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Adur | Arattupuzha
|Arthat | Chalakkudy
| Chelakkara
| Cheruthuruthy
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Chawannur
| Chavakkad
| Kodungallur
| Guruvayoor
| Irinjalakuda
| Kunnamkulam
| Mala | Mullurkara
| Nelluvai |Ollur
| Peechi | Chimmoni
Wildlife Sanctuary | Athirampilly
Waterfalls | Sholayar
Dam | Vazhani Dam | Christian Divine
Retreat Centre | Shakthan Thampuran Palace
| Ariyannoor temple, Kandanisserry | Triprayar
| Vazhachal
| Town Hall
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Museum | Zoo | Art
Museum | Shakthan Thampuran Palace |
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| Places of Interest |
| Mala |
In the early times Mala was the colony of Jews. Ambalakad
convent, one of the largest monastries in the
district is situated near Mala close to the monastry
are seen the remains of the one famous seminary
of Chemballor (St.Paul's William) founded by Jesuit
priests in the 16th century. One of
the first printing presses in the country was
established in this seminary and the first Malayalam
book was printed here by about 1957. The 'Pambummekkattumana',
a serpent grove under the control Pambummekkattu
Namboodiri, is situated a mile away from Mala. |
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| Mullurkara |
It was the seat of the Manakot Nair,
the chief of Ayirunad who was dispossessed of
his estates by about 1740 for accepting the Zamorins
Suzerainty. The estate then came into the possession
of Paliyath Achan.
Traces of a port built by Achan in 1740 to protect
the region from the Zamorian's forces can be seen
here. |
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| Nelluvai |
The ruins of an extensively fort built in a line of hills
are found in this village. There is a temple dedicated
to Lord Krishna which attracts worshippers from
various parts of the district. |
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| Ollur |
The place is noted for title industry and packing case business.
A large volume of trade in timber including plywood
is also carried on. Synthetic stones are imported
from Switzerland and they are polished here and
exported to foreign countries. |
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| Peechi |
The Peechi dam site about 14 miles east of Trichur has developed
into one of the main tourist centres of the District
. It is a beauty spot offering ample scope for
excursions and picnics . It was constructed with
the object of harnessing the waters of the Manali
river. |
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| Chimmoni Wildlife Sanctuary |
Established
in 1984, the Chimmoni Wildlife Sanctuary
lies contiguous to the Peechi-Vazhani
sanctuary, it is endowed with scenic
beauty and a rich and varied wildlife.
Elephant, sambar, gaur, Malabar squirrel,
sloth bear etc. can be seen here. |
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| Athirampilly
Waterfalls |
It
is near to the entrance of the Sholayar
range is a place of great scenic beauty.
Here, the water plunges from a height
of nearly 80 feet before joining the
Chalakudi river. Vazhachal
is just a drive from Athirampally, this
picturesque spot is adjacent to Jense
green forest, and is a part of Chalakudi
River.... |
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| Sholayar Dam |
The Dam is constructed in Chalakudy river and it is 65 km.
East of Chalakudy town. The beauty of Athirappilly
Water fall and Sholayar Dam can be enjoyed on
the way to Sholayar |
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| Vazhani Dam
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This is an Eastern Dam with a length of 792.48 metres constructed
in the Wadakkanchery river . The Dam is 10 k.m.
away from Wadakkanchery . |
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| Christian Divine Retreat Centre |
Divine Retreat Centre is situated by the side of the National
Highway 47, about 3 kms from Chalakudy town. The
town has a bus stand and a railway station. |
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| Shakthan
Thampuran Palace |
Also
known as Palace Thoppu, the campus covers
an area of 6 acres. Here you can see
three shavakudeerams (tombs) including
that of the renowned Shakthan Thampuran.
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