Malampuzha
Malampuzha Garden is the Vrindavan of Kerala. Malampuzha exudes the charm of the harmony of nature, a perfect synchronization of the grandeur of the mountains blending with the serenity of rivers. It is 12 Kms. from Palakkad. There are lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pool, fountains and avenues.There is a fresh water aquarium also.A snake park and a children’s park with a toy train which await the pleasure and delight of children. The reservoir is ideal for boating and fishing. The Garden House has a unit of water ports, A small garden in the Japanese style gives a touch of exotic charm to the landscape. So does the hanging bridge across the river, another items of interest in the part is the imposing concrete sculpture of YAKSHI done by the renowned artiste Kanai Kunhiraman. The Passenger ropeway is 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 garden. There is a road train for amusement ride on wheels. There is also telescope tower in the garden providing a terrestrial view upto 40 miles. The first rockgarden emerged from the Master creator Padmasree Neck Chand Saini of Chandigarh, in South India is at Malampuzha. Modelled after Appu Ghar of Delhi and Essel world of Bombay, the first amusement Park of Kerala named fantsay park is at Malampuzha.
The most interesting features in the making of the garden is that whole place is made of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials
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