Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിറ) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissurs famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.Sakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Cochin, built four ponds in Thrissur city for water management and irrigation purpose in his regime. They are Vadakkechira, Padinjarechira, Thekkechira and Kizakechira. Members of the Cochin Royal Family and priests of the Ashokeswaram Temple used to have bath at the ghats on the northern side of the pond, and the public at those on other sides. Elephants used to be bathed at ghats on the eastern side. The Kulapparas and ghats for elephants are reminiscent of 18th and 19th century architecture. A walkway is on the southern side of the pond. The re-designed pond has sculptural seats, gateways Padippuras, pools, fountains, a gallery and a rock garden.Best place to spend some time in the evening.

Vadakkechira the oldest big pond was built by Sri sakthan thampuran maharaja of cochin. Four ponds were build on four sides kizhakke Chira, padinjare chira, vadakke chira and the thekke chira for the requirements of water resources for agriculture and daily usage to the public.Vadakkechira is the famous land mark to Trichur city and owned by cochin devaswom.Many types of migrated birds are there in the pond and is well maintained by corporation. In the night the pond is covered with light.One of the original and beautiful spot in the city. Now the pond is full of paayal and still it keeps the beauty of nature. Everybody likes the pond.

Beautiful and peaceful place wearing a green dress😊.It is better to visit the place during evenings.

Its a beautiful pound,evenings are miraculous views from there.

This is a good place to visit in Thrissur

Actually a very good place, only if the owners decide to get the pond cleaned up. A haven for flying ducks in plenty, and where one can rest and relax. But, needs urgent maintenance.

Very old and famous pond near Thrissur north bus stand and museum.

VADAKKE CHIRA MEANS NORTH POND. 300 YEAR OLD WALLED - POND IN 2.5 ACRES, BUILD BY THE RULER SAKTHAN THAMPURAN ALONG WITH OTHER THREE PONDS IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.THIS POND MET NEEDS OF ROYAL FAMILY ON PALACE SIDE (KOVILAKA KULIKKADAVU ON WEST) AND OTHER AREA USED BY LOCAL PEOPLE. ANA KADAVU IS THE PLACE WHERE TEMPLE ELEPHANTS WERE BATHED ON THE EAST.SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE BY ORGANISATIONS AND GOVT. TO CLEAN THE POND ESPECIALLY CLEARING THE WEEDS AND WASTES.LAKHS AND LAKHS OF MONEY IS USED TO CLEAN AND REJUVENATE THE POND FROM THEN AND NOW.SADLY NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED BY THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE..........

Beautiful place to spend some quality time ith ur special one... n its in the heart of the city.. but yet so tranquil. Since its opposite to north bus stand, it makes it easily accessible to even those who choose to take public transport. Carry your favorite book if u plan to com here alone or even jus come n sit doing nothing to clear your mind.

Good place in thrissur to hangout with friends at evening time. this area only opens at evening 4’o clock. super ambiance to sit here and hangover. please visit here if someone coming to thrissur. near to sakthan thampuran palace !

The best place to hangout in the evening,.Opens only @,4pmThere are some long seats in which you can sit and relax,nice lake view,no need of taking tickets to enter .Nice place to spend much time, with friends and family,But it will be open only in the evenings

Best scenery around in thrissur

One of the oldest pond in thrissur City, made by Shakthan Thampuran, old king.

It is a wonderful place to visit with families. There are large variety of birds visiting this place every year. There a many benches where you can seat and relax. It is so wonderful place to spend your weekend.

Very nice place to spend evenings. Migratory birds visiting this pond every year. Cement benches are there for resting.

Its a very beautiful lake in Thrissur here you can see lot of migrating birds in evening

Good place to spend time in the evenings.Not maintained well.Could spend time till evening 7:30.Its basically build around the pond.Spending quality family time wont be so difficult but there is a limited space.There are two temples adjacent to the place..One has its aarrattukadavu in this pond.Another located on the opp side of the road.

A coolest place with birds and water... Obviously a beautiful sunset 🌇

Good place to Relax

Awesome hangout place. Calm and serene

Nice place

It was renovated a few years back and looked awesome. But the renovation made nothing to the public and the wastes debris numbed on one side of the Pond and entrance. now the it looks horrible and the pulic cannot enter into the Vadakkechira compound. On top of that the poor maintenance led the pond looked filthy though it still attracts thousands of water birds

Peaceful place! Best suitable for family! Kinda romantic too❤

A good place at the centre of trichur town for relaxation.its behind the palace and a good view.chira or the pond hosts place for many birds

Its not maintained well. It was better before

This place has gotten better over the years with renovation and new construction. This place is at the centre of the city and with the ambience and feel of being closer to Nature there are good chances to forget your worries. On the opposite direction you will find she v temple and shaitan tampurans museums garden( another best into the nature place).)

Very very good place for time passing

Now a days is in green dress✌

Beautiful 💞

It is said that even in extreme summer the pond will have water in it because of the special construction.peaceful place.

Big pond in thrissur town

Good place to relax. lots of birds

Nice place

It is a historical place in Thrissur and the chairs protected by walls

Usually opens at 4.45 pm till 6.30.. Dont know about Saturdays and Sundays!!

Cool ambiance.. superb evening hangout place in thrichur...

Good place to relax in the evening.

Good rest place in city

Best place...lovely placeI wonder that being a person in ThrissurI seeing this beautiful place in recently....

A large pond in the middle of the town , with full of water even in this season.

Well maintained place

Such a wonderful place for chilling

GREAT AND Beautiful with Full of neat AND CLEAN WATER,,,

Beautiful lake in the middle of the city.

Very good place in the center of the town ..

Nice place to hang out

Nice place to spend an evening

Cool place

Superb place..

Nice place to time pass

Very nice place in city

Nice ambience

Good place for evenings

Good feeling

Relaxing

Not bad

Nice

Awesome

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