Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary

About this place

The dense tropical forests of Chimmony shelter diverse flora and fauna. The dam across the Chimmini River offers a breathtaking view. This picturesque picnic spot is a favourite haunt of the local people. Located in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur district, Chimmini is only a two hour drive from Kochi. The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary which was established in 1984 lies contiguous with the Peechi Vazhani sanctuary. The sanctuary is endowed with scenic beauty beyond compare. Living here in joyful abandon are elephants, sambars, gaurs, Malabar squirrels, sloth bears etc. The forest department organises trekking and bamboo rafting programmes in and around the sanctuary. But the best of all experiences is the Moonlight Sonata, which involves rafting on full moon lights.