Chempanoda
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| Coordinates: 11°38′6″N 75°49′26″E / 11.63500°N 75.82389°ECoordinates: 11°38′6″N 75°49′26″E / 11.63500°N 75.82389°E | |
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 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 673528 |
| Telephone code | 0496 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-18,KL-11 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Kozhikode |
| Sex ratio | 1028 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 98.6% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Vatakara |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Chempanoda/Chempanod (ചെമ്പനോട) is a village towards the north east of Kozhikode district of Kerala in India. This place lies adjacent to the famous tourist spot Peruvannamuzhi . Chempanoda is an ideal tourist spot for people who love interior Kerala and its beauty. This village is surrounded by two beautiful reveres famous for its pristine clear water and mountains to the east (Western Ghats). People here are mainly into farming business and are planters of rubber trees, coconut trees, areca nut trees etc. The road through the village leads to an other village named Poozhithode which is a hilly area of reserved forests.
Peruvannamoozhy, a scenic village located 60 km Kozhikode city, Kerala has been included in the list of eco-tourism destinations in Kerala with the Tourism Minister inaugurating the eco-tourism project here on August 10, 2008.Peruvannamuzhi Dam is one of the most beautiful dams in Kerala.
An ecological hotspot in the Western Ghats, the eco tourism destination of Peruvannamoozhy is home to over 680 species of rare plants. The facilities available here include wild animal rehabilitation centre, bird sanctuary, crocodile farm, snake park, spice garden, trekking and boating. The reservoir here provides facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises.There is a beautiful garden called Smaraka Thottam,which is built in the memory of the freedom fighters of the region. Uninhabited islands add to the charm of the place.
The area is an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The irrigation dam and the garden nearby are added attractions.As part of eco tourism initiatives, the following facilities have been created:
What to do/Visit in Peruvannamoozhy
Location of Peruvannamuzhi : The Peruvannamuzhi Dam is located 60 km 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 Vatakara Railway Station. 3) By Air : The nearby airport is Karipur International Airport
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