PALAKKAD
Attractions: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vaikom
Languages Known: Malayalam, Hindi, English
THE
GRANARY OF INDIA
Palakkad, the land, which is one of the most fertile and thickly forested
districts of Kerala is supposed to have derived its name from the 'Pala'
tree and 'Kadu' meaning forest. The whole area is said to have been
covered by 'Pala' trees, in the past.
The district of Palakkad, which lies at the foot of the colossal Western
Ghats, has only midland and highland areas. Much of the area is made up of
plains, scattered with a few hillocks. The plains are so fertile and
productive that the district is considered the "Granary of Kerala".
Along with Idukki, Palghat is the other
district in Kerala, which has the rare distinguishing characteristic of
not having a seacoast. Kerala's longest river Bharathapuzha flows through
the district.
During the hot season, its wide sandy bed is dry except for some miles
from its origin. Being too shallow and rocky for water transport, the
Bharathapuzha has little commercial significance but holds a special place
in the cultural psyche of the State.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
FORTS
Palakkad Fort: One
of the best preserved forts in Kerala, it was built by Mysore's Haider
Ali. In 1790, The Fort was
taken over and renovated by the British. more...
TEMPLES
Kalpathi temple:
The most important of all the temples,
Kalpathi Temple is
dedicated to Shiva. The car festival or the
Rathotsavam is
held here in November. more...
WATERFALLS
Dhoni: (15 km from
Palakkad) it is a 3 hour trek from the base of the Dhoni Hills to this
reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall. more...
OTHERS
Malampuzha: It is a picnic spot in the lower hills of the Western
Ghats, 12 kms from Palakkad with a dam and a garden. Malampuzha Garden is
a famous picnic spot, which comprises a dam and beautifully landscaped
gardens, is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats. There are
frequent buses to the garden from Palakkad.
Kottayi: (15 km via Poodar from Palakkad) This village is the
native place of the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of
Carnatic music.
EXCURSIONS
CITIES
Thrithala: 75
kms from Palakkad along the banks of Bharathapuzha river,
Thrithala is famed for
its Shiva temple. Kattilmadom temple on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road has
archaeological importance.the small granite structure, a testimony of
Buddhist influence, built probably during the 9th or 10th century. more...
Attappady:
Attapaddy situated on the northeastern side of the district of Palakkad
and spread over an area of 827 sq. kms has the largest tribal settlement. more...
WILDLIFE
Silent
Valley National Park: A virgin forest, it is 2 hours drive form
Palakkad. more...
Nelliyampathy:
75 kms from Palghat. The ranges here consist of a chain of ridges cut
offf from one another by valleys. The highest peak is Nellikota. The
forest contains teak of extraordinary height and girth. Estates of tea,
coffee, orange and cardamom dot the ranges. more...
Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary: It is situated 97 kms from Palakkad. more...
MONUMENTS
Chittur Garumadam:
Located on the banks of the river Sokanasini (the destroyer of
sorrows), this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of
Adhyatma Ramayana, who spent his last days here. A srichakra, some of the
idols worshipped by him, a stylus, wooden slippers and a few old
manuscripts are exhibited here. more...
OTHERS
Kanjirapuzha: 24 kms from Palakkad, this catchment lake of the dam
lies in a single stretch. An evergreen forest, the 'Vettilachola',
provides the backdrop to a lake surrounded by hillocks. During the rains,
the mist-draped mountains create a picturesque landscape.
Mangalam Dam:
The Mangalam Dam is constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary
of the river Mangalam. A popular picnic site, the dam is located 48 kms
south of Palakkad town. more...
WILDLIFE
Silent
Valley National Park: A virgin forest, it is 2 hours drive form
Palakkad. more...
Nelliyampathy:
75 kms from Palghat. The ranges here consist of a chain of ridges cut
offf from one another by valleys. The highest peak is Nellikota. The
forest contains teak of extraordinary height and girth. Estates of tea,
coffee, orange and cardamom dot the ranges. more...
Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary: It is situated 97 kms from Palakkad. more...
MONUMENTS
Chittur Garumadam:
Located on the banks of the river Sokanasini (the destroyer of
sorrows), this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of
Adhyatma Ramayana, who spent his last days here. A srichakra, some of the
idols worshipped by him, a stylus, wooden slippers and a few old
manuscripts are exhibited here. more...
OTHERS
Kanjirapuzha: 24 kms from Palakkad, this catchment lake of the dam
lies in a single stretch. An evergreen forest, the 'Vettilachola',
provides the backdrop to a lake surrounded by hillocks. During the rains,
the mist-draped mountains create a picturesque landscape.
Mangalam Dam:
The Mangalam Dam is constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary
of the river Mangalam. A popular picnic site, the dam is located 48 kms
south of Palakkad town. more...
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