Peruvannamuzhi Dam, The most beautiful dam
Peruvannamuzhi Dam, The most beautiful dam
Peruvannamuzhi Dam, The most beautiful dam
Significance of Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Peruvannamuzhi Dam is one of the most beautiful dams in Kerala. Being situated in a small village, its beauty gets added up. It is approximately 60km from Kozhikode district. You could reach by a two hour journey. It is situated in the north- south direction of Calicut city. There are many private bus services o this place. There is an artificial lake in Peruvannamuzhi. You can enjoy boating in Peruvannamuzhi artificial lake. While riding through the artificial lake, there you can see 'Smaraka Thottam', a garden made in the memory of great leaders of freedom struggle. The garden also offers a great enjoyment to you. It also gives you happiness, joy and refreshment.
There is also a crocodile farm and a bird sanctuary situated here at Peruvannamuzhi. There are more than twenty crocodiles here in different pools. The bird sanctuary also offers you with birds of varieties more than 90 species. The Peacocks of Peruvannamuzhi is famous. But it is now considered as vulnerable species. The Peruvannamuzhi dam belongs to the Kuttiady irrigation project. The water stored here is used for the production of electricity as well as for irrigation. This Peruvannamuzhi Dam is used for providing water to three main districts- Kozhikode, Malapuram and Kannur.
Peruvannamuzhi Dam also serves water for the famous Japan Govt. Aided Drinking Water Project. Long tunnels runs from here for the purpose of provide drinking water to secluded villages of Kozhikode district.
There is also an institution running here Indian Institution for Spice Research. They were responsible for the production of varies varieties of seeds and saplings here. Kuttiady Agricultural farm is also located at Peruvannamuzhi.The tourists can also visit one of the old churches of Kozhikode district, Fathima Matha Catholic Church. The head quarters of Shalom, a popular television channel is also located at Peruvannamuzhi.
Other Main Attraction near Peruvenamuzhi Dam
1) Mananchira Square
It is situated at the heart part of the Calicut city. The big Green Park and pond at there are famous. The main town hall is situated near to it.
2) The Art gallery and Krishna Menon Museum
It is situated at East Hill, Calicut. It contains various monuments and old craftsmanship.
Location of Peruvannamuzhi Dam
The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is located 60km from the Kozhikode city. You could reach here by private bus or by taxi.
Where to stay at Peruvannamuzhi
There are many rest houses and hotels surrounding the Peruvannamuzhi Dam. They would also provide you best, traditional as well as modern food stuffs.
When to come Peruvannamuzhi Dam
There is no particular season to come Peruvannamuzhi Dam. But it would be better to come here in summer seasons (Mar-May) for boat riding. You should also reach here before 6pm since the Peruvannamuzhi Dam closes by 6pm. The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is also close on national holidays and Sundays.
How to reach Peruvannamuzhi Dam
1) By Road: The Peruvannamuzhi Dam can be reached by road within two hours from Kozhikode city.
2) By Rail : The nearby railway station is Kozhikode Railway Station.
3) By Air : The nearby airport is Karipur International Airport
Postal Address related to Peruvannamuzhi Dam
1) PWD Rest House,
Near Peruvannamuzhi Dam,
Peruvannamuzhi,
Kozhikode (Dt)
Kerala
India
2) Aradhna Tourist Home
Kamala Building
Kallai Road,
Kozhikode
Kerala
India
Phone numbers related to Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Phone : +91-471-2321132
Fax : +91-471-2322279
Toll free No: 1-800-425-4747
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