About Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Peruvannamuzhi Dam is an irrigation dam built across the Kuttiady River at Peruvannamuzhi in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Part of the Kuttiady Irrigation Project, it creates a large reservoir surrounded by forested hills of the Western Ghats. The site is developed for tourism with a reservoir garden, speed boat and row boat services, and views of small islands. It lies near the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary and is a popular day-trip destination from Kozhikode.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large reservoir set among forested hills with a landscaped garden on the dam premises. The main visitor area includes viewpoints over the water, small reservoir islands, and boating facilities offering speed boat and row boat rides. The surroundings are green and tranquil, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography and nature walks. The dam structure, reservoir and adjacent Smarakathottam garden are the primary areas accessible to tourists.
Key highlights
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Large reservoir formed on the Kuttiady River surrounded by Western Ghats hills
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Boating on the reservoir with speed boats and row boats
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Smarakathottam garden and landscaped park near the dam
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Scenic views of small islands within the reservoir
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Proximity to Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary and forested surroundings
History of Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Constructed across the Kuttiady River as part of the Kuttiady Irrigation Project in the early 1970s to provide irrigation and drinking water supply to parts of Kozhikode district. The dam and reservoir later developed as a tourism and eco-tourism site.
Culture & Context
Locally significant as a major water resource and recreational area for communities in Kozhikode district, and as a gateway to the forested Malabar region visited for nature-based tourism.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (Kozhikode), from where road transport is available |
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