Peruvannamuzhi Dam

Peruvannamuzhi or Peruvannamoozhy is a village in Kozhikode  which is near to 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. Other attractions includes 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.