Chimmini Dam in Athirapally, India

This experience ensures to give you a break from the hustle of your daily, busy life. During the monsoons, there is a mystical charm that just enhances the beauty of the dam. With the subtle, yet powerful surroundings of the dam, all your worries will be set aside. Merely standing and soaking in the sight of the calm waters is enough to ease your soul!

Location

The Chimmini Dam is located in Mukundapuram Taluk, near Echippara in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It has been built over a tributary of River Karuvannur, namely River Chimoni.

Highlights

The Chimmini Dam in Athirapally is surrounded by the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, through which you can go experience a once in a lifetime Chimmini Dam trekking. With the permission of the forest department, you can see the wildlife in its natural habitat. You may spot sloth bears, barking deer, elephants, and other birds and insects while trekking. The dam also shelters rare species of flora which prove to be a magnificent sight to the eyes. There are also medicinal plants grown around the dam.

You can take bamboo rafting trips through the sanctuary as well. These can last from two hours to full-day trips. Strolling through the dam and the gardens will surely rejuvenate your spirits. You can also organize day picnics with your family and spend quality time with them. Those who love adventure can go camping for a night in the jungle and experience the beauty of silence from the Chimmini Dam Resort.

Another highlight of this tour is the chance to visit the bamboo museum to see the spectacular handicrafts made out of bamboo. On the Chimmini Dam route, people can experience history by visiting the elegant British estate buildings. The hanging bridge on the Kurumali River is also another popular tourist attraction.