Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is a scenic tourist spot in Kerala located almost 20 kilometers east of Thrissur. One of the great attractions of this picnic spot is that it offers amazing boating options. This is an ideal destination for travelers who wish to immerse in the breathtaking nature of Kerala. This sanctuary is sprawling over a 125 sq.km area in the catchment of the Peechi and Vazhani Dams. Explore the beauty of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary through KSU. Visit our website www.ksu.in to get more details about the tourist attractions in Thrissur.

For A Pleasant Picnic Experience

A part of the Palapilli-Nelliampathy forests, Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary forms the northern boundary of the famous Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. Ponmudi is the highest point in this sanctuary which offers mind-blowing views of the underlying valley. It has a height of around 923 meters. This sanctuary is home to many large trees like rosewood and teak, many exotic medicinal plants and more than 50 types of orchids. You will be able to watch around 25 species of mammals by visiting the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary. Plan a family vacation to this wildlife sanctuary so that your children can watch some animals like tiger, deer, leopard, sambar, Asian Elephant, Indian Bison and spotted deer at close quarters. This sanctuary is also home to more than 100 avian species apart from several species of lizards and snakes.

For Different Activities

Spread between the renowned Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary and the lovely Peechy Dam, visiting the marvelous Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary shall be a wonderful travel experience. You can visit this picnic spot through the Peechi Village. This area is famous for trekking and you can approach the forest department to enjoy this activity. However, trekking is allowed only for the experienced trekkers. The best time to experience trekking in the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is from October to March. Make your booking in advance with the Wildlife Warden at Peechi if you want to enjoy this activity. This is the best activity to watch the exotic wildlife of this sanctuary. The forest department does not arrange jeep safaris for the visitors.

How To Reach Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Thrissur is the nearest railway station for people who wish to visit the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary. The nearest Cochin International Airport is around 98 kilometers from this picnic spot. If you would like to stay in Peechi for a couple of days to explore the wildlife sanctuary and other tourist attractions nearby, you can find accommodation at the Rest House and the Information Center at this destination.