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MalampuzhaGardens, one of the biggest tourist attractions of "Gods' Own country", attracts lakhs of tourists from Kerala & other states every year. MalampuzhaGarden is the Vrindavan of Kerala and exudes a perfect synchronisation of the grandeur of the mountains blending with the serenity of rivers. The garden with lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pools and fountains is surrounded by a mammoth Dam .
The natural grandeur of the garden is enhanced by fresh water aquarium, snake park and children's park with a toy train. The water reservoir in the middle of lush green garden is ideal for boating and fishing. Another item of interest in the park is the imposing concrete sculpture of Yakshi, done by the renowned Kanai Kanhiraman.
There is a road train for amusement ride on the wheels and The telescopic tower provides a terrestrial view upto 40 miles. The first rock garden of South India, sculpted by world renowned Padmashree Nekchand of Chandigarh is also at Malampuzha. An amusement park has been the latest addition in the long list of places to see in Malampuzha Gardens.
Malampuzha Udan Khotala |
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Amidst the various attractions existing at Malampuzha, the star of course is the Udan Khotala South India's first and the only Passenger Ropeway of its kind.
Fly over the garden at a height of 60 ft. to have the best panoramic view of the beautiful landscapes protected by the mammoth Dam.. Unique by nature, extremely safe and economical too, you are assured that the twenty minutes sky-ride will be an unforgettable experience.
Malampuzha Udan Khotala operates with attractive two-seater chair cars with transparent hoods facilitating clear view of the Malampuzha Gardens.
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Timings of Udankhatola
April to July - 6.30 am to 8.00 pm
August to November - 7.30 am to 8.00 pm
December to March - 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
(No Lunch Break)
AMENITIES
- Resting Area
- Toilets
- Drinking Water
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SCHEMES |
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| Tkt Type |
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| Single |
Rs. 30 |
One to & fro ride per person Udan Khotala |
| Students |
Rs. 150 |
One to & fro ride for a group of 6 students. |
| Family |
Rs. 80 |
One to & fro ride for a family of two Adults and two children below 130 cm height. |
| V.I.P |
Rs. 45 |
One to & fro journey per person on priority boarding. |
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Additional Benefits |
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1. Deluxe bus transport |
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2. Priority Boarding
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Free Rides for |
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- Children below 110 cm height
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For more information and advance booking of tickets, contact:
Resident Manager,
Malampuzha Udan Khotala
MalampuzhaGardens, Palakkad.
Phone: 0491-2815129
Fax: 0491-2815129
Email: malampuzha@ushbreco.com |
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Distances:
From Palakkad –10 Kms
From Coimbatore – 60 Kms
From Chennai – 550 Kms
From Bangalore – 425 Kms |
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Nearest Station – Palakkad |
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Nearest Airport – Coimbatore
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Flight No. |
Bombay |
9W 322 |
| Chennai |
S2 141 |
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Where To Stay In Malampuzha
- Malampuzha Garden House (K.T.D.C.) Malampuzha
Phone: 0491-2815217
- Govardhan Holiday Village III/413, Rock Garden Road, Malampuzha
Phone : 0491-2815262 /63/64
- Hotel Tripenta, Malampuzha
Phone : 0491-2815120
Local Transportation in Malampuzha
- Taxi
- Jeeps
- Three wheelers
- Rickshaw
Other Places to visit in Malampuzha
- Fresh Water Aquarium
- Snake Park
- Rock Garden
- Fantasy Park
- Water Reservoir for fishing and boating
- Road Train
- Telescopic Tower
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Important Festivals in 2008
| Sl. No. |
Festival |
Month |
| 1 |
Kaalapoothu |
January |
| 2 |
Pattambi Nercha |
January / February |
| 3 |
Shivaratri |
February |
| 4 |
Konganpada of Chittur |
February / March |
| 5 |
Nenmara Vellengy Vela |
February / March |
| 6 |
Manapulikavu Vela |
March |
| 7 |
Kanniyarkali |
March / April |
| 8 |
Vishu |
April |
| 9 |
Onam |
August / September |
| 10 |
Vijayadashami |
October |
| 11 |
Deepavali |
October |
| 12 |
Kalpathy Ratholsavam |
November |
Other Information at Malampuzha
- DTPC Information Center Phone:0491-2815280
- Garden House (KTDC) Phone:0491-2815217 / 2815191
Nearby Places of Importance
Silent valley - 80 Kms
The core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Silent valley National Park is a magnificent preserve of tropical rain forests. It harbours around 1000 species of plants and is home of many peninsular mammals.
Nelliyampathy - 70 Kms
Nelliyampathy is a hill resort with immense trekking potential. The major attractions are evergreen forests of Sahaya Ranges, Seetharkundu, Pothundy etc.
Parambikulam - 110 Kms
Parambikulam wild life sanctuary offers a scintillating sight of rare wild animals. The major attractions are an array of Dams and Reservoirs, giant 'Kannimari Teak" etc.
Ooty - 145 Kms
The hill station is surrounded by coffee and tea plantations, trees like conifers, eucalyptus, pine, wattle etc. The major attractions are Ooty Lake, Botanical Garden., St. Stephan's church etc. |
Tours and Travels at Malampuzha
- District Tourism Promotion Council,
Fort Maidan,
Palghat
Phone:0491-2538996
International Trade Links,
Moopan Complex, 1st floor,
R.S. Road,
Near Municipal Bus Stand,
Palghat
Phone:0491-2536784 / 85 / 86 |
Kodaikkanal - 190 Kms
The major attractions of this hill station are star - shaped Lake, solar obervatory, Orchidorium, picturesque walks like Coaker's walk and Priest's walk.
Cochin
This ancient port city is famous for its Portuguese history, Chinese Fishing Nets and mini beaches |
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