23 Top Tourist Places to Visit in Palakkad

At a distance of 9 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Malampuzha Dam is a large irrigation dam built on Malampuzha River, a tributary of Bharathapuzha River at the base of the hills of the Western Ghats. The reservoir provides drinking water to Palakkad town.

There is a beautiful well laid garden near the Dam. There are lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pools, fountains and avenues. There is a fresh water aquarium, Snake Park and a Children's park with a toy train. The Garden house has a unit of Water sports also. The imposing concrete sculpture of YAKSHI, the passenger ropeway, first of its kind in South India, offers adventurous and delightful air journey of 20 minutes across the garden are added attractions of the park. A telescopic tower, the first rock garden and the first amusement park of Kerala Fantasy Park are also located at Malampuzha. The reservoir has boating and fishing facilities.

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At a distance of 2 km from Palakkad Railway Station, Tippu's Fort is an ancient fort situated in the heart of Palakkad town in Kerala. It is one of the best preserved heritage forts in Kerala, and among the must-visit places during Palakkad trip.

Also known as Tipu's Fort, Palakkad Fort is believed to have existed since ancient times, but the present form of the fort was constructed by the great ruler of Mysore, Haider Ali in 1766 AD. Named after Hyder's son Tipu Sultan, it was under the Mysore rulers until the British took control of the place in the year. Later, it was converted into a taluk office in the early 1900s. Now, the fort is protected & managed by the Archeological Survey of India.

Spread over an area of 60,702 sq. m, Palakkad Fort is immensely famous for its architecture, which displays the efficiency of the French craftsman. This square-shaped fort is supported .....

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At a distance of 53 km from Palakkad, & 102 km from Coimbatore, Silent Valley National Park is a national park located in the northeast corner of Palakkad district in Kerala. It is one of the famous national parks in Kerala, and among the top Palakkad tourist places.

Silent Valley National Park is a beautiful representation of the last remaining rain-forest of Kerala. Historically it is a paradigm of people's movement to protect the forest. In 1914, Silent Valley forests were declared as Reserved Forest. It was declared as National Park in 1984 and formally inaugurated in the year 1985. Till 1921, Silent Valley was part of the South Malabar Forest Division with headquarters at Nilambur. In 1921, it came under the control of the Palakkad Forest Division and managed so until 1988.
 
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At a distance of 60 km from Palakkad, 75 km from Pollachi, 75 km from Thrissur & 105 km from Coimbatore, Nelliyampathy, also spelled as Nelliampathi, is a charming hill town in Palakkad district of Kerala. The Nelliyampathy hills and mountains form a part of the Sahyadri ranges in the Western Ghats. These hills are located in the Tamil Nadu - Kerala border sharing border with Palakkad district of Kerala and Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu.

Nelliyampathy is one of the less explored hill stations of Kerala which has an elevation ranging from 467 m to 1572 m. It is also an ideal weekend getaway from Coimbatore city. The green sprawling Nellikota Mountain ranges which is anchored at a height of 1572 m is the highest peak in the region. Covered with valleys and green forests, the mountain range of Nelliyampathy has several tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. The extensive expanses of plantations offer unique opportunities of plantation .....

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At a distance of 41 Kms from Palakkad, Mangalam Dam is constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary of the river Mangalam. It is a popular picnic site from Palakkad.

The construction of the scenic dam was completed in the year 1956. The entire area is quite fascinating with beautiful parks and lawns.

Located on the Alathur - Vadakkanchery Highway, the reservoir is bounded with forest area which is home for wildlife like deer, elephants and a variety of birds.

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At a distance of 39 Kms from Palakkad, Meenkara Dam is a lovely picnic spot amidst great scenic beauty.

This dam is built across the Gayathri River which flows into the Bharathapuzha River. This is a fascinating place with full of paddy & coconut fields and full of greenery.

Meenkara Dam can be access through Puthunagaram, Pallassana & Kollengode.

