A two hour drive from Kochi, this gem is situated in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur district. The dam provides a picturesque picnic location and is frequented by locals and foreigners alike. Setup in 1984, the Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary lies contiguous with the Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary.. 😊🙏💯👌

The visit was simply outstanding. Dam is now open for tourists finally... You take your own vehicle which will cost Rs 100 for parking. Adults are charges 20 rs and free entry for kids. You can walk through the gallery which is around half kilometre walk but one cannot go directly on top from where the water is releases. That section is closed for security reasons... However you can see it from the front side which had amazing views. Watch my pics so you will get an idea. Do like my review and comments as it encourages people like us to post more on Google maps. Overall a super family trip Cheers

Recently my cousins and I went on a trip. Nice place to hang around. We went at noon, so it was hot but tolerable. The entry gate to the dam was locked on both sides; I don't know the reason. And the shutters weren't open. But the dam view was spectacular. A car can drive up to the entrance gate, from where it is a walkable distance to this amazing view. We spent quite a while here. The water on the banks of the reservoir was polluted. At the other entry gate, kuttavanchi was provided. 400 for a group of four persons. Public toilets, shops, and snack bars are available. The Chimmony Dam is inside the wildlife sanctuary. The entry fee is 20/- per person and 100/- per car. Cycling and trekking activities are available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The place will be closed at 5:00 p.m. And staffs are also available on day time. I made a call to the sanctuary before the visit, and they gave me all the information. We saw deer, peacocks, and some rare butterflies.

(Translated by Google) Beauty Queen of Kerala #chimmini_dam / #chimmoni_dam #chimmini #wildlife_sanctury #dam #thrissur / #trichur #kerala (Original) Beauty Queen of Kerala #chimmini_dam / #chimmoni_dam #chimmini #wildlife_sanctury #dam #thrissur / #trichur #kerala

An ideal place to spend an evening with your family..want to explore more on next visit..

It's a small dam. Its just the natural beauty to see. There is a boating facility near the dam, which is the main attraction. Except the boating you can get some photos in the dam catchment area. There are some seats so that you can sit and enjoy. You can also visit peechi dam which is just 25-30km far from here.

Good trekking experience. We were lucky to see many birds and deer. Guide was very friendly and shared his experiences and knowledge, interactive throughout the trekking.

This is a place which shows a small part of the athirapilly waterfall.😇 This place has a hanging bridge which is a mesmerizingly beautiful thing to experience. ❤️❤️ This is a must watch place.

Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary is a protected area located along the Western Ghats in Chalakudy taluk of Thrissur District of Kerala state in India.

Chimney is closed as of now due to the pandemic scenario and I gotta hear from the guard that it will be re opening this weekend and continue to stay opened during weekends until there's any other notice... Try to visit bfr 3pm or 3.30 atleast as they closes around 5pm... And the way towards it is simply heavenly... Nature lovers shd surely bid a visit atleast once...

The name of beauty

Beautiful place and not so crowded.. Around 25 km ride from Highway and the roads are in good condition. There are no restaurants outside though , would be better to carry some. I’m not sure ,if there is any cafeteria inside..

It's a beautiful tourist place to visit. One can pay a visit either alone or with family and friends. The sight is iconic. The awesome panorama of the spot is embellished with beautiful flowers and trees. One can see centuries old trees here with metres and metres of width. These tall trees help the tourists to escape from the horrible sun above their head. The blue water and the green meadows are clubbed together to present the visitors an eye-catching scene at the dam spot. This spot is nothing but a small summer bank where one can spend his leisure hours walking and laying at the green bank.

Chimmini is a must visit place in Thrissur,a lot of beautiful places are hidden inside chimmini.An awesome trekking to the forest which leads to a beautiful waterfalls is one of the main event,you can also spot animals and variety of birds.Elephant crossing scenes are the main,you guys can watch chimmini ride vlog in my Youtube.Channel name : Wanderer 27

Updated on 11.11.2021 Entry for all (adults/kids) Pros Cool ambience / hang out area Chimony earth dam is must visit place. Kuttavanji ride available We can drive very close to dam site. Good parking grounds Conns Entry fee for 4 wheeler : 100 RS. (Additional 20 rs per adults) Kindly consult route prior to planning trip, Google maps may show lots of short cut roads (just OK type roads)

Good place for short ride. But I think entry fee is little bit high.

