An important business center, Kechery is near Choondal,
Thrissur District of
Kerala.
The town is famous as the birth place of Yousafali Kechery, a famous film song writer and the president of the
Kerala Sahitya Akademi.
Eranellur, Chiranellur and Choondal are the nearest villages. Peruvanmala Hill, Choondal Hill, Choondal Rock, Pattikara Backwater and Parappur Backwater are the nearest places of interest. River Kechery, originating from Machad forest ranges, is a major attraction.
The famous temple township of
Guruvayoor,
Kunnamkulam, and
Chavakkad are within short distance.
The
Majlis Park, an ayurvedic health resort with recreational and sports facilities, is nearby.
Kechery is easily accessible from
Kunnamkulam and
Thrissur.
Thrissur Railway Station and
Cochin International Airport are the nearest railhead and airport.