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At a distance of 47 km from Coimbatore and 51 km from Palakkad, Siruvani Dam is a man-made reservoir located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is one of the beautiful places to vsit as part of Palakkad tour.

Siruvani Dam was constructed across the Siruvani River in the year 1927 to supply drinking water to the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The location is in the state of Kerala, the project was executed by the Kerala Public Works Department using the funds made available by the Tamil Nadu Government. The location of the dam is in the state of Kerala and the project was executed by the Kerala Public Works Department using the funds made available by the Tamil Nadu Government. An agreement was executed between the state Governments for drinking water supply to Coimbatore town and neighboring areas from the Siruvani Dam.

The dam is 49.53 feet high and 878.5 meters above sea level with a water capacity of 650 million .....

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At a distance of 30 km from Palakkad & 77 km from Coimbatore, Meenvallam Waterfalls is a magnificent waterfall situated near Karimba town in the Palakkad district of the Kerala. It is one of the popular waterfalls in Kerala, and among the top Palakkad tourist places.

Meenvallam Waterfall is a magnificent 5 step waterfall hidden amidst the lush forests of Western Ghats. The height of the waterfall ranges from 100 - 125 feet at each level. Only two of the five steps of the falls are accessible. The waterfall passes through Kalladikode Hills and disperses into different falls near River Thuppanad. Meenvallam waterfall is the final one out of the 10 waterfalls between Palakkad and Mannarkkad. Also known as Meenvallom, this waterfall is a great attraction especially during the winter, and is definitely a sight not to be missed during Palakkad trip.

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At a distance of 55 km from Athirapally, 69 km from Palakkad, 81 km from Kochi, 113 km from Kozhikode, 114 km from Coimbatore, 279 km from Trivandrum and 280 km from Madurai, Thrissur (also known as Trichur) is a city situated in central Kerala. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Kerala, and among the famous places to visit near Coimbatore & Kochi as well.

The name Thrissur was derived from Tiru-Shiva-Peru which means the big town of Lord Shiva. The name owes itself to the most famous Vadakkunathan Temple, among the must-visit places as part of Thrissur tour packages. Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual, and religious leanings throughout history.

Thrissur had witnessed the rise and fall of various dynasties that include the Chera and Kulasekharas .....

Distance (From Palakkad): 64 Kms
Trip Duration (From Palakkad - Including Travel): 1-2 Days
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At a distance of 3 km from Palakkad Railway Station, the Kalpathy Vishwanatha Swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in Palakkad. It is one of the best places to visit in Palakkad.

Situated on the banks of Kalpathy River, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was built around 1425 AD by Kombi Achan, the raja of Palakkad, and is one of the oldest Shiva temples in this region. Legend has it that a Brahmin widow named Lakshmiammal went to Banaras and brought Lingam and installed it in the present site. The location of the temple and steps leading to the river brings the mind of a visitor to the Banaras Temples on the bank of the Ganges. Hence this temple is called Half Banaras.

The annual chariot festival is a popular event celebrated for 7 days in November. In the last 3 days, beautifully decorated temple chariots are ceremoniously drawn through the streets by thousands of devotees. The .....

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At a distance of 62 Kms from Palakkad, Thrithala is historical town situated on the banks of Bharathappuzha River in Ottappalam taluk.

Thrithala is noted for its monuments and historic ruins and has great archaeological importance. The ruins of a large mud fort with a deep moat are notable cultural monuments. Thrithala is also famous for its Shiva temple built in 9th/10th century. This temple marks the transition from the Chola to the Pandya style of architecture. According to legends, a child known as Agnihotri went to the river with his mother to bathe. The child collected some sand and formed a heap on the shore. When the mother tried to remove it, she found that it had hardened in the form of a Shiva Lingam.

The Kattil Madom Temple, a domed structure made of granite slabs, on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road is a Buddhist monument believed to date back to the 9th or 10th century. This place is famous for excellent Ayurvedic treatments.

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At a distance of 36 Kms from Palakkad, Chulliyar Dam is a scenic place situated near Kollengode and Meenkara Dam.