Its wonderful place to spend your evening with friends and family.There are some activities that you can try like trekking cycling boating etc. The trekking should be booked at entrance and booking cycling is inside.The trekking cost around 200-300 and same for the cycling. The trekking is a total 3 hour trip to nearby water fall. They also informed there won't be much water at summer.The beauty of the DAM ,reservoir and the view of forest is the main attraction. You should visit both Earthen Dam and Masonry dam. Actually there is road to near masonry dam So you don't have to walk from Earthen dam.Also keep drinking water with you or buy from the Is inside office as there is no much shops around dam. I have posted some photos of masonry dam.

Nice experience in trekking...forest guard will guide us through the forest and able to see hidden waterfall inside the forest...Contact forest department for the trekking that will not be a miss anyway...

Its cool place. Nice roads. You can spot elephants morning and evening 3o clock near dam.

Good place to visit with family or friends. Main entertainment is their kuttavanchy savari.400 per kuttavanchy. 4 adults and one child can go at a time. A small bakery is is situated at the top station snacks and icecreams are available there.

Great place to visit and. See nature in beauty we can always see wild animals and birds

Excellent greenery around the water body. The Department of Forest promotes tourism in the Sanctuary.

Chimmony wild life sanctuary offrrs 3 km of trekking(1:5 hr walking). They charges Per head 200 and they provide one guide with us.. And the forest contains tiger and elephants and varieties of birds. The suggested time to visit is early in the morning,because the chances to see wild animals is higher in the morning.. trekking ends at the shore of dam so we also can walk through the dam area.. And good place to visit 1.5 hr travelling from thrissur town.. Another places to visit nearer to sanctuary is chokkaña and marottichaal..

We didn't get in, coz of the Sanctuary opens only on weekends. The only thing that we've enjoyed is the route to the entry gate.

Great place. Very good views. Good place for natural camps. Dormitory available. Nature study center available inside. Nice trekking, approximately 5 Km walk, through the sanctuary. Dam and it's surroundings are nice. There is a Small Hydroelectric project (25MW) run by KSEB. Forest and Irrigation Inspection bungalows are available for stay, inside the sanctuary.

From 8.30an to 4.30 pm

Nice place

Good Place to spend an evening. They have turtile ride, trekking and other packages. Better to carry some snacks or food as it is a remote place

Mansoon season is the best time to visit.

(Translated by Google) Nys (Original) Nys

Closed,Not opened for Tourustis,But on the way you can feel and experience scenic beauty,You can see wild elephants and other animals,Best at Morining hours

Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary is cituated in Thrissur District of Kerala State.

Awesome place to just sit and enjoy the view with your legs dipped in the water!

Beautiful nature view. Calm and quiet place. Good for one day trip. Kutta vachi boating available. Car parking and toilet facilities available. Light refreshment stall is there. Way towards dam is also scenic. Entry fee ₹20 per adult.

Long drive.. make sure you have a full tank.. small streams on the way.. Bamboo, rubber plantation on th way. No shops nearby. No rush so quiet u dont fee like leaving. The boat ride cost us 400 a boat

Day out place at Thrissur. Dam is an irrigation dam situated around 40 kms from Thrissur town and 25 kms approx from Amballur junction at the National Highway. The pen stock gallery view was amazing. The activities at the destination are yet to begin post corona. Rs. 100 charged for vehicle entry and Rs. 20 per person as ticket charges. Good place where you can visit with family and young kids

Chimmini dam boating is a must try activity if you are in or around Thrissur. It costs 400rs for a boat, 4 people can travel for 20min. Dont visit when it is raining. The scenery surrounding the dam is ultimate.. 💚 It was one of the best Coracle boat ride i had in my life.. They also provide forest trekking but you need to prebook. Next time i want to try that ✌️

Good eco maintained forest reserve. Ride through the forest is interesting and if you're lucky you can see elephants on the way to the Dam. Boating ( Kotta vanchi) is available near to the dam.

