| Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| ചിമ്മിനി വന്യജീവി സങ്കേതം | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
   | |
 Interactive map of Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Thrissur District,Kerala,India |
| Nearest city | Thrissur |
| Coordinates | 10°26′20″N76°27′48″E / 10.438816°N 76.463417°E /10.438816; 76.463417 |
| Area | 85.067 square kilometres (32.845 sq mi) |
| Established | 1984Chimmini dam Facebook Page |
Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located along theWestern Ghats inChalakudy taluk ofThrissur District ofKerala state inIndia.
Established in 1984, the sanctuary with an area of about 85.067 km2 is on the western slopes of theNelliyampathi Hills. The highest peak in sanctuary is Punda Peak (1116 m). Along with the neighboringPeechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary it forms a continuous protected area of 210 km2. It also lies just west ofParambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, providing some habitat connectivity with the forests of that relatively large protected area. The sanctuary consists of the watershed areas ofKurumali River and Mupliam rivers. Nestled in the sanctuary isChimmony Dam which is built across the Chimmini river.[1][2]
The headquarters of the sanctuary is at Echippara which is 40 km away from City ofThrissur. The sanctuary also offers trekking paths for the adventure traveller. Accommodation can be arranged at the Inspection Bungalow, near theChimmini Dam.
Visit permits can be obtained from: The Wildlife Warden, Peechi Wildlife Division,Peechi 680653. It comes under the Peechi Wild Life Division.
Tourist attractions inThrissur | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dams |   | |
| Beaches and waterfalls | ||
| Forts and palaces | ||
| Boatraces | ||
| Parks and zoos | ||
| Exhibitions and film festivals | ||
| Buildings | ||
| Festivals | ||
| Prehistoric | ||
| Museums | ||
