A journey to Thumboormuzhi, in Thrissur district, is indeed a distinguishing experience as it would be a journey to the serene lap of Mother Nature from hectic life schedules. Thumboormuzhi offers everything needed for a nature lover including a dam, hanging bridge, butterfly garden, and a children’s park sure to take you to a fantastic world of the magical realm. Thumboormuzhi Dam built across the dreamy waters of the Chalakudy river offers the most wonderful feeling to your senses.
As we enter the Thumboormuzhi butterfly garden in the vicinity of the dam, we can’t help eavesdropping the chanting and humming whispers of these fluttering butterflies. It is said that there are about 148 types of butterflies seen within the garden that appear evening beautiful in the early morning. One can witness small and large butterflies offering a tremendous treat to your eyes. Some of the common butterfly species seen around are lemon butterfly, common rose, southern birdwing, dark blue tiger, and light blue tiger. As we know butterflies feed on the nectars of attractive flowers swaying at the breeze, Pagoda flower, flame or fire lily, Mexican heather, Heliotropium etc are some of the flowers grown in the region to feed these little beauty queens.
A stroll through the hanging bridge is yet another attraction of this area along with a children’s park with rides for kids’ entertainment. Thumboormuzhi butterfly garden gives a vision to all the surrounding wonders like the majestic river flowing down, dense forests and lush green trees, hanging bridge, and the park. A trip to this butterfly park is indeed a distant experience to cherish as the little flapping colorful wings will steal your heart right away.
