Malampuzha Attractions



Malampuzha Garden
Malampuzha GardenThe Malampuzha Garden known as the Vrindavan of Kerala, exudes the charm and harmony of nature with a perfect synchronization of the grandeur of the mountains blending with the serenity of rivers. The lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pools, fountains and avenues spur the rosyness of ones mind.

 



The reservoir & Garden House
The reservoir & Garden House in MalampuzhaThe reservoir offers amusement facilities for boating and fishing. The Garden House has a unit of water sports. Pedalboats, rowboats, water scooters and motorboats can be hired from 10.00 -18.00 hrs. The well maintained swimming pool is closed on Tuesdays.

 

 

 

Aquarium & Snake Park

Aquarium & Snake Park in MalampuzhaA fish shaped fresh water aquarium, a snake park and a childrens park with a toy train, await  to  amuse and delight the children.

 

 

 

 

The Road Train
The Road Train for amusement ride on wheels takes one through the vast expanse of the Malampuzha Garden and its vicinity.

Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden Malampuzha1A small garden constructed in the Japanese style gives a touch of exotic charm to the landscape. So does the hanging bridge across the river.

 

 

 

 

Passenger Ropeway
Passenger Ropeway MalampuzhaThe Passenger ropeway, the first of its kind in South India , offers an adventurous and delightful air journey of 20 minutes across the gardens, giving a soul stirring view of the gardens and the distant hills that kiss the heavens and the blue strip of the reservoir.

 

 

 

Telescopic Tower
The telescopic tower in the garden provides a terrestrial view of up to 40 miles.

Thread Garden
This is a marvellous and astounding work of art created by years of hard work by several labourers, using only embroidery colour threads without the aid of needles or any special devices. Designed by Mr. Antony Joseph, the Thread Garden has an abundant collection of charming life-like models of plants and flowers exquisitely arranged and housed in a large indoor glass chamber built very close to the Fantasy Park .

Rock Garden
Rock Garden The first rock garden that emerged from the Master creator Padmashree Nek Chand of Chandigarh , in South India is at Malampuzha.The most interesting feature in the making of this wonder garden is that the whole place is made of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials.

 

 


Fantasy park

Malampuzha Fantasy parkThe Fantasy Park at Malampuzha is modelled after Appu Ghar of Delhi and Essel World of Bombay and is the first amusement Park of Kerala . The Park has thrilling rides over 8 acres of beautiful landscape with gardens and fountains. There is a hygienic restaurant and ice cream parlour within the park. The water merry-go-round, striking car, paratrooper, pirate boat, dragon coaster, tora tora, mini tele combat, jumping horse, scooter ride, caterpillar, etc are a few among the entertainment options at this fun world. The park is located in the enchanting backdrop of the mountain ranges of Malampuzha with the majestic mountain peaks of the Western Ghats overlooking it.The park, developed by Neo Tech Amusements and Resorts (P) Ltd bagged the award for "Best Innovative Tourism Product in the State - 1998" instituted by Kerala Tourism. The park is said to entertain on an average one thousand visitors a day.

Sculpture of Yakshi
 Sculpture of Yakshi in MalampuzhaAnother item of interest in the park is the imposing concrete sculpture of yakshi, done by the renowned Kanai Kunhiraman.This noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman has been awarded the Raja Ravi Varma Puraskaram for the year 2005, instituted by the State Government for Malayali artists for their contributions to painting and sculpture. Mr. Kunhiraman is the first sculptor to be presented with this award. His works include the famous `Yakshi and `Nandi statues at Malampuzha in Palakkad, `Sagar Kanyaka at Shankhumukhom in Thiruvananthapuram, `Tamil Woman in Artist Village , Cholamandalam, Chennai, and statues at Veli Tourist Village , Thiruvananthapuram. He is also credited with designing a majority of statuettes for well-known awards in the State. He also has given shape to bronze statues of numerous leading personalities of history including Sri Narayana Guru, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sri Chitra Tirunal, Pattom Thanu Pillai, Mannathu Padmanabhan, Vikram Sarabhai, Dr. Palpu, Mamman Mappila, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and Rabindranath Tagore


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