Mullaperiyar Dam

Mullaperiyar Dam or Mullai Periyar Dam (Malayalam: മുല്ലപെരിയാര്‍ അണകെട്ട് ; Tamil: முல்லைப் பெரியாறு அணை) is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Kerala state of India.^[1][2][5] It is located 881 m (2,890 ft) above mean sea level on the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats in Thekkady, Idukki District of Kerala, South India. It was constructed between 1887 and 1895 by the British Government to divert water eastwards to Madras Presidency area (the present-day Tamil Nadu). It has a height of 53.6 m (176 ft) from the foundation and length of 365.7 m (1,200 ft).^[1] ThePeriyar National Park in Thekkady is located around the dam's reservoir. The dam is located in Kerala on the river Periyar,^[1][6] but the dam is controlled and operated under a period lease by neighboring Tamil Nadu state.^[1] The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.^[7] Mullaperiyar dam has been declared an 'endangered' scheduled dam by the Kerala Government under the disputed Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2006.

Silver Storm Water Theme Park

Silver Storm Water Theme Park

Silver Storm water Theme park, located at Vettilapara near Athirapally Water Falls, is around 63kms from Thrissur. This water theme park is one of the favourite tourist picnic spot in the area. Major water rides include Turbo Twister, Wave Pool, Wild Raft Ride, Super Splash, Hara Kiri, Jurassic Splash, Master Blaster, Bumping Boat etc. Coaster Striking Cars, Sky Jet, Dragon, Columbus, Flying Dutch Man, Fun Slide, Go-Karting, Swing Chair and Tea Cup are some of the dry ride fantasies. Children can have fun in the Kids pool, Kids Turbo Slide, baby train etc. The park has restaurants providing both vegetarian and non vegetarian food besides duty paid gift shops, ice cream parlour, handicapped and old age rest room, lockers etc. The park is 19 km away from Chalakkudi junction and 20 km from the Chalakkudi railway station.

Timings : During season, the park will open from 10.00 am to 7.30 pm, and at off-season from 11 am to 6.30 pm.
The park offers special packages for school and college students.
Entry fees : Adults : Rs. 270/-; Kids : 210/-(Below 137 cm Height); Senior citizen: 120/-.

Contact Address:
Silver Storm Amusement Parks (P) Ltd.
Athirappally, Vettilapara PO, Chalakkudi
Phone : 0480 2769116, 2769150, 2769496, 2769700
Mobile: 9447603344, 9447775444

Dream World Water Park

Dream World Water Park

Unique water rides and its location near the beautiful waterfalls of Athirappally and Vazhachal make Dream world one of the favorite destination of visitors. Known for its thrilling amusement rides, the park is designed to cater to the needs of tourists of all age group. Of the total 42 rides, 24 are water rides, each having its unique element of fun and adventure. Stormy River, Amazon River, Lazy River,  Mat Racer, Dream Splash, Crazy Cruise, Mermaid Pool, Aqua Shuttle are some of the enthralling water rides here. Separate filtration plants for each pool assure the quality of water in rides. Mermaid Pool, specially meant for ladies and kids, is divided into three segments- of 1.5 ft depth for small kids up to three years, 3ft depth for children up to 12 years and for ladies with 4ft depth. The dry Amusement rides in the park include Striking Car, Go Kart, Sky Train, Flying Colombus, Baby Car, Caterpillar, Dragon Train etc.

The park has amenities like fast food centers, Rest rooms, Restaurants, Conference and Meeting halls and a Clinic. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the park. The park offers special packages including free accommodation for school students and staff. It is located 5km from Vazhachal and 24km from Athirappilly falls. Entry fees : Adults: 280/-, Child (Up to 4.5 feet): 200/-, Senior citizen (above 65 yrs): 150/-.

Contact Address:
Dream World Water Park
Athirappilly Road, Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala.
Tel/Fax: 0480-2746935, 2746955, 2747665
Mobile: 94470 66866