Constructed in 1960, it is built across Chulliyar River, a tributary of Gayathripuzha River. The dam and surrounding places provide an excellent view of the natural beauty. The adjacent Nelliyampathy Mountains multiply the charm of this locality.

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At a distance of 12 km from Palakkad & 60 km from Coimbatore, Dhoni Hills is a famous picnic spot near Palakkad. It is one of the best places of sightseeing in Palakkad.

Adjacent to the Malampuzha Reservoir, Dhoni Hills is a wonderful destination for trekking. Dhoni is named after a boat-shaped rock on one of its hills, where thoni/dhoni means boat in Malayalam. It is famous for Dhoni Waterfalls and the Western Ghat forests. Visitors have to walk 4 km from the bottom of the hill to reach the waterfall.

Dhoni provides trekkers the opportunity to explore its hilly terrains. The trek from the base area to Malampuzha and Meenavallam and Dhoni waterfalls is very interesting. It is one of the famous trekking places near Coimbatore. One can encounter some rare species of flora and fauna on the trek here. Dhoni is also famous for .....

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At a distance of 34 Kms from Palakkad, Kanjirapuzha Dam is a fascinating dam surrounded by hills with rich natural beauty.

The reservoir is surrounded by an evergreen forest named Vettilachola. Three islands at all sides of the reservoir gain a special attraction. These islands are abundant with marine life including commercial varieties grown by the fisheries department.

There is a wonderful garden at bottom of the dam with several facilities. Boating facilities is also available in the reservoir.

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At a distance of 66 Kms from Palakkad, Attappady is the largest tribal settlement of Kerala. Spread over an area of 827 sq. kms, it is situated on the northeastern side of the Palakkad district.

The place consists of mostly hilly highland terrain, fed by the tributaries of the River Cauvery. An extensive mountain valley above the crest of the Ghat ranges with numerous streams of the Bhavani River. Attapady is inhabited mainly by tribes and some settlers from Tamil Nadu. A beautiful synthesis of mountains, rivers and forests, Attapaddy is of great interest to anthropologists, as this is the habitat of many tribes like the Irolas and Mudugars. The Malleshwaram Peak is worshipped as a gigantic Shivalinga by the tribal who celebrate the festival of Shivratri in grand manner by lighting the top of this peak.

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At a distance of 26 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Kollengode Palace was once the seat of the Kollengode Rajas. The name was derived after 'Kollen' (black smith community), who resides here. The Kollengode Palace has now been converted into a luxury hotel with an Ayurvedic spa. Many international tourists come here for Ayurvedic treatment in natural surroundings.

The town is surrounded by the Nelliampathy Hills on one side and a large area of fertile paddy fields on the other. The Gayathri River, a tributary of Bharathpuzha winds its way through the town. The place is known for its rural setting and tourists come here to enjoy the village life. There is a famous Vishnu temple in Kollengode which is built in typical Kerala style of architecture. There are facilities for trekking in Seethakundu and Government hills near Kaachankurchi.

There is a memorial for the poet Kunhiraman, which is worth visiting.

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At a distance of 9 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Thiruvalathoor is famous for 3000 years old temple dedicated to Lord Siva.

The wooden carvings and stone sculptures of the temple are marvelously carved. It is said that the art work of the temple was completed in one day. The temple has a cone shaped roof and whitewashed walls full of oil lamps. The temple is situated on the banks of Chittur Puzha River.

This place is accessed via Kodumba and connected with regular buses from Palakkad. The main festivals celebrated in the temple are Mahashivratri and Kartikpoornima.

Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM & 5 PM to 7.30 PM.

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At a distance of 3 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Manappullikavu Devi Temple is a powerful and ancient temple located in Durga Nagar, Palakkad city. The temple is very close to NH47.

Dedicated to Goddess Shakthi, this temple is 1200 year old with rich history. The temple is different from other Bhagavati temples by way of rites and rituals. Namboodiries, the Kerala Brahmins, carry out the every day rituals according to tantric traditions. Both Saiva and Vaishnava traditions of worship are observed in the rituals. Though the temple has a swayambu idol (self created), the main idol was installed at a much later date.

The temple celebrates its main festival - The Manappullikavu Vela Festival in the month of March.

Timings: 6 AM to 10.30 AM & 5 PM to 7 PM.

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At a distance of 3 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, the Jain Temple at Jainamedu is believed to be around 500 years old and it's the most famous Jain temple of Kerala.

Dedicated to the Jain sage Chandranathswamy, this historic granite temple is 32 feet long and 20 feet wide with images of Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. It is here that poet Kumaranasan wrote his monumental poet Veenapoovu (The fallen flower). This temple was built by Jain head, Inchanna Satur.

An idol of Chandranthan occupies the first division of the temple, Vijayalakshmi and Jwalamohini the second, Rish abha Nathan the third, and parswa Nathan and Padmavathi the fourth.

Timings: 7 AM - 10.30 AM and 5 PM - 7 PM.

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At a distance of 2 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Vadakkanthara Devi Temple is located on the way to Jainmedu.

The presiding deity here is Devi, an incarnation of Kannagi, the heroine of Tamil epic Silappadhikaram. This centuries old temple is believed to be committed by Parasurama. It has marvelous wood carvings. In the evening, sharp at six, a small firework is set off as per the tradition (which can be witnessed in most of the other Kerala temples as well).

This Temple was demolished and looted by Tippu Sultan, the son of Hyder Ali during his reign at Palakkad Fort.

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At a distance of 6 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Chittur Kavu Devi Temple situated at Chittur village is an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali.

The temple has a 6 feet tall Daruvigraham facing east. The Nair priests perform the Poojas at this temple. In the normal days, the temple is open only on Tuesdays and Fridays. But it remains open for 9 days during Navarathri festival and on all 31 days in the Malayalam month of Karkitakam (Jul/Aug), and 41 days known as Mandalam (in Nov/Dec).

Konganpada is a grand festival of historical significance celebrated in this temple. This unique festival is held every year on the first Monday after the dark lunar night in Kumbham (February -March) to commemorate the victory of Nairs of Chittur over the militia of Konganadu (Coimbatore) led by the Chola King Rajadhi Raja.

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At a distance of 6 Kms from Palakkad Railway Station, Fantasy Park is an amusement & water theme park situated near Malampuzha Dam.

The merry-go-round, striking car, paratrooper, pirate boat, dragon coaster, tora tora, mini tele combat, jumping horse, scooter ride & caterpillar are some of the entertainment options at this fun world. The park is located in the enchanting backdrop of the mountain ranges of Malampuzha with the majestic mountain peaks of the Western Ghats overlooking it. There is a hygienic restaurant and ice cream parlor within the park.

Thread Garden, adjacent to the Fantasy Park is another tourist spot. This is a marvelous and astounding work of art created using embroidery colour threads and without the aid of needles or any special devices. It has an abundant collection of charming life size replicas of birds, animals and plants.

Timings: 2 PM to 9 PM on weekdays & 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and National holidays.

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At a distance of 85 km from Ooty, 189 km from Kochi, 207 km from Mysore, 209 km from Madurai, 383 km from Bangalore, and 491 km from Chennai, Coimbatore (also known as Kovai) is the second-largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is also the administrative headquarters of Coimbatore district and among the top Tamilnadu tourist places.

Situated on the banks of the Noyyal River, Coimbatore is known as Manchester of southern India due to a large number of textile industries located in the city. Coimbatore is also famous for its engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers & educational institutions. It can be visited along with Ooty packages.

Coimbatore was ruled by several dynasties including Gangas, Cholas, Delhi Sultanates, Vijayanagara Kings & Madurai Nayaks when it was a small town of less than 3000 residents. It was the capital city of Kongu Nadu and ruled by the .....

Distance (From Palakkad): 49 Kms
Trip Duration (From Palakkad - Including Travel): 1-2 Days
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