Peruvannamuzhi or Peruvannamoozhy is a village in Chakkittapara Panchayath Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Peruvannamuzhi forms part of the newly inaugurated Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary and is rich in flora and fauna. Tourism The main attraction of Peruvannamuzhi is its natural splendor, a calm and quiet land nestled in the Western Ghats. Kuttiyadi Irrigation Project Dam is situated in Peruvannamuzhi. Peruvannamuzhi is known for tourism, wildlife and research on spice crops. There is a reservoir with facilities for boating, and nature reserves. The reservoir supplies irrigation water to Kozhikode, Malapuram and Kannur. Other attractions include a crocodile farm and gardens. Peruvannamuzhi is rich in bird life and over 90 species of birds have been recorded at the Experimental Farm of Indian Institute of Spices Research. Peruvannamuzhi Dam (within 5 km from Chempanoda) 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 10 August 2008. 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 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. Activities The area is an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. The irrigation dam and the garden nearby are added attractions. As part of ecotourism initiatives, the following facilities have been created: What to do/Visit in Peruvannamoozhy Animal rehabilitation centre Bathing facility in river Bird sanctuary Snake park Trekking programmes Bamboo rafting speedboat and rowboat cruises Access 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 Minor attractions Crocodile farm (within 5 km from Chempanoda) Janakikadu (within 5 km from Chempanoda) Janakikadu is a thick forest which attracts thousands of tourists every year. There is a wide variety of birds in this forest. An ecological hot spot in the Western Ghats, the ecotourism destination of Janakikadu is home to over 680 species