Palakkad

Malampuzha Dam

Open Time : 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Malampuzha Dam, Kerala 678651, India

Why to visit Malampuzha Dam

Malampuzha Dam, one of Kerala's largest dams, is situated near Palakkad in South India. The Western Ghats encircle it on all sides. Malampuzha Dam is a brick and earthen dam with a combined length of 1,849 metres and a height of 220 metres. The dam is 355 feet high and spans the Malampuzha River, a branch of Kerala's second largest river, the Bharathappuzha. The dam includes several adjacent attractions such as a rock garden, ropeway, and amusement park, and people frequently enjoy boating here.

Entrance Garden, Japanese Garden, Upper Garden and viewpoint, Fantasy Park, Cable car ride, Fish shaped aquarium, Yakshi Garden, Toy train for kids, Spiced fruits camp, and some good trekking routes and river baths are some of the prominent tourist sites around Malampuzha Dam. The ropeway, which takes visitors on an aerial view of the park, as well as the massive Yakshi (an enchantress) moulded by Kanai Kunhiraman, a well-known artist from Kerala, draw a large number of visitors.

About Malampuzha Dam Ropeway—

The Malampuzha Gardens ropeway is a great way to get a bird's eye view of the entire area. It runs parallel to the dam and provides a thrilling ride lasting between two and two minutes. It is a one-of-a-kind ropeway in South India and a major tourist attraction. It stretches over 2000 feet and is 60 feet above the earth. There are around 64 rope cars here, each with a capacity of two people.

FAQ on Malampuzha Dam

When is it best to go to Malampuzha Dam?

The months of April through August are ideal for visiting this Dam. The sight of the pouring water at this dam draws a lot of visitors because Kerala receives a lot of rain during these seasons.

How do you get to Malampuzha Dam?

The dam is located 10 kilometres from the town of Palakkad in Kerala's northern region. From Palakkad Town Stand and Municipal Stand, private buses are accessible. The cost of a bus ticket ranges from INR 10 to INR 15. Palakkad Junction is the closest railway station, which is around 7 kilometres away.

What is the cost of admission to Malampuzha Dam?

The admission cost for youngsters (3-12 years old) is INR 10 and INR 25 for adults.

What is the Malampuzha Ropeway's schedule?

Malampuzha Ropeway is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Tip

Ropeway and Snake Park have different admission fees. A still camera costs INR 100, and a video camera costs INR 1000. Also, do not take children under the age of 5 to the Ropeway because it is extremely unsafe.

By Atharva Yeshwardhan

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