Malampuzha Tour Attractions

Malapuzha Dam is in the foothills of the Western Ghats. 14 km from Palakkad

Malampuzha is the abode of Yakshi Sculpted in concrete by Kanai Kunhiraman, Kerala’s best known contemporary sculptor, Yakshi adorns the landscaped gardens of the dam at this picnic spot.

Sometimes referred to as the Vriandavan of kerala this garden town derives its name from the curvy malampuzha River which flows through as a tributary of th eBharathapuzha.

It’s a hill station with a difference so don’t expect from Malampuzha what you do from others. With its garden complex, ropeway and reservoir, among other attractions, think of it as a weekend romp for the family especially the kids.

Unmatched Views

Among the first exciting things you’d want to experience in Malampuzha is the Udan Khatola the passenger ropeway. Any of its 64 two seater chairs with their transparent hoods give you a beautiful view from a height of 60 ft of the Malampuzha Gardens at the foot of the blue hills. The 20 minute, 625 k ride in the sky will thrill your kids. After that they’ll get more thrills on the toy-train rides in the gardens.

Gardens and Roses

The Malampuzha Gardens on the banks of the reservoir oftern remind Keralites of Prem Nazir darting across rose plants a he wooed sheela in many a classic Malayalam film. Don’t be surprised if you get the urge to burst into song yourself for the rose garden itself has over a hundred varieties. The Rock Garden at Malampuzha is particularly worth spending time in designed by the legendary Nek Chand Saini the man behind the rock garden in Chandigarh.

There’re a variety of boats to take you all round the reservoir you can hire rowboats and pedal boats for those feeling more energetic, water scooters and motorboats, all from 10 am to 6 pm. Or check out the freshwater aquarium. There’s also a swimming pool near the garden colosed on Tuesdays in which those more conventinallly inclined can opt for a few laps. Aquarium timings 11 am to 8 pm.

Fantasy Park

Roam around Malampuzha’s Fantasy Park and get in touch with the child in you even as you pamper your kids. As kerala’s first amusement park it’s considered a landmark of sorts.

Built on an 8acre site near the malampuzha Gardens, Fantasy Park offers a menu of 20 exciting rides. Kids can try cut the Oriental Express, Water Merry go Rround, Pirate Boat, Saya Trooper, Swing Slambobm Go Cart, Striking Car, Conveniently enough, there’s a restaurant and an ice cream parlous in the park.

Where to Stay

Malampuzha has some decent options. Should hotels in Malampuzha be booked up you can always opt for one of the many in Palakkad just 14 km away. Malampuzha Garden House Tel: 0491-2815217 /  191, Price: 480-980 the KTDC Gust house is also near Malampuzha Gardens.