Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Thrissur district, Kerala state. This wildlife sanctuary is the second oldest in Kerala, established in 1958.

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary. Image courtesy – keralatourism.org

Palappilli and Nelliyampathi forests are part of Peechi – Vazhani Wildlife. It is spread over an area of 125 square kilometers.

Peechi Dam’s catchment area.

Peechi and Vazhani Dams are part of the sanctuary. The area is blessed with the beauty of nature. Boating is a major activity in the wildlife sanctuary.

This wildlife sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. It is home to 25 species of mammals. 100-plus species of birds are also seen here. Teak and rosewood trees and 50 species of orchids are seen in this wildlife sanctuary. Exotic medicinal plants are also there in this wildlife park.

Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary on the Western slopes of the Nelliyampathi Hills was carved out of this wildlife sanctuary in 1984.

Entry Fees

Visitors need to pay a small fee to enter this sanctuary. For adults, the fee is Rs 20, and for children, the fee is Rs 10. Car parking charges are Rs 20. You can stay up to 8 p.m. on this pass. A play area for children can be used without paying extra.

Note: Fees are as of October 2023 and are subject to change. Please verify them at your end.

 How Do I Go to Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary?

Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 20 kilometers east of Thrissur town. It is accessible from Kochi-Salem National Highway 544 (old number NH 47).

Thrissur railway station is the nearest railway station to the wildlife sanctuary. Cochin International Airport at Nedumbrassery is the nearest airport to the wildlife sanctuary, at around 100 kilometers distance.

Can I Stay Inside Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary?

It is allowed to stay inside this wildlife sanctuary. Government Rest House, run by the state Forest Department, is inside the sanctuary. It can be booked by contacting The Wildlife Warden of Peechi Wildlife Division. The phone number of the office of the wildlife warden is  +91-487-269-9017.

Alternatively, contact The Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) at Thiruvananthapuram. The fax number is +91-471-232-2217.