video Camera - Rs. 500/-. Open on all work days except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 6:30p.m.
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.
Vilangan Kunnu
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
Situtated at distance of 20 KM from the city it is a good picnic spot.
Vazhani Dam
Vazhani Dam is 24 KM away from the city.
Chimmony dam (35 km from city)
It is a beautiful picnic spot with facilities for boating.
Kerala Kalamandalam
It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
