Malampuzha
Malampuzha dam, located about 10 km from Palakkad, is one of the major attractions in Palakkad. It is the largest reservoir in Kerala and was built in 1955 across Malampuzha, a tributary of River Nila.
Malampuzha garden with its manicured lawns, well laid out flower beds, pools, fountains and pathways is situated adjacent to the dam.
The garden is famous for its aerial ropeway. A ride through the aerial ropeway offers a panoramic view of the dam and the garden. The rock-cut garden here designed by Nek Chand is distinct with the fact that it is made of waste materials such as used plastic bottles, cans, discarded tiles, granites, stones, fuse carriers, etc.
A major highlight here is the concrete sculpture of Yakshi created by the legendary sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman.
Contact
Palakkad
Website: www.malampuzhagarden.org
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Malampuzha Dam and Garden in Palakkad
Malampuzha situated 10 km from Palakkad district, Kerala is a little township on the foot hills of the Western Ghats. This picnic spot has a dam and garden for leisure.
Rock Garden of Malampuzha: A Garden of Wonders
Conceived and designed by noted sculptor Nek Chand Saini, this garden gives a second lease of life to discarded scrap materials such as cans, plastic bottles, broken tiles, bangle pieces, stones, tins and so forth. Art lovers are bound to be fascinated to see every scrap given a creative spin, and transformed into an exotic piece of art. The rock garden is being maintained by the District Tourism Promotion Council, Palakkad. It is the second such garden in India to be created by the same artist who made one in Chandigarh.
