{{Short description|Eco-friendly development in Kozhikode, India}} {{For|the 1993 film|Sarovaram (film)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} thumbnail|Sarovaram has thick vegetation thumbnail|Sarovaram Bio Park, Kozhikode
'''Sarovaram''' (also known as '''Sarovaram Bio Park''') is an eco-friendly development near Kottooly in Kozhikode city in India. The park is situated adjacent to Canoly Canal. The project has been developed with an eco-friendly theme and is located in an ecosystem consisting of wetlands and mangrove forests containing bird habitats.
==Protected species== This park is a protected place to conserve mangrove species and other flora. This park is identified as one of the 27 wetlands of India. There are 7 mangrove species and 29 associated species. This park is the habitat for 34 types of birds. The canal is eleven kilometres long and connects the Korapuzha and Kallayi rivers. The park contains boating facilities, musical fountain and an open-air theatre. Of late the park has gained a reputation as a popular hangout of college couples. <ref>{{cite news |url =http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/05/stories/2007020504260300.htm |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20070212123242/http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/05/stories/2007020504260300.htm |url-status =dead |archive-date =12 February 2007 |title=Sarovaram Project inaugurated |work=The Hindu |date=5 February 2007 |accessdate=15 January 2010 }}</ref> It is also the favourite spot of photographers for pre marriage shoots and other photoshoots.The construction has been done in traditional Kerala style.
The Sarovaram project is being developed in stages, and the first few stages are complete and open to public. It is one of the more popular spots in the city to spend an evening, along with the beach and Mananchira Square.
==Image gallery== <gallery> File:Boating at sarovaram bio park,kozhikode.jpg|Boating File:Sarovaram 08667.JPG|Flowers File:Sarovaram 08724.JPG|The Connolly Canal File:Sarovaram Biopark, Kollhikode.jpg|Sarovaram Biopark in Kollhikode, Kerala, India </gallery>
== Location == {{Geographic Location | title = '''Areas Of Calicut''' |Northwest = |North = Eranhipalam |Northeast = |West = Planetarium |Centre = Sarovaram Bio Park |East = Kottooly and Pottammal |Southwest = |South = Mavoor Road |Southeast = }}
== See also == * Mananchira Square * Samoothiri Tower * Canoly Canal * Beypore
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== External links == {{commons category|Sarovaram Bio Park}}
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Category:Tourist attractions in Kozhikode Category:2007 establishments in Kerala Category:Mangrove ecoregions