Malappuram: Riverside Park, Parks and Art

Shanthi Theeram Riverside Park and Kottakunnu offer different experiences in Malappuram. At the riverside park, the focus is on boating and off-road ATV riding; Kottakunnu combines park grounds with paths and an art gallery. If you’re looking for a hotel in Malappuram, you can first consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

Shanthi Theeram Riverside Park on the Kadalundi

Shanthi Theeram Riverside Park is located near Malappuram Civil Station on the banks of the Kadalundi River and is one of the district’s most popular gathering spots. Visitors can ride pedal boats and traditional Kuttavanchi (coracle boats) in the park; off-road ATV riding is also available. The boating activities involve two different types of boats; ATV riding is a separate off-road activity. If you’re planning to take one of these rides, check before your visit whether pedal boat and Kuttavanchi rides, as well as ATV riding, are currently available.

Parks and paths in Kottakunnu

Kottakunnu includes a water theme park, an adventure park and a children’s traffic park. The names indicate that these are three different types of parks. If a particular park is important to your plans, check whether it is currently operating before your visit. This lets you choose the park that interests you and check its operating status separately before you go.

The paths connect the art gallery, parks and other attractions. Benches and landscaped gardens line the paths. So, in addition to the destinations, the routes themselves help you find your way around Kottakunnu; benches and gardens are specific features along these paths. If you’re considering several attractions, you can include both the park grounds and the paths in your plans.

Art as a distinct focus

The Lalitha Kala Academy Art Gallery is located within Kottakunnu. It displays paintings, books and sculptures. This gives Kottakunnu a distinct artistic focus alongside its park offerings. If you’d like to include both art and parks in your travel plans, you can consider the gallery as a separate option. The paintings, books and sculptures show that the gallery is not limited to just one type of exhibit.

Which focus suits your plans?

You can choose your destinations based on the kind of outing you’re looking for. At Shanthi Theeram Riverside Park, you can compare the boating options and consider ATV riding as a separate activity. In Kottakunnu, you can choose from three types of parks; the paths and gallery add routes between multiple attractions and an artistic focus to the options. If one particular activity is the deciding factor, use it as your starting point. If you’d like to consider several park facilities and art together, Kottakunnu is the better fit in terms of its offerings.

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