Yakshi Statue - tourmet

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Sight Address : Yakshi Statue is located in the Malampuzha Gardens. Edit

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Yakshi Statue is one of the most popular sculptures of Kerala which is regarded as an artistic wonder by lovers of art. The statue is located in the Malampuzha Gardens and attracts millions of visitors every year. The statue, placed at the backdrop of mountain ranges and lush green gardens, offers a visual treat to the spectator.Yakshi, a mythological figure, is sculptured by Kanai Kunhiraman, one of the most famous sculptors of Kerala, in the year of 1969. The statue is colossal in size and is created out of a single section of rock. The skillfulness and the creativity behind the statue are remarkable, and it leaves the spectator spellbound.It is one of the must-see Arrractions in Malampuzha and can be combined with a trip to the damsite and gardens. Evenings spent in the Malampuzha Gardens are made spectacular by the presence of this magnificent marvel carved out of stone.

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Must SeeEdit

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Visiting TimeEdit

Open 8 am – 8 pm

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Best Season to VisitEdit

August to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

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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.