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Palakkad lies at the foot of the Western ghats on the border of Kerala and Tamil nadu. This district is called the granary of Kerala. The district has mountains, streams, forests, fertile valleys, rivers saveral dams and irrigation projects.
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Kerala, the state with the highest amount of literates in India, is situated on the south-west coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. It is a green fertile land dotted with rice fields, coconut palms, cahewnut trees and mango farms.
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How to reach
The nearest airport is Coimbatore, 55 kms from palakkad. There are two railway stations the main Palakkad junction is 5 kms from the city. Connected by roads with major centers in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is 80 kms northeast of Thrissur and northwest of Coimbatore.
Places to see
Thrithala
75 kms from palakkad along the banks of Bharatapuzha river, it has a Shiva temple. Kattilmadom temple on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road has archeological significance. The small granite structure a testimony of buddist influence built probably during the 9th or 10th century.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
It is 97 kms away from Palakkad. Sprawled across 285 sq.km. this Sanctuary is home to rare fauna. The oldest teak tree, Kannimari stands tall here. Boating/cruising facilities are available at the Reservoir .
Nelliampathi
75 kms away the ranges here consist of a chain of ridges cut off from one anothery by valleys. The highest peak is Nellikotta. The forest contains teak of extraordinary height and girth. Estates of tea, coffee, orange and cardamom dot the ranges. At least 10 hair pin bends have to be negotiated on the Ghat Road through the evergreen forest . This hill station 467 m to 1572 m above sea level.
Silent Valley park
A virgin forest 2 hours drive (40 kms) from Palakkad, to enter one needs permission from The District Forest officer. The 89.52 sq.km national park is believed to be the sole surviving bit of evergreen forest in the Sahyadri Ranges.
Malampuza
A picnic spot in the lower hills of the western ghats 12 kms from Palakkad has a dam and a garden. Aerial ropeway across the garden. Telescope tower. Boating and fishing facilities. Swimming pool. Fresh water aquarium. Snake park.
Palakkad fort
The old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766.
