Peechi Dam

Peechi Dam

                      Peechi is well known for Peechi Dam. This dam project started as an irrigation project, offers boating facilities at the reservoir. Peechi is a fascinating picnic spot. Peechi is a village located 22 km from the city from Trichur in Kerala, India, and is renowned for his mother and wildlife sanctuary. Forestry Research Institute of Kerala (KFRI) located in this town. Peechi dam was built primarily for drinking water needs of the population Thrissurtown. In addition, it also serves as an irrigation dam, leading to rice fields in and around Thrissur. Although no visitors to most of the time of year, the monsoon usually take place on the tourist map mainly for the stunning views offered by the open shutters of the tank is completely filled.

Peechi dam

Peechi River

Boating is permitted in the reservoir and on lucky days one can see wild tuskers on the forested banks, part of which forms a wildlife sanctuary .There are frequent private buses from Thrissur to the dam is a noticing fact. Built across the Manali River, the dam is a vast catchment area of nearly 3200 acres with extensive botanical gardens and cascading fountains offer numerous inviting avenues for tourists. One can see tuskers on the bank of this reservoir Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1958 has got 125Sq.Km area. The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary has dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests is located in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. With more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants, the sanctuary is a veritable treasure trove of rare flora and fauna. 

The place is congenial for boating and trekking. The natural habitat at Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary is frequented by Tigers, Leopards and Wild Dogs, besides the Sambar and the Spotted and Barking deer.

Location: Located at a distance of 15km from Thrissur.