Sunday, November 8, 2009

Malampuzha Gardens-Malampuzha Yakshi-Malampuzha dam Palakkad.

Malampuzha is around 10 km from Palakkad town.Malampuzha is blessed with lush green natural beauty and has been acclaimed as one of the most attractive tourist spots in the district of Palakkad, Kerala.Malampuzha is a small town on the foothills of the Western Ghats and is located 10 km from Palakkad town.Malampuzha dam and associated irrigation project is the the biggest irrigation project in Kerala with a large network of canal systems.The dam across Malampuzha river has a total length of 2,069 metres. Of this, masonry dam has a length of 1,849 metres while the earthen dam covers the length of 220 metres.Around the reservoir of the dam are beautiful gardens and amusement parks. Boating facilities are available on the lake.Malampuzha river is a tributary of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathappuzha
Malampuzha attractions
  • The Malampuzha Gardens
The Malampuzha Garden known as the Vrindavan of Kerala,
  • Sculpture of Yakshi
Renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman created the famous sculpture of Yakshi.His works include the famous 'Yakshi' and 'Nandi' statues at Malampuzha in Palakkad
  • The reservoir
The reservoir offers amusement facilities for boating and fishing.
  • Fish-shaped Fresh water aquarium
  • Snake park
  • Children's park
  • Japanese Garden
  • Hanging Bridge
  • Ropeway and Road Train
The Passenger ropeway is the first of its kind in South India.
  • Telescopic Tower
  • Rock Garden
The rockgarden is designed Master creator Padmashree Nek Chand of Chandigarh and is the only rock garden in south india.
  • Fantasy Park
The Park has modern thrilling Rides over 8 acres of beautiful landscape with Garden and Fountains.

Where to stay?

Hotels in Malampuzha
There are few good hotels in Malampuzha and in and around Palakkad.

1. Garden House, KTDC -Malampuzha
2. Hotel Tripenta - Malampuzha
3. Hotel Indraprastha -Palakkad
4. Emarald Hotel Silent valley -Mannarkkad
5. Hotel Soorya Continental - Kalpathy ,Palakkad
6. Soorya Retreat - Palakkad
7. Hotel Soorya City -Palakkad
8. Soorya Residency -Palakkad
9. Hotel Gayathri -Palakkad

How to reach
By Rail:
Nearest railway station : Palakkad.
By Air:
Nearest airport : Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad town
By Road:
Malampuzha is just 10 kms from Palakkad town,which is well connected to other major centers of Kerala and Tamilnadu

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