Malampuzha Dam

Malampuzha Dam is an elegant combination of a masonry dam and an earthen dam. It is the second-largest dam and reservoir in Kerala.

A locale blessed with abundant natural beauty, mist-filled mountains that seem to be kissing the sky and a majestic structure that stands imposingly as a testimony to modern engineering marvel – the Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad is indeed a sight to behold. Completed in the year 1955, the Malampuzha Dam is an elegant combination of a masonry dam and an earthen dam, each standing at 1,849 metres and 220 metres long respectively. The dam crosses Malampuzha river, which is a tributary of the famed Bharathappuzha river. 

Malampuzha is the second-largest dam and reservoir in Kerala. Situated in the idyllic Western Ghats, the dam comes with a total catchment area of 145 sq. km. and a reservoir capacity of 8,000 cubic meters of water. There is a beautiful rock-cut garden made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles and other waste materials adjoining the dam. The garden is embellished with flowering beds and rose gardens. ‘Malampuzha Yakshi’-  a massive structure of a female vampire erected by the renowned sculptor Kanhayi Kunhiraman is a part of the gardens. There is also a ropeway that gives you a splendid aerial view of the surroundings. There are gardens and amusement parks nearby. Also, boating facility is offered in the river. 

How to Reach

By Road
Palakkad Bus Stand, about 10.5 km
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By Rail
Palakkad Railway Station, about 8.5 km
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By Air

Coimbatore International Airport, about 58.6 km
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Cochin International Airport, about 120 km
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