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The district of palakkad known as the granary of kerala, is a land of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain streams, dams and irrigation projects. Situated at the foot of the western ghats, this is the gateway to kerala from The north. Palakkad derives its name from the malayalam words pala (alsteria scholaris) and kadu (forest) which goes to prove that this place was once a beautiful stretch of forests covered with the sweet scented flowers of the pala tree.

Area - 4480 sq. Km

Population - 2,382,235

 

  • Access :

    Palakkad Fort

    For accommodation, there is a choice of traditionally styled land cottages or more exotic floating cottages constructed on hollow lightweight concrete hulls. All have air-conditioning & are contemporary security devices & systems. Colour TVs with a varied choice of International & Indian channels are available on request.

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    Air - Nearest Airports Coimbatore (55 kms)

    Rail - Palakkad junction railway station (5 km from the city) is a major railhead of the southern railways.

    Road - Palakkad is connected by excellent network of roads to all the major cities in india.

  • Places to visit :

    Palakkad Fort - The old granite fort situated in the very heart of pallakad town is one of the best preserved in kerala. It was built by hyder ali of mysore in 1766. The fort was taken over and modigied by the british in 1790. It is now preserved by the archaeological survey of india.

    Malampuzha Garden - This famous picnic spot which comprises a dam and beautifully landscaped Gardens, is situated on the lower hills of the western ghats.

  • Excursions :

    Nelliyampathy - Palakkad

    Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary - 110 kms from palakkad : sprawled across 285 sq. Km the parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is home to rare wild animals. The rest houses of the state forest department at thoonakkadavu, thellikkal and anappady offer accommodation. A tree house in the reserve forest area in thoonakkadavu has to be booked in advance. The oldest teak tree, kannimari is found here.

    Nelliyampathy - PalakkadNelliyampathy - 40 kms from south of nenmara: this fascinating hill station is at a height of 467 to 1572 m above sea level. At least 10 hair pin bends have to negotiated on the ghat road that passes through the breathtaking evergreen forests of the sahya ranges. Seethakundu at nelliyampathy offers a panoramic view of about one third of palakkad. This hill country is the delight of trekkers.

  • Other Excursions :

    • » Mangalam dam (50 km)
    • » Thrithala (75 kms)
    • » Siruvani (48 kms north of palakkad)
    • » Ottappalam (35 kms)
    • » Lakkidi (30 kms)
    • » Kollengode (19 kms)
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