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Sight Address : Malampuzha Garden is located right by the Malampuzha dam. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Malampuzha Gardens, also known as Vrindavan of Kerala is a combination of Western Ghats with the tranquil water of the reservoir created by Malampuzha Dam. Along with its scenic greenery, the garden offers pedal-boat rides on an artificial canal making it a complete fascinating location for tourists.
HistoryEdit
Malampuzha Gardens, major renovation works started in In 2005, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. The dam was re-painted, and a huge LED Hoarding was placed on top of the dam. The entire garden was demolished for constructing a new and modern garden. At a cost of Rs. 21.57 crores, a new garden was created which has made Malampuzha Gardens the best tourist destination of Kerala.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
Open 8 am – 8 pm
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
August to March .
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1-2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Choice Restaurant – Palakkad ; ITL HO Choice Family Restarant 11/385/(2) Robinson Road Palakkad,Palakkad, Palakkad – 678001 , India ; Ph/M – Phone : 0491-2522786 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Local taxis are also available at a comparatively cheap rate. However, they most often refuse to run on meter and hence the fares have to be bargained well.
BUS : The town of Palakkad is well covered with a decent bus network service. Not only are the State Run KSRTC buses frequent and cheap, but also efficiently connect all the major tourist spots of the place.
Train : Nearest Railway Station – Palakkad (Kerala) – 100 km, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) – 84 km
Air : The Nearest airport is at Coimbatore, 55 Km from Palakkad.
Others : Autorickshaw – This is cheap way of transportation between attractions.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry plenty of water, and camera for capturing scenic view.
Safety / WarningEdit
- During the monsoon season, which lasts till September. The humidity levels are at their highest during the monsoon months.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Palakkad – 0491-2522340
- District Hosplital, Palakkad – 0491-2534524
- Palakkad Fire Station – 0491-2501265