Chowannoor Guha - Kunnamkulam - Archaeological site in Kunnamkulam, Chowannur - Thrissur, India

One of the protected monument near Kunnamkulam. No entry fees

Ill maintained. Just kept a board as it belongs to government. No activities to explore other end or proper scientific approach to it so far. Only trouble made to the public that no maintenance activities around for 100 meters. There ends the role of Government.. ridiculous...

Chowannur Burial Cave is a prehistoric Megalithic rock cut cave situated in Chowannur. It is entered through a recessed opening on the east. The other sides of its chamber are circular and its vault hemispherical. On its northern and southern sides are two benches and there are five circular blocks along the western side of the chamber, which appear to be intended as stands for vessels. Archaeological Survey of India has declared this cave as centrally protected monument.[1][2] Kalasmala is also known as Kallazhi Kunnu, Narimada Kunnu. Located in Akathiyoor, Part of Chowannur in Porkulam Pachayat. Kalasamala is a heavenly abode and a biodiversity heritage site (One of the five in the State, other four are Iringole near Perumbavur in Ernakulam District, Paliyeri Mookambika Temple in Karivellur near Kannur, Connolly Teak Plantation in Nilambur, Malappuram District and Pathiramanal Island near Muhamma in Alappuzha District). The view from the hill-top is enchanting. Kalasamala is a temple grove where the deities are Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The grove spread over in 3.5 acres is jammed with 110 critically endangered tree species known as Kulavetti or Vathamkollin in local language and Syzygium travancoricum scientifically which is included in the IUCN Red list. According to the Red list only less than 200 trees are left in the world. There is a natural cave in the Kalasamala hill-top dating back to the stone age which is known as Narimada (the abode of Tiger). A temple surrounded by dense shola forest is an added attraction here. Kalasamala has now become a tourist destination and cinema shooting place as it offers nature in its totality. Famous movies listed Ponthan Mada, Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan

For local people its a curse as per ancient monument law 100mtr radius people are not allowed to construct a house . Exemption rich people. No proper care taken by govnt.

Nice place to visit. Historic place where sages used to stay

Having a good gate might seem a little more attractive.

You can visit if you are on the way. Or if you are interested in archiology

Since my Childhood, this place given lot of stories about the heritage