Marottichal
Marottichal Waterfalls is a popular tourist attraction located in Puthoor Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala.
Marottichal Waterfalls | |
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Tourist destination(Restricted) | |
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| Coordinates: 10°47′9″N 76°34′9″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| • Body | Puthoor |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680014 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-08 |
| Nearest city | Marottichal, Pudukad |
Marottichal is about 20 km away from Thrissur town. There are two popular waterfalls in this area, one is named as Olakkayam Waterfalls and the other as Ilanjippara Waterfalls. Olakkayam Waterfalls is about 300-400 meters from the main road. Ilanjippara Waterfall is about four kilometers away from Illankippara Waterfalls.
Ilanjippara Waterfall, being the main waterfall is situated inside Reserve Forest and the entry to this waterfall is currently restricted by Kerala Forest Department. Any unauthorized entry will attract imprisonment of 1 to 5 years and up to a fine of ₹5000.
Chess in Marottichal
The village of Marottichal is famous for its obsession with the game of chess. On 18 May 2017, the BBC's travel section featured an article on how the game has transformed the village, which was once rife with illicit gambling and alcoholism.[1] A movie by the name of August Club has also been made on the villagers’ obsession for chess.[2]
References
- Palfrey, Jack. "The ancient game that saved a village". Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/life-in-64-squares/article3805323.ece
External links
- https://enteyathrakal.com/marottichal-waterfall/- മരോട്ടിച്ചാൽ വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം
- http://travelmeout.com/thrissur-waterfalls-6-best-waterfalls-in-thrissur-district - Marottichal Ilanjippara Waterfalls