Palakkad Fort, most commonly known as Tipu’s Fort, stands ingloriously in the heart of Palakkad city easily accessible via road. The Fort was built by the powerful ruler of the Mysore Kingdom, Hyder Ali in 1766 A.D. It was one of the most significant centers from where most of the military services and invasions were…
Location: Vellinezhi is a renowned village located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Vellinezhi is a vibrant center of traditional arts and crafts. Famous for: Carnatic Music: Vellinezhi is celebrated for its contributions to Carnatic music, a classical music form of South India. The village has produced numerous…
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In the late 1960s, an artist Kanayi Kunhiraman sculpted a bold statue about 30 feet tall in Malampuzha gardens, Palakkad district. This 50-year-old statue of a naked woman sitting with her hair unlocked, legs stretched forward, and eyes half open, has become one of the most famous statues in the district and the state. The…
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Attappady hill station is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Palakkad district. This hill station is surrounded by lush green undulating hills rising up and down to the valleys. Spreading over an average area of 827 square kilometers, this pristine beauty has the largest tribal settlement in Kerala. Picaresque slopes of Western ghats,…
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Dhoni Hills is a pristine beauty located at an altitude offering the most glorious views of the neighboring greenery, majestic waterfalls, high mountain ranges, and much more. Dhoni Hills are quite famous among adventure seekers for its amazing trekking trails. There are four immaculate trekking trails starting from the base of Dhoni hills. Trek to…
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Right behind long-stretching Malampuzha Dam, there stands the beautiful Kava Viewpoint with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, Western ghats, dense forests and a lake flowing beside the area. It is one of the most unexplored yet significant tourist spots in Palakkad district. Embedded within the picaresque setting with glorious green backdrops it is a…
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Nelliyampathy hills located about 62 km away from Palakkad town is a gorgeous peak point that offers the best view of the surrounding hills, waterfalls and mountain ranges. The hill ranges of Nelliyampathy hill station majestically stand with varying heights ranging from 467 m to 1572 m above the sea level. From the smallest to…
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Seethargundu viewpoint offers the most astounding views of the surrounding villages, hills, waterfalls, and faraway greeneries from the clifftop. Seethargundu viewpoint in Palakkad district is about 8 km away from Nelliyampathy hills. The viewpoint is tremendously surrounded by dense forests which inhibits monkeys and other wild animals which can be spotted on your lucky day. …
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Attappadi Reserve Forest is 250 square kilometres protected forest area, that serves as one of the most visited tourist destinations in Palakkad district. The reserve forest resides in the valleys of Nilgiri hills, bordering the Silent Valley National Park. This informal buffer zone is quite famous for the breeding of Black Goats. The Government Goat…
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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary located at a distance of 95 km away from Palakkad town is one of the most unexplored yet beautiful and charming national Parks in all Kerala. Built-in 1973, spread around an area of 285 square kilometres in Chittur Taluk, Palakkad, attracts many to its vicinity with its overwhelming serenity and captivating ambience….