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Attractions
Note:
The
dams and gardens are illuminated on Saturdays, Sundays and National
Holidays from 19.00 - 20.00 hrs. On other days they are illuminated
on request for a fee.
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| The
Malampuzha Garden
(Open 10.00
- 18.00 hrs)
The
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 one's mind.
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The
reservoir & The Garden House
(Open
10.00 -18.00 hrs)
The
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. |
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Aquarium
& Snake Park :
Aquarium (Open 12.00 -20.00
hrs)
on holidays (Open
13.00 - 21.00 hrs)
Snake Park( 08.00 - 18.00 hrs)
A fresh
water aquarium -fish shaped, a snake park and a children's
park with a toy train, waits to amuse and delight the children.
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The
Road Train
(Open 08.00 - 20.00
hrs)
The
Road Train for amusement ride on wheels takes one to the vast
expanse of the Malampuzha Garden and its vicinity. |
The
Japanese Garden
(Open
10.00 - 13.00hrs & 14.30 - 20.00 hrs)
A
small garden in the Japanese style gives a touch of exotic
charm to the landscape. So does the hanging bridge across
the river. |
The
Passenger Ropeway
(Open 10.00 - 13.00hrs & 14.30
- 20.00 hrs)
The
Passenger ROPEWAY, the first of its kind in South India, offers
adventurous and delightful air journey of 20 minutes across
the gardens, giving a soul stirring view of---the gardens--the
distant hills that kiss the heavens and-- the blue strip of
the reservoir. |
The
Telescopic Tower
(Open 10.00 - 17.00
hrs)
The
TELESCOPIC TOWER in the garden provides a terrestrial view
up to 40 miles.
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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 Fantasy Park, Malampuzha.
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The
Rock Garden
(Open 10.00 - 18.00hrs)
The first ROCKGARDEN 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.
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The
Fantasy Park
Open
14.00 - 21.00hrs - On week days
11.00 - 21.00 hrs-
On Saturdays, Sundays and National
Holidays
Entrance
fee:
Adults : Rs.20
Children: Rs. 10
Separate charges
for rides and computer games.
Block Tickets:
Adults: Rs.80
Children: Rs. 60. |
The
Fantasy Park at Malampuzha modelled after Appu Ghar of Delhi
and Essel World of Bombay is the first Amusement Park of
Kerala . The Park has modern thrilling Rides over 8 acres
of beautiful landscape with Garden 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. |
The
Sculpture of Yakshi
 Another
item of interest in the park is the imposing concrete sculpture
of YAKSHI, done by the renowned Kanai Kunhiraman.
 Noted
sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman has been awared 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 had 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, Maman
Mappila, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and Rabindranath Tagore.
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