13.3.12

Vazhani Dam- An emerging holiday tourist destination in Thrissur.

Vazhani dam is emerging as a nice weekend picnic spot for families in Thrissur. Families, youth and children are coming in large numbers to enjoy the beauty of the nature.

It is a perfect place to  those who look for a place which is away from the noise and pollution of the city. Peace and tranquility of the place will be a nice experience for them.

Vazhani dam is situated in the dense forest of Machad hills in Thrissur district of Kerala.
   Vazhani Entrance
The  dam is built in 1959 in Wadakkancheri river for irrigation and drinking water and is 800 meter long  earth dam in a picturesque place.
Vazhani Dam
The dam and the water body  have the backdrop of lush greenery of the dense forest around.
Vazhani Dam view
There is a  beautiful garden with a children’s park  below the dam which attracts lot of people including school children.
Vazhani Dam garden
Vazhani Dam garden also have a newly built hanging bridge  across the canal.
Vazhani Dam hanging bridge  
How to reach Vazhani Dam:
Vazhani Dam is 9 Kilometers drive from Wadakkanchery in Trichur District of Kerala in South India.
Wadakkanchery is a small town which is 16 Kilometers from Thrissur in the Thrissur – Shoranur  Road.
Nearest Railway stations are Wadakkanchery and Thrissur.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

good place