Just being together with your family could brighten up your entire day. So how would it be travelling with them for that weekend getaway to some unknown place? Sounds cool, right? Well, those kinds of enjoyable gatherings could heavily accentuate that special bond created within your family. Furthermore, here we are introducing to some scenic dam sites that would also turn out to be perfect recreational centres, where your family may head to for any random weekend getaways. Moreover, travelling to unknown places after a stressful week and spending that entire day there most pleasantly could really refresh you and makes you productive and prepared for all those coming days.
Here, we have listed some beautiful locations in Thrissur of Kerala where you may travel for weekend getaways with your family.
Poomala Dam
Situated in the outskirts of Thrissur city, a visit to this dam with its brimming waters and its charming surroundings will make and your family cheerful. Even though it was built for the sole purpose of irrigation way back in 1968, it was later converted to a hot tourist spot. The name ‘Poomala’ of the dam refers to the ‘hill of flowers’ in the regional language of Malayalam. Yet another story states that it was derived after the ‘Poovam trees’ that were spotted in these hillsides many years back. Moreover, the dense shade of the huge rubber plantations on the path leading to them is also cooling. The eco-tourism spot ensures that the coming visitors are following the eco-friendly means, as they had been converted into a ‘Plastic free zone.’
So when you are visiting them with your family, you may venture out and take a stroll through the stone pathways high up the dam. In the eventful walk, you will be able to witness a refreshing view of the dense forests beyond the peacefully flowing river water. Adjacent to the rubber plantations, you may get seated in the benches enjoy then serene nature to its fullest. Boating across the catchment areas of the reservoir could be the next interesting thing to do while vacationing in Poomala dam.
How to reach there: From the Thrissur Railway station, it takes around 24 minutes to reach the location covering 14. 4 km. One may have to travel via the Thrissur-Shoranur route and take a deviation from Mulanunathukavu and drive for around 12 km. Moreover, the nearest Cochin International Airport 64.5 km distance away.
Vazhani Dam
The entire area of Vazhani Dam is comprised of sheer everything in just correct proportion that could grab the attention of any nature lover, as there are the thick forest covers, alluring water bodies and distant small hills in the background that are a part of Machad Vazhani peaks. They are actually one of the earliest earthen dams of Kerala and are one among two dams within the limits of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife sanctuary. So if you are lucky enough, you could catch a glimpse of the flora and fauna endemic to these regions. However, being not much popular as its counterparts in the district, you may have to customize your tour packages. A visit to these charming green spaces would never be regretted later, as they could make the perfect place to hang out for families away from the crowds.
Travellers visiting with their family can have a quality time at the gardens set up in the picturesque premises of Vazhani Dam. Kids could be seen excited of the numerous Great Indian squirrels jumping out of nowhere to each of those large trees grown there, most largely they are the mango trees. They younger lots may also swing in the children’s park set there. Furthermore, the place is very calm and composed and can be best be preferred for evening visits.
How to reach there: Travel for around 28.6 km via Kodugallur- Shornur road, to arrive at the destination, once crossing Manalarkavu Temple. From the Cochin International Airport, they are at a distance of 68.8 km and had to be reached by travelling in NH544.
Peechi Dam
Known to be one of the main sources of drinking water that quenches the thirst of the entire district, rarely do people know that there is an adorable tourist spot in the premises of Peechi dam. It has a really huge a catchment area spread over a space of 3200 acres. Moreover, they are located in the region of Peechi-Vazhani wildlife sanctuary, where the splendidly gushing Manali River is being spotted to create a lake kind of a water body. Here, on the other banks of the dam, you could get to gaze at the sight of a herd of elephants, on seeing which you will indeed feel that your trip to Kerala in intact. Further, the fun will be in visiting them with your closest ones, which can either be your close friends or your family.
These natural attractions of the dam site can be experienced by indulging in the relaxing boat ride arranged in their reservoir area. Some trekking trails near the dam can also be checked out. In any of these activities, you could get to spot certain kind of medicinal plants, orchids, sambhar, wild dogs, barking deer, tiger, leopards and many more. Also, just like Chennai has its State Forest Research Institute, the Forest Research Institute of Kerala is located in Peechi, which is only 3 km away from this point. If you pre-planning this tour and adjusting the time schedules prior to it, spare some of it to drop into its premises after clearing certain formalities. The views inside them will indeed be worthy of your effort.
How to reach there: The travel destination can be reached travelling around 24.7 km Peechi-Pattikad road, by taking almost 40 minutes from the Thrissur Railway Station. When coming from The nearest Cochin International Airport, you will be required to cover 66.9 km sparing time of 1 hour 20 minutes.
You might have been to their adjacent natural wonder of the mighty Athirapally Waterfalls. And also try finding some time to visit these small yet beautiful recreational centres with your family that will never be regretted in your life. Gogeo Holidays based in Kochi arranges intriguing tours to all the prominent travel destinations in the state such as Munnar, Alleppey, Wayanad, Kovalam, Thekkady, Kochi, Thekkady and many more such scenic places. In addition to that their tour packages are created in such a way that their valuable customers are never let to experience any sorts of hassle even while travelling with families. If you too are interested to holiday with them, you may give a call or chat with their tour consultant, who would help you in booking the most appropriate travel deal and that too, at extremely lower prices.