Marottichal

Marottichal Waterfalls
Tourist destination(Restricted)
Coordinates: 10°47′9″N 76°34′9″E / 10.78583°N 76.56917°E / 10.78583; 76.56917Coordinates: 10°47′9″N 76°34′9″E / 10.78583°N 76.56917°E / 10.78583; 76.56917
Country  India
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 Waterfalls is a popular tourist attraction located in Puthoor Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala.

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. Ilanjippara 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 the 18th of 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

  1. ↑ Palfrey, Jack. "The ancient game that saved a village". Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  2. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/life-in-64-squares/article3805323.ece
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