Peruvannamuzhi or Peruvannamoozhy is a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India which is near the PERUVANNAMUZHI DAM over a river. It 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.
The region offers immense scope for picnicking. The reservoir here provides facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises during which one can see the 'Smaraka Thottam', a garden built in the memory of the freedom fighters of the region.
Uninhabited islands, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place. 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.
Location: It is located about 60 km North East of the Calicut.
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