📍 Dam🪂 Adventure🌄 Viewpoint

Karapuzha Dam & Phantom Rock

Kalpetta, Kerala, India

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Overview

Wayanad's watersport reservoir with its musical fountain evenings, plus the skull-shaped Phantom Rock balancing near Ambalavayal.

Why visit: Easy fun-and-photo add-ons to the Wayanad loop.

Things to do

›Kayak & zorb
›Fountain show
›Phantom rock
›Ambalavayal museum

Water SportsSightseeing

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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–May

Entry fee

₹50–100

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

Half day

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