Walayar, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Walayar Dam is a dam in Palakkad district of Kerala, South India. This dam is constructed across the Walayar River which is a tributary of Kalpathipuzha River. It was completed and opened in 1964. It is one of the major sources of irrigation in the region. Most of the water in this river is passed to the inner places of walayar. The dam holds a larger reservoir area and the persons living near the reservoir area utilizes the water from the walayar dam as their main water source for irrigation.
Suggested time duration
1 HourCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
Febuary to AugustDo's & Dont's
Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Walayar Bus Station
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2.5 KM | 0471-2471011 |
Walayar Railway Station |
2.7 KM | 139 |
Cochin International Airport
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130 KM | 0484-2610115 |
What to Carry
Suitable For
Facilities
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.Nearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Attapallam | 9.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
Vishalakshi idol stands 24 inches above the pedestal up to the top of the crown
Poet Kumaranasan wrote his monumental poet Veenapoovu (The fallen flower) here
Lord Siva in the form of Rudraksha sila linga
Arjuna established the Moolavar and temple
The temple is a part of the 108 famous Shiva temples in Kerala
Nearest Attractions
Fort was built in the 1766 A.D. by Hyder Ali
Experience the everlasting enjoyment and adventure
UNESCO declared this as a World Heritage Site
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