Pazhassi Dam
Pazhassi Dam is an ideal retreat for tourists, the dam site is famous for its scenic beauty.It is the only reservoir with gardens in Kannur district. The garden is a good attraction with sculptures. The added attractions of the place are the gardens and children's park. The Buddha's mountain at Pazhassi and the sculpture of Pazhassi King are visual delights.
The dam site is across the Valapattanam River, near Kuyiloor ( Kuyiloor puzha ). This dam is near to the birth place of Pazhassi Raja. So the dam named after Raja. A visit to this dam is really worth for who all are interested in boating.
The catchment area of the river at the project site is 640 sq.km. with an average annual rainfall of 362 cm. The Pazhassi Irrigation Project is the first Irrigation scheme taken up in north Malabar region of Kannur District. Pazhassi Project reservoir is the main source of water supply to Kannur, Thalassery and Mahe Municipalities and other nearby 12 panchayaths. Irikkur water supply scheme also takes water from Pazhassi reservoir.
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