Places of Interest in Thrissur Rural District
- Athirapilly Water Falls (63 km from Thrissur City): This 80 feet high waterfall at the threshold of the Sholayar ranges is a popular picnic spot. Two amusement parks - DreamWorld and SilverStorm - are located nearby.
- Vazhachal : Just a short drive from Athirapilly is close to dense forests and a part of the Chalakudy river.
- Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary (23 km from city): It is the largest elephant park in the world, with over 60 elephants.
- Peechi Dam: (20 km from city) It is a good picnic spot
- Chavakad Beach (25 km): A sea shore for rare scenic beauty. Acknowledged as one of the best beaches along the west coast.
- Vazhani Dam (24 km from city): It is a good picnic spot
- Chimmony dam (35 km from city): It is a beautiful picnic spot with facilities for boating
- Kerala Kalamandalam (30 km): It is in Cheruthuruthy and was founded by the Poet Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon, to encourage the study of the ancient arts of Kerala such as Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.
- Koodalmanikyam Temple
- There are many Hindu temples in Thrissur Rural District
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