Malampuzha Garden, Kerala

Palakkad is blessed with Festivals, Gardens, Hill Stations, Lake, Wild Life, National Park, Heritage, and Waterfalls.  But it has not been given much importance in the tourist map of Kerala and am sure that these diverse locations and culture cannot be seen in any other district of Kerala State.

Malampuzha is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats, located in Palakkad district, in the Indian state of Kerala. Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala,  used for irrigation and is the source of drinking water to Palakkad and surrounding villages.

Driving on Kalpathy - Malampuzha route is a pleasure, and the picturesque route has to cross Kalpathy River Bridge and Kadukkamkunnam Railway Overbridge with the scenic hills of the Western Ghats in the background.

If you are visiting on a Sunday, it will surely be a treat for you. Malampuzha Garden is a beautifully landscaped garden on the front side of the Malampuzha Dam.  Once you take the entry ticket and begin to walk, there is a lot to be seen in the garden .

It is full of lush green lawns with well laid-out flower beds.

There is a fountain sprinkling fresh water.

Krishna Fountain

The Japanese Park

Designed in Japanese style, this park is one of the favorite spot in the Garden.

Hanging Bridge

It is a beautiful hanging bridge made up of rope, across the Malampuzha river. A walk through this bridge is crazy.

Located away from the city, this garden offers some spectacular view of the lake,the dam and the surrounding hills.

Boating

Boating Facility is available in the Garden. Pedal boats, row boats and motor boats are available for a fee.

Yakshi  Statue

The major attraction of the Malampuzha Garden is the concrete statue of Yakshi, a great piece of art by the renowned sculptor of Kerala, Kanayi Kunhiraman. It has been carved out of a single piece of rock.

Rope way 

The only Passenger Ropeway in the entire South India is a major attraction of the Malampuzha Garden. Travellers can go around the entire garden within a 20 minute ride.There are 64 trolleys having  two-seater chairs.

Top of the Dam

There can be some confusion about reaching the top of the Dam. There are steps located at intervals that take you to the top of the dam. You can also view the scenic beauty from the top of the Dam, where you can sit and enjoy the beauty on both sides.

View from the top of the dam is quite breath taking. With a vast reservoir on one side and a well designed garden on the other, the Dam top is the avenue for the best sightseeing experience in Malampuzha.

It began to rain, clouds rolled in quickly with a light drizzle and I admired the beautiful view of rain showering into the dam forming layers of cascading shades.

 There is a canal flowing through the middle of the garden, which has two hanging bridges above it.

From the top of the dam, you will get a mesmerizing panoramic view of the garden, a miniature of the world famous Mughal Garden.

Children's Park& Toy Train

One of the major attraction of  Malampuzha Gardens is a Children's park which has lot of recreational and enjoyment facilities for children. There are plenty of slides, see-saws, merry-go-rounds, swingsets, overhead ladders and a beautiful Metro model of the toy train. Open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM,  the park is well surrounded by a fence.

Snake Park 

Snake Park is located just outside the main entrance of Malampuzha Garden. Managed by the  Forest Department, the snake park houses both poisonous as well as non-poisonous snakes. You can also see pythons  resting on the tree branches. Some are left free in a large wired cage.

This garden is the perfect getaway for a weekend trip. If you have enough time, you can visit  Rock Garden and an aquarium which are not far away from Malampuzha Garden.

Visiting time is restricted from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM for Weekdays and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for Weekends.

Entry Fees:
Rs. 25 per adult and Rs. 10 per child.

Camera:
Rs. 100 for Still Camera and Rs. 1000 for Video Camera

Getting there:-
Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 9 kms.
Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport, about 67 kms.
Nearest towns : Palakkad, about 5 kms.
Bus Station : Palakkad Bus Station, about 5 kms.

Food Options : Only ice cream shops and small kiosks are available at Malampuzha.