Palakkad is a vast stretch of fertile plains interspersed with hills, rivers, mountain streams and forests and is home to the Silent Valley National Park. A 40-kilometre mountain pass known as the Palakkad gap at the foothills of the Western Ghats, acts as a corridor between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
One of the most historically important Palakkad tourist places is the Palakkad fort or Tipu’s fort. Spend a day celebrating picnic in the sprawling green grounds of the fort with your family and enjoy looking at the various statues in the complex.
Located at the foothills of the majestic Western Ghats, the Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala located near Palakkad. It is the perfect place to spend a day with your family walking around in the lush green gardens around and soaking in the untouched natural beauty of the place.
The Jain temple made of beautiful granite stones and featuring images of the Jain Tirthankaras and Yakshinis. Cultural buffs will find the place a delight to visit because it is one of the few temples in India where remains of Jain religion can still be found. The calm environs of the temple offer a getaway from the worries of everyday routine life.
An engineering marvel by all means the pothundi dam is one of the oldest dams in india. With the core wall made of quicklime and jaggery, this dam built across river Padipuzha and river Meenichiladipuzha is a reservoir that expands over an area of 30 square kilometres. The Pothundi dam is also the main source of irrigation for the paddy fields in all the adjacent areas.
Known for its eerie silence that will make you hear and see things you are not sure of, The Silent Valley National Park is one of the most curious Palakkad tourist places.
Surrounded by lush green forests and offering eye-pleasing views of the scenery around, the Mangalam dam is one of the most gorgeous Palakkad tourist places. The diverse variety of flora and fauna make the place an attractive spot for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Spend a day celebrating a picnic with your family or take a boat ride in the reservoir. The secluded area is a perfect getaway destination for weary travellers.
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Encircled by beautiful and majestic Nelliyampathy Hills, the Kollengode palace is a beautiful hotel that offers its guests the best in hospitality and the perfect place to retreat from everyday life. Relax in the midst of lush green environs and enjoy the deep cleansing Ayurvedic treatments offered by the hotel. The paddy fields surrounding the hotel stretch as far as the eye can see and make the setting truly mesmerizing.
Dhoni Hills in Palakkad district is a famous picnic spot noted for its trekking option. The trek from the base area to Malampuzha and Meenavallam and Dhoni waterfalls is very interesting. This three-hour trip to the reserve forest area where the view is extremely beautiful. One can encounter some rare species of flora and fauna on the trek here. The trails are now popular with travellers and trekking enthusiasts. The scenic visuals on display throughout the climb keep the trekkers’ adrenaline rushing and are the perfect reward for the arduous hike. This 4 km-long trekking trail to the Dhoni falls through the lush green environs bestows one with a quiet isolated space to witness nature in its most tranquil form.
Considered as one of the biggest tribal settlements in God’s own country, Attappadi is a quaint little town in the hills and one of the most beautiful and one-of-its-kind Palakkad tourist places.
A precious jewel of not just the state of Kerala but all of South India, Nelliyampahty,, by all means, a tourist's paradise. Blessed with tea, coffee, pepper and orange plantations, this place with its deep forests, breathtaking natural views, waterfalls are definitely among one of the most beautiful and best places to visit in Palakkad.