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Meenvallam waterfalls is a hidden gem in Palakkad district that cascades from as high as 45 metres into the Thuppanadu river which originates from the Kalladikodan hills
Adakkaputhur village is famed for its handmade ‘Adakkaputhur metal mirror’ which enjoys a prime status with its unique craftsmanship
The picturesque forest of Parambikulam is home to a plethora of indigenous flora and fauna. This lush paradise has around 40 species of mammals, 47 species of fish and 25…
Malampuzha dam, located about 10 km from Palakkad, is one of the major attractions in Palakkad. It is the largest reservoir in Kerala and was built in 1955 across Malampu…
Hill stations are often sought as a place of solace, as much for their salubrious climate as for their picture-postcard views and eye-soothing lush green landscapes. Nell…
Kalpathi Street in Palakkad district welcomes you to a heritage lane with look-alike houses that creates an old-world charm. You will be surrounded by edifices in the tra…
The first heritage village in the state, Kalpathy in Palakkad district is famous for its unique architecture, culture and Rathotsