Chimmini, a favorite haunt of the people of Kerala, is located about 30 km from Thrissur. The dense tropical forests of this picturesque place shelter diverse flora and fauna.
Prime attraction is Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1984, which lies contiguous with the Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary. A dam, situated at 75 m above the sea level, across the Chimmini River also attracts tourists in large.
