Palakkad or Palghat is one of the fourteen revenue districts of Kerala. Palakkad has one of the biggest mountain passes in the world, which separates the two parts of the Western Ghats on the border of Kerala with Tamil Nadu. Known as the 'Gateway of Kerala', Palakkad is the chief granary of Kerala. Palakkad has a rich historical background and the remnants of Tipu Sultan's Fort are the reminder of this. Palakkad has a treasure of natural beauty of mountains, forests, fertile plains, rivers, streams, flora and fauna, which you can see when you travel to Palakkad Kerala.
Tourist Attractions
There are several tourist attractions in Palakkad that you can see when you travel to Palakkad Kerala. The Palakkad Fort is situated in the heart of the Palakkad town. Hyder Ali, the Sultan of Mysore, started the work of the fort in 1766 AD under the supervision of a team of French engineers. In the war with the English in 1767 AD, the fort was damaged and Hyder Ali reconstructed it on a solid foundation. The Silent Valley National Park has an area of 90 sq km and is situated in the northeastern corner of the district. The park houses rare species of animals and birds. Thiruvalathoor, 10 km from Palakkad, has an ancient temple with some fine woodwork and stone sculptures. Dhoni, 15 km from Palakkad, is a beautiful reserve forest area with a waterfall. Malampuzha is referred as the Vrindavan of Kerala. The garden is designed after the Mughal Gardens. The colossal 'Yakshi' statue situated in the garden is eye-catching for the visitors. The fish-shaped aquarium is another attraction which you can see when you travel to Palakkad Kerala.
Excursion Tours
There are many places where the tourists can go on an excursion when they travel to Palakkad Kerala. The Kollengode Palace, the Vishnu Temple and the poet P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial must be visited in Kollengode. Meenkara is an ideal picnic spot at the site of a dam across the river Gayathri that flows into the Bharathapuzha. Mangalam Dam is built across the Cherukunnath River, which a tributary of the Mangalam River.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to Palakkad is at Kozhikode, which is 93 km away.
By Rail: Palakkad is a major junction in Kerala and is well connected to other major towns of Kerala and the neighboring states.
By Road: Palakkad is connected to all the other major towns in Kerala by State as well as Private Bus and Taxi services.
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