Peechi Dam Reservoir

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Peechi Dam is located 23km from Thrissur. This dam project started as an irrigation project, offers boating facilities at the reservoir. Peechi is a fascinating picnic spot.
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. 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 and Peechy is only 15 Km from Thrissur. 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.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peechi_Dam
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Coordinates:   10°32'10"N   76°23'39"E

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  • Peechi Dam, a place where u can see real natures floura and faunna.....the deep forest is a filled with wonder treasures......There is a place behind the Dam powlian knowm 'Vallikayam'is famous for many cultural activities but beware of 'Paarayi & Thankayi'.
  • NANDU.A.G peechi dam is beautiful place
  • The dam is located on the river Manali in Thrissur District. The dam has virtually dried the river which was the backbone of a beautiful and historical past of peruvanam graamam.
  • very calm and cool place.
  • There is a park but maintained in worst condition. Our govt. employees enjoy but destroys such places.
  • peacefull and serine
  • species of orchids
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