Enclosed by the Nilgiris in the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, Malappuram is a prominent district in Kerala which is commonly known as "the land on the hilltop."
With ancient monuments, natural spectacles, and the meandering rivers, Malappuram is a blend of history and heritage. Home to the Zamorins of Kozhikode and legendary poets, writers and artists; the culture and traditions of this region are unmatched. It is an important religious centre for Hindus and Muslims as well. On your visit to Malappuram, make sure to experience the Thirumandham Kunnu Pooram festival, which is a cultural feat and attended by countless devotees around Kerala. With historical monuments, natural wonders, aesthetic art forms and traditional cuisine, Malappuram is replete with all that a traveller could wish for.
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Arya Vidya Sala is a famous Ayurvedic health care centre in India. It was founded by Vaidyaratnam P. S Warrier in 1902 to promote traditional healing techniques for wholesome living. They now have a group of institutions with its headquarters in Malappuram for the practise and promotion of the ancient health care system.
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Thirunavaya Lava Mukunda Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Narayana Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desas and has been mentioned in the scripts written by Vaishnava Alwars. It has a religiously rich history and traditional temple architecture. Performing the sacred rituals for the deceased family members at this temple is believed to relieve one from the cycle of birth and death.
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Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple is a unique temple with no idol of the deity. It was founded by Shankaracharya and is often associated with the legend of Mahabharata. The forms of the Goddess worshipped here are Lakshmi, Durga and Saraswati.
Kottakkunnu is a mesmerising garden situated on a hill. Its beauty is often compared with the picturesque Marine Drive in Mumbai. The attraction has a Water Park, an Adventure Park, an Art Gallery, 16D cinema, an Open Air Theatre and a Balloon Park. These amusements make Kottakkunnu a perfect picnic spot.
Flowing along a stretch of 209 km, Bharathapuzha River is also called River Nila. It is the second longest river in Kerala and provides shelter to 11 reservoirs with Malampuzha dam being the largest.
Also known as the Ooty of Malappuram, Kodikuthimala is situated at an elevation of 520 metres above sea level, at the highest geographical point in the hills of Amminikkadan. The rough topography of the hills makes it a preferred choice for advanced level trekkers. The picturesque location is a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.
Tirumanthamkunnu Temple is dedicated to Thirumandhamkunnil Amma or Goddess Parvati/Bhadrakali who was the official Goddess of the rulers of Valluvanad. Lord Shiva is the principal deity of the temple. The Goddess is believed to be highly powerful and offering prayers to her is believed to be extremely beneficial.
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One of the oldest mosques in Kerala, the Juma Masjid is an important pilgrimage site. It is situated on the Kozikhod-Nilmbur-Gudallur road and there are some mausoleums of the Malappuram martyrs located in the vicinity of the Mosque.