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Sightseeing in Peechi

Peechi has 9 places covered here for sightseeing in Peechi, including Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Pananchery Mudikkode Shiva Temple, Peechi Dam and Archeological & Art

Overview

Peechi has 9 places covered here for sightseeing in Peechi, including Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Pananchery Mudikkode Shiva Temple, Peechi Dam and Archeological & Art Museum. Each page lists timings, entry fees and directions where sources provide them.

Places

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India. The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second-oldest sanctuary in Kerala. The average summer temperature is 38 °C (100 °F). The average winter temperature is 15 °C (59 °F).

Heritage

Pananchery Mudikkode Shiva Temple

Pananchery Mudikkode Shiva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at Pananchery of Thrissur District in Kerala state in India. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva, located in main Sanctum Sanctorum, facing West. According to folklore, sage Parashurama has installed the idol. The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala. It is believed that this temple is one of the 108 Shiva temples of Kerala and is installed by sage Parasurama dedicated to Shiva.

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Peechi Dam

It is a good picnic spot. Buses from Thrissur and by taxi. Boating is permitted in the reservoir and occasionally you can see wild tuskers on the forested banks, part of which forms a reserved forest.

Heritage

Archeological & Art Museum

It has the best collection of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewelers of the Cochin dynasty.

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Kallayikkunnu

This hill station is also known as Narimadakkunnu. This is a beautiful place. Many newly married couples prefer this place for still and moving photography, while many film makers also prefer this place for song scenes. It's a place of natural beauty.

Heritage

Snehatheeram, Thalikkulam

A favorite beach picnic spot for local people with essential facilities, good restaurants and life guard on duty. This is similar in concept to Cherai beach; but a lot less crowded. This facility won a state tourism award in 2011.

Heritage

Appan Thampuran Smarakam

Established in 1976 at Ayyanthole where Sri. Ramavarma Appanthampuran who lived the Kumarapuram Palace. This is also a cultural museum.

Heritage

Chavakad Beach

A seashore of rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.

Heritage

Valiyalukkal Temple

Beautiful Bhagavathy Temple in a photogenic sprawling sylvan compound.

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