Peechi Dam
പീച്ചി ഡാം
A mountain reservoir about 20 km east of Thrissur, with a dam garden and lake views that are a weekend retreat for city residents. It borders the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.
Peechi Dam is on the Manali River about 20 km east of Thrissur. Built in the 1950s, it is one of Kerala's earliest irrigation reservoirs. Below the dam are neatly trimmed gardens and a musical fountain. Boats can be rented on the lake, and the surrounding hills of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary offer guided eco-treks. The spillway opening after the monsoon makes a spectacular sight, and the weekends are busy with local visitors. Admission is about 10 to 20 rupees, and the site is open about 9:00 to 18:00.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary
- Our Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral
- Thrissur Zoo & State Museum
- Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours (Puthanpally)
- Paramekkavu Bhagavathi Temple
- Sakthan Thampuran Palace
- Thrissur Pooram & Thekkinkadu Maidan
- Vadakkunnathan Temple