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{{short description|Water park in Kannur, Kerala, India}} |
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{{Infobox amusement park |
{{Infobox amusement park |
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| name = Vismaya Water Theme Park |
| name = Vismaya Water Theme Park |
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| logo = Vismaya water theme park logo.png |
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| image = Vismaya water theme park.png |
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[[Image:Vismaya water theme park.png|frameless]]<br />Wavepool, one of the water rides in vismaya |
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| caption = Wavepool, one of the water rides in Vismaya |
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| location = [[Kerala]], India |
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| location = Parassinikadavu, [[Kannur, Kerala]], India |
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| status = open |
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| phone_numbers = +91-4997-2782850, +91-4997-2783800 |
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| opening_date = 2008 |
| opening_date = 2008 |
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| previous_names = |
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| owner = Malabar Tourism Development Corporation |
| owner = Malabar Tourism Development Corporation |
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| slogan = " |
| slogan = "ഉല്ലാസം എല്ലാര്ക്കും" <br>(Fun for everyone) |
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| homepage = |
| homepage = {{url|www.vismayakerala.com}} |
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'''Vismaya''' is an amusement water theme park |
'''Vismaya''' is an amusement [[water theme park]] near [[Taliparamba]] in [[Kannur, Kerala]]. The park is developed and run by Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited (MTDC). It is situated near to the famous [[Muthappan temple]] in [[Parassinikadavu]]. It was officially inaugurated in August 2008 and since then it has become one of the favorite holiday destination in [[Malabar (Northern Kerala)|Malabar]]. The park is completely operated by the [[Rainwater harvesting|rain water]] collected by the reservoir spread over {{cvt|2|acre|spell=in}} of land with a capacity of {{cvt|50,000,000|litre}} of water. |
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==Developments and the future== |
==Developments and the future== |
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Malabar Tourism Development Cooperative Limited (MTDC) was registered on |
Malabar Tourism Development Cooperative Limited (MTDC) was registered on 15 February 2000. And one month later on 9 March 2000 kick-started its operations with E.P. Jayarajan as the chairman. The job sector of Malabar, mainly Kannur focused on textile industry especially [[handloom]], [[khadi]] and other industries such as [[beedi]], [[pottery]] etc. an integral part of conventional occupation of the region. But all these occupations faced many challenges which gradually lead to an economic decline. In such scenario, to meet the growing market and to create more job opportunities in addition to catering to the growing tourism industry, MTDC came into existence. |
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The main objects of MTDC are to promote, establish, maintain and manage the business related to tourism and hospitality industry by setting up establishment such as: |
The main objects of MTDC are to promote, establish, maintain and manage the business related to tourism and hospitality industry by setting up establishment such as: |
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* [[North Malabar]] |
* [[North Malabar]] |
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* [[Kerala Tourism]] |
* [[Kerala Tourism]] |
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* [[Water theme park]] |
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* [[enjoyment]] |
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==Image gallery== |
==Image gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery mode=packed> |
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File:Vismaya Park (4236282321).jpg|Vismaya Park |
File:Vismaya Park (4236282321).jpg|Vismaya Park |
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File:വിസ്മയ പാർക്ക്.JPG|The main attraction |
File:വിസ്മയ പാർക്ക്.JPG|The main attraction |
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File:ഊഞ്ഞാൽ.JPG|The Cradle |
File:ഊഞ്ഞാൽ.JPG|The Cradle |
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File:VismayaParkGate.JPG|The |
File:VismayaParkGate.JPG|The entrance |
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File:Vismaya water theam park parassinikadavu.JPG|Inside the park |
File:Vismaya water theam park parassinikadavu.JPG|Inside the park |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{commons category|Vismaya}} |
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* [http://www.vismayakerala.com/ Vismayakerala.com] |
* [http://www.vismayakerala.com/ Vismayakerala.com] |
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[[Category:Amusement parks in Kerala]] |
[[Category:Amusement parks in Kerala]] |
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[[Category:Water parks in India]] |
[[Category:Water parks in India]] |
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[[Category:2008 establishments in |
[[Category:2008 establishments in Kerala]] |
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[[Category:Tourism in Kerala]] |
[[Category:Tourism in Kerala]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kannur district]] |
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[[Category:Dharmashala, Kannur]] |
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Wavepool, one of the water rides in Vismaya
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| Location | Parassinikadavu, Kannur, Kerala, India |
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| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Owner | Malabar Tourism Development Corporation |
| Slogan | "ഉല്ലാസം എല്ലാര്ക്കും" (Fun for everyone) |
| Website | www |
Vismaya is an amusement water theme park near TaliparambainKannur, Kerala. The park is developed and run by Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited (MTDC). It is situated near to the famous Muthappan templeinParassinikadavu. It was officially inaugurated in August 2008 and since then it has become one of the favorite holiday destination in Malabar. The park is completely operated by the rain water collected by the reservoir spread over two acres (0.81 ha) of land with a capacity of 50,000,000 L (11,000,000 imp gal; 13,000,000 US gal) of water.
Malabar Tourism Development Cooperative Limited (MTDC) was registered on 15 February 2000. And one month later on 9 March 2000 kick-started its operations with E.P. Jayarajan as the chairman. The job sector of Malabar, mainly Kannur focused on textile industry especially handloom, khadi and other industries such as beedi, pottery etc. an integral part of conventional occupation of the region. But all these occupations faced many challenges which gradually lead to an economic decline. In such scenario, to meet the growing market and to create more job opportunities in addition to catering to the growing tourism industry, MTDC came into existence.
The main objects of MTDC are to promote, establish, maintain and manage the business related to tourism and hospitality industry by setting up establishment such as:
Vismaya park is one of the first projects started by MTDC.
Vismaya is a blend of amusement, water theme and infotainment park. It has got water rides, informative and entertaining activities for kids and adventurous rides for adults.
Virtual waterfall and Laser show are the two main attractions of this amusement park. Virtual waterfall is a musical waterfall where the visitors dance under the water stream to the background music. This crowd puller is open everyday starting 2 pm and usually ends by 3 pm. Laser shows are usually staged in the evening, and are a major attraction.
Major rides are:
The rain water harvesting plan undertook by Vismaya is spread over two acres of reservoir and all the water requirements of the park is met with this collected water. This green policy undertaken by Vismaya makes it one of the environmental friendly water theme parks in the world.[dubious – discuss]
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