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Malampuzha, which lies in Palakkad district of Kerala, offers a tremendous amount of dense, green foliage to enjoy. Visitors are sure to enjoy the serene beauty of the foliage green surroundings of Malampuzha. The dam being the major attraction draws huge number of visitors in the city.The natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere of Malampuzha also calls in many visitors. Apart from its greenery, the city offers relaxing gardens and reservoirs for everyone to enjoy. Visit Malampuzha and get the beautiful sights along with some exotic animals. Malampuzha has a humid climate with a very hot summers and pleasant winters. Summers during March to April are very hot with maximum temperature reaches a soaring 45°C. Winters during December to February are the pleasant season with temperature ranges between 20°C to 32°C. Monsoons (June to September) offer very heavy rainfalls.In and around Malmpuzha, there are many festivals all round the year. Important festivals are Kalpathi Ratholsavam, annual chariot festival at Viswanatha Temple (November) and kaalapoottu, an exciting ox race in January. Onam season (August and September) are very attractive with many festivities.

Malampuzha Dam

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Category : Dam

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 678651

STD Code: 491

Info Website: http://www.malampuzhadam.com/

Best Time to Visit: October – May

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Cochin International Airport

By Air : Nearest airport is Coimbatore, which is 55 km away and taxi fare is about Rs 1,000. Nearest major airport is Cochin International airport which is about 146 km away. Taxi services are available from airport to Malampuzha which cost about Rs 3,000. Cochin airport is well connected with all major cities in India and many cities abroad.

By Train : Nearest rail head is Palakkad junction, which is just 7 km away from Malampuzha. Palakkad is an important railway station which is well connected with all cities in India. Taxi from Palakkad to Malampuzha costs about a minimum charge of Rs 150.

By BUS : Malampuzha is connected to other cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by state government public transport buses. Many deluxe buses are plying between Palakkad and other major cities, including Chennai, Trivandrum, Cochin, and Bangalore.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Malampuzha Garden House ; Near Malampuzha Dam | Palakkad Dist., Palakkad 678651, India ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

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Kalpathi Ratholsavam ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : November ; Details: Malampuzha celebrates loads of festivals all through the year. Amongst the significant festivals in Malampuzha, this one carries special importance. It is a yearly chariot celebration at the sacred shrine of Viswanath in the month of November.
Kaalapoottu ; Venue: N.A. ; Period : January ; Details: It is the most thrilling ox race which is organized in the month of January. Tourists as well as people from nearby areas come here to see this spectacular race.