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  18 Feb 2018  Peechi Dam, An occasional gateway place

Peechi Dam, An occasional gateway place

THE ASIAN AGE.
Published : Feb 18, 2018, 12:35 am IST
Updated : Feb 18, 2018, 12:35 am IST

Spend a day in nature’s lap bypaying a visit to Peechi Dam.

The place is an ideal family vacation spot suitable for regular evening stroll.
 The place is an ideal family vacation spot suitable for regular evening stroll.

Standing at a height of 26 feet across River Manali, Peechi Dam is a popular tourist attraction 23 km away from the city of Thrissur. Peechi Dam, which spans across an area of 3,200 acres, is famous for its alluring surroundings that catch the eye immediately.

It is the right place where one can succumb to nature. The main motive behind the construction of an earthen dam was to generate hydroelectricity and supply water for irrigation and other domestic purposes. At present, it is a famous attraction and is visited by tourists on a large scale.

The reservoir created by this dam is a navigable water body and tourists can enjoy boating and swimming. Close to the dam, Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is located and it is another major tourist attraction in the region. There is a children's play area and a well-maintained garden adjacent to the dam.

The place is an ideal family vacation spot suitable for regular evening stroll. Tourists can visit Peechi Dam throughout the year. This dam never fails to lure tourists with its beautiful surroundings.

Thus, it becomes one of the most visited spots in the district. There are enough food stalls in the area.

To commute, one can rely on the local buses and taxis in Thrissur.

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