Dating back over 4,000 years, this prehistoric site features 69 well-preserved monuments, including the unique Kudakkallus or umbrella stones—massive mushroom-shaped stones placed over ancient burial urns.
Declared a centrally protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Kudakkallu Parambu offers insights into the burial practices and megalithic culture of Kerala’s early inhabitants. Alongside umbrella stones, the site also includes dolmens, urn burials, hood stones, and rock-cut caves.
Recent excavations have unearthed pottery, iron tools, a copper bowl, and human bone fragments, highlighting the advanced craftsmanship and rituals of the time.
Easily accessible from Thrissur and Wadakkanchery, Kudakkallu Parambu is a must-visit for anyone interested in ancient history and archaeology.
