Travel To Malampuzha Garden In Kerala

Malampuzha Garden

       

Malampuzha is in the state of Kerala in the Palakkad district. It is located on the foothills of the Western Ghats and has a tremendous amount of dense, green foliage to enjoy. In fact, everywhere that you look, beautiful green foliage is there. This foliage creates a serene and almost surreal experience for all that go there.

Malampuzha Gardens

Inside Garden

The Malampuzha Gardens is also referred to as the Vrindavan of Kerala. The combination Western Ghats with the tranquil water of the reservoir created by Malampuzha Dam makes for one fascinating location. The garden has numerous green lawns, impressive flower beds, gorgeous pools, and relaxing fountains. The garden offers pedal-boat rides on an artificial canal. This endeavor is a great way to see the garden and also an excellent way to exercise. There are several rest spots scattered throughout the garden. Some of these spots are covered whereas others are left in the open.

Timings

Open 8 am - 8 pm

Nearest Attractions

Snake Park

Snake Park

Located in the same area as Malampuzha Dam and Malampuzha Gardens, is the Snake Park. This park is ultimately a snake rescue and rehabilitation center. It is a safe place for snakes to get help if they have been found out in nature injured. Likewise it is a safe place for humans to see with their own eyes a variety of snakes. Because of how these snakes are housed and handled, there is no danger to those that want to observe these cold-blooded reptiles. There is nothing amateur about this park, as it is managed by the Forests Department. Several different varieties of snakes, both poisonous and non-poisonous can be found at the snake park at any given time.

Timings

Open 9 am - 6 pm

Thread Garden

The thread garden is an extremely unusual garden to visit. This garden contains flowers and plants, but remarkably these flowers and plants are not real Not only are they fake, but they are made of thread. These thread flowers and plants are not even created using a machine or even a needle. These intricately made flowers and plants are all created by being woven by hand. Even more remarkable is that there are not just a few of these flowers on display. There is an entire flower garden made of thread to meander through. This exploring experience is awe inspiring as one ponders the time and effort that went into creating such a magnificent sight.

How To Get There

By Air

Nearest airport is Coimbatore, which is 55 km away and taxi fare is about Rs 1000. Nearest major airport is Cochin International airport which is about 160 km away.

Peelamedu Domestic  Airport  Coimbatore (CJB)        -          46 km

Kozhikode Domestic  Airport (CCJ)                    -       88 km

 By Train

Nearest rail head is Palakkad junction, which is just 5 km away from Malampuzha. Palakkad is an important railway station which is well connected with all cities in India.

By Bus

Malampuzha is connected to other cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by state government public transport buses. 

Photo Gallery

Mangoose in Snake Park