Awesome wild life Scantuary for all types of animals and birds if u get lucky. Good place for birding, butterflies also. Lots of endemic bird species seen in tekking. Staff was veru good and dedicated. Trekking is good and boating in koota vallams is good. Opens at 8am only. You can stay in dormatory also. Guides are local and very knowledge and very helpful. Forest staff is very nice to tourists. Also great natural beauty with dam and lake. Good must visit place for families. Road to wls have elephant crossings, so be careful while driving.

I visited this place on 15/04/2022, it's a very beautiful and underrated tourist destination with lots of potential. There are lots of scenic landscapes along the route to this place. The water level in the dam wasn't very high due to the summer climate but you could literally go down to the river banks and sit there and relax, or even go for a turtle boat ride... speaking of boat rides, I guess the services can be improved and secondly there needs to be additional refreshments in the local canteen coz the only stuff available at the current store are water,tea, coffee, ice-cream etc (good to bring snacks with you when coming but also ensure not to litter the place). When you travel there, you will first come across the Chimmini wildlife sanctuary gate before reaching the dam, as they seem to be interconnected . The place is not that far from the Thrissur city, but reaching here can be a bit tricky unless if you're on Google maps (the sign boards along the road aren't very clear and the one other con about this place was that the entry fee charged is a tad higher than usual).

A beautiful place to just go and enjoy the nature! The drive through the forest was amazing! The forest department also provides some services like cycling, trekking and kuttavanji! I went there in the morning so there were literally 15-20 people. It's a must go place!

I recently visited Chimmini Dam and was thoroughly impressed by the area's beauty. The dam itself is a picturesque sight, with its clear waters and surrounding greenery. The surrounding forests are also a joy to explore, offering a chance to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to Chimmini Dam for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of the area. Whether you are interested in hiking, birdwatching, or simply taking in the views, Chimmini Dam is a must-see destination. The entry charges to the dam are 20Rs per person and 50Rs per bike. We will only get BSNL signal. Once you reach the dam, you may get free wifi based on the electricity. The time I visited, there was no power, so you couldn't use Google Pay there to pay for activities. At the entrance, you have to pay with cash only.

We didn't expect much before going to this place. NB- there is entry ticket fare, which will differ according to no. of person, age, vehicle, camera. But with that cost i guess its not that much worth to explore but that area this is one of top attraction and not much of other place to explore. If its free or less more cheaper than recent price, it would been worth to spend time

Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary is a national park located along the Western Ghats in Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur District of Kerala state in India.

Nestled in the heart of Thrissur, Chimmony Dam presents a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

*Calm and quite Location *Good place to spend evenings with family and friends *View of the catchment area of the Dam is one of Major attractions *Entry allowed by tickets

Cool nature view..Trucking is not that attractive.

If you want to see how splendid our nature and the wildlife is, then you should definitely come and visit this place. You can avail trekking with guide and even stay in the forest. All you have to have is some time to spent.

Forest is well maintained . Forest is divided into three region plantation , semi forest and evergreen. We had short time trekking through the forest with waterfall .over night stay would be better. Stay is available . They also provide adventures trekking .

Really nice wildlife center, the boot tour is a great experience.

Don't expect more than just a small area around the dam.. Nothing much to see You may be able to see an elephant or monkeys if you are lucky ?

The place needs to be developed as a tourist spot. There is no dedicated parking facility, no toilets or hotels. Just a small cafeteria where you can get a coffee or water bottle. The place is serene , not at all crowded , and be sure to start back from the place by at least 5.30 pm as a long distance is only forests on both sides. Entry will be restricted after 6 pm.

Super place.. Food available.. You can take so many good photos... Take a good camera with you... Raining season is suitable for traveling here... Transportation is also easy...

Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary required more development to become a tourist spot. There is no hotels, toilets and dedicated shops. A small cafeteria where you can get coffee, tea, water bottle, and a few snacks packet. As we got the information from the check-post guides, they have more packages for stay and trekking to see the wild animals which required booking through online or via phone.

Not a good place waste of time no animals are there I drive near about 300 km to reach there ... Nothing is there except dam.. Please avoid this place.. My opinion..

Natural place

Nice place

Chimminy dam is just a few kms away from trichur and it has one of the best entertainment to offer. The scenic beauty around is undescribable. A package tour by the Kerala tourism devp corpn despite the price is really something u will nurture for a life time. Backed by a group of helpers you are taken into the interior of chimminy dam which is about 45mts ride by motor boat. You are placed plumb in the heart of the forest to spend a night in the dense jungle in a place with tents and a moat around to ward off against wild animal attack. Though scary it is an experience and adventure u will remember for ever. In the candle lit environment in the jungle u get the helpers, who also second as night watchmen, to cook you the food of your choice as you get to choose the food and provisionsyou wish to carry (at your own cost) along for dinner n bfast and lunch the next day.. It's fun making merry in the midst of the jungle hearing the wild and at times a little scary, sounds of all that you can get to hear in a jungle.

Super place for one day trip

Nice Eco friendly place

Wild life sanctuary

Nice Dam

nice place to visit

Good vibes

Good place

Iam working at chimony dam site

entry fee is too large

Cool place

Nice

(Translated by Google) You can also visit the Peechi Dam from here (Original) ഇവിടെ നിന്ന് പീച്ചി ഡാം കൂടി കണ്ടൂ മടങ്ങാം

Superb location

Good

Cool place

they are saying its a Wildlife Sanctuary, but I didn't see any wild animal during my last visit, There is boards on the way mentioning crossing Elephants paths, May be in nights. Lot of rubber tree plantations on both sides of the drive way You can see deforestation process on one side, May be because of forest fire. Also there is small streams on both sides, where we can refresh, and even bath. Also they are children safe. In the entry, there is fees both for the vehicle and the person. It's about one half kilometres to ride to reach the dam. There is a walkway which is not a tarred road on the top of dam. We can reach resorvoir's bay on the left side which is the area only permitted. While descending on the left, and there is a bridge by which we can see the water outlets. That's all, the Chimmini wildlife.

Calm and quiet place .

Now they dont provide trekking through the forest or even boating through the dam... Its so sad.. ?

Lush green and experience a peaceful drive

Wow

Nice places

Very gud place and must visit

Good for one day outing with family and kids. There are only 1 or 2 local tea shops available near dam area. So better to carry lunch if required. There are presence of elephant, peacock, monkeys etc. Boating also available in working days. You can pre book for trekking. They will arrange guide.

If you want to spent some time with nature,I would suggest this place. The route to sanctuary is calm and it will make your mind happy. Since it is a forest area the signals are very weak. The trekking to the area can be by foot or by vehicle. Almost 2 to 3 hours of trekking by foot. There are two ways for trekking. One is easy and other is little trekky. There are room or dormitory availability; There is a waterfall inside the sanctuary, where if you need can take bath... The chance of seeing wild animals is very rare. If you want to visit the sanctuary and need room,better to confirm with office, beforeplanning for the trip. There is a small tea and snack shop there. Also some forest products are available there. And there is also a dam. If love to walk with your loved ones there a long road with less number of vehicles. Private bus is also available to the dam and sanctuary. If you are taking parcel food then you can able to spend your daytime fully here. If you are nature lover am sure that you will love this place once you visit.

A very quiet peaceful place. Full of lush green forest. Kinda place to take on a weekend with family and friends.

Natural beauty...nice place to spend some time

Nice place to visit the earth dam..summer climate is not good to visit

I had a really good experience there with the calm and quiet nature. The people who likes rafting can also enjoy that out there. My suggestion is that the people who like to explore Chimmini Wildlife should reach there morning or in the evening. Because when sun comes we feel exhausted.

Went for treking through forest. We were a group of 4 along with forest guide Mr.Velayudhan. We were fortunate to spot herd of elephants while treking. Mr.velayudhan helped us to make our treking memorable one by moving forward according to our interest and relaxed pace. Treking was for almost 4 hours. After that we had kotta vanchi ride. Overall trip was awesome.One of the best places in Thrissur for treking through forest. Charge for treking was Rs.200 per person and for kotta vanchi ride Rs.400 for group of 4 person's.

Calm... Cool... Relaxing spot... Reach there @ 3... 3.30 pm.. enjoy evening breeze ..

A really beautiful and pristine place for Nature lovers. The boat ride is really amazing. Trekking is amazing too. They are planning to do a cycling trail which will make things even better.

Early morning ride to the destination is a serene experience. Calm forest but not dense. Please don't drop plastic or non degradable waste to the place.

Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary is a protected area located along the Western Ghats in Chalakudy taluk of Thrissur District of Keralastate in India It also lies just west of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, providing some habitat connectivity with the forests of that relatively large protected area. The sanctuary consists of the watershed areas of Kurumali River and Mupliam rivers. Nestled in the sanctuary is Chimmony Damwhich is built across the Chimmini river

Amazing forest! Very nice texture and color, forest department currently arrange only basic 3 hour trek, hoping to have 6-8 hour or full day trek covering more area and to experience more!

Super

If you're into Wilderness, this a good place to be

Marvelous 😍

Nice

Only a few people know about this spot ,so its good place for couples ,

Nice to visit at morning.

😍😍

Lush and serene

Very good place to sit for some time with peace of mind

Quite place to take your family

Nice

Couldn't get inside Open only on Sat and Sun

Good

is it open for tourists?

Beautiful place

If you are a mountain person this place is for you. Currently closed due to corona. Hope will open soon.

Awsome place for offroad trucking

My house

Nice

Nice

(Translated by Google) Adipoli (Original) Adipoli

Calm and quiet place to spent time. Nice scenery for photos

Gift of nature

natural beauty that is chimney wildlife sanctuary. there are several places where you can click beautiful picture full of hills and river .

The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mukundapuram Taluk in Thrissur district is a two hour drive from Kochi.  With its dense forests, a variety of birds and butterflies, and innumerable trekking trails, this is a sanctuary that provides a heady experience for nature enthusiasts. The sanctuary is contiguous with the Peechi-Vazhani sanctuary. Visitors can view elephants, sambars, gaurs, Malabar squirrels and sloth bears in the sanctuary. The Forest Department regularly conducts trekking expeditions and rafting programmes in the area.

Very nice location to spend a day with family and friends. Have seen lots of wild elephants in nearby forest area. It was really surprising as we spend many time travelling through wayanad, malakkappaara route to see elephants, but here we seen approx 20 pax. Try to reach there before 3-3:30

Good eco maintained forest reserve....riding through the forest is interesting....well maintained dam and surroundings with boating facility....there is jeep trecking at morning...

Chimmini Wildlife sanctuary is a national park located along the Western Ghats in Thrissur District of Kerala state in India.It comes under the Peechi Wild Life Division.The distance is 60 km from the Kochi International Airport and 36 km from Thrissur town.

Beautiful place to relax from urban life.. Attractive nature beauty is also an attraction..we can feel very close to nature..... One of the best tourist place in thrissur district

The place has its own beauty. The way to the dam is more satisfying where we can find elephants on both sides of road. There are more hidden spots (allu waterfalls;ismail waterfall's. An old bridge calle thookupalam etc...) along the road which is only known to natives.

Beautiful place

Avg

Nice

Good awesome...best

A nice mind relaxing place...

Nothing to see there

Awesome

Nice place to visit with family

Nice place.

Very nice place to tourists

Nice

Nice to visit

Good place for a family outing

Simply Superb

Pure nature friendly.

Cold climate.. Breeze

Beautiful view.....

Good not crowded

Most beautifull place in thrissur.

Nice place, but we should beware the wild animals like elephants.

😊

(Translated by Google) Nyz place (Original) Nyz place

Nice place to visit . Those who are interested in nature friendly place please come here . must visit place.

Be prepared

Nature lovely , cool place

It is beatiful place to visit

A quiet place to enjoy quietly.

Good

Beautiful dam and reservoir

I love the Aroma each and every time of my visit. I used to travel 6-7 times per year to chimmini Dam

Best recreational place in Thrissur...best ever

A good place for one day trip with family and friends. We can enjoy greenary view of forest. Some t

The counter for entry to the Chimmony wildlife sanctuary opens by 8.30 am. Rs.20 for a person and 100/- for car. There is a parking space as you reach the Chimmony dam. It is a good experience to walk the length of the dam, which is an earthen dam, and offers very good scenic beauty. If you would like to take a trek in the forest of around 2 hours, tell them at the counter itself and guides will be assigned to you.

Such a beautiful place with full of nature and natural resources.

Quite and calm full place to go for morning ride.we had a morning breakfast ride with jawa motorcycle group from trishur and cochin it was quite wonderfull and parking space is available for.

Good place for a family trip. Boat ride in the reservoir, cycles available on rent, the road to the dam is also very nice.

An unexplored beauty ❤️❤️❤️!!!! Chimmini Dam gives us different impressions in different seasons. A must watch place in Thrissur District, Kerala.

The road to Chimmini dam is the main thing I liked here. There comes a road where a road goes through the middle of a forest where both the sides were sealed with electric fence. This restricts elephants from crossing the road. This is a great site to find elephants crossing with their family. The time we visited this place, shopkeepers told that on that day, there were a group of 25 elephants roaming on the roads. But unfortunately we couldnt find them.

Good destination for one day trip's for ekm Bros...

Really enjoyed. Calm and beautiful place to spend time. Boating on kettuvallam on the fhimmini reservoir was thrilling.

Great place for a hiking trail of 6.5 km loop, can bath in a high spraying water fall. Can see wild animals. Good staff and forest guards.

The natural ambience and fresh air makes everyone feel something from their inner heart. Even though there is not ao much to see here, the place and its calmness is the main cause for the visitors to come again and again. Its like a quite natural beauty 🤩

It is good place for a half day trip...It would have been a much better place, if there is a park for the kids, so the families also can spend some time there. However, on the way we could see some elephants at the elephant sighting spot and it was a good experience.

Good place to spend an evening with family. Not many options for food or beverages around, cafe at the dam serves biscuits, ice cream, coffee etc. It's a plastic free zone, hence better not to carry disposables. Boating in the lake and bicycle rentals available.

Most under rated beautiful place in thrissur. Stunning natural beauty. Chances to see wild elephant sitings

Maintained neatly. Place is quite and nice. Definitely can go and sit for some time. 100/- rs entry for car and per person they charge 20/- Ride through the forest and the roads are nice too.

Peaceful place for a one day trip.. trekking, cycling also there.. only 30 min drive from Thrissur.. chimmini is a wildlife sanctuary.. you may see elephants on the way..

A beautiful place after the rain starts. Now totally dry. Can enjoy the nature! The cycling through the forest was amazing! The forest department also provides some services like cycling, trekking and kuttavanji! Entry starts after 8am.. It's a must go place!

Ideal place for wildlife and nature enthusiasts in Thrissur. Hardly one or one and a half hour from town. Easily accessible by bus. Beautiful landscapes, transitional boat ride in reservoir, likely to spot Elephant, Peacocks, Gaur more. Trekking option is also available.

Calm and quite with amazing view of nature. Well maintained and attracts tourists

It was really a beautiful place. The route and road was so good. Those who like silence, nature, will definitely love this place. You can spot 🦚 🐘 🦌 on the way to the dam

Must watch places at one's in life. The way to chiminidam wildlife sanctuary is beautiful within the forest. We also want to see animals

Not crowded. Visited chimmini Dam area. Have free car parking facility, toilets and a icecream parlour.

It was a wonderfull experience. Forest trucking was a good experience. Chimmini is full of greenery

awesome spot to vist at anytime. ticket is necessary to enter into the dam

Chimmini wildlife sanctuary so nice place,the way to chimmini Dam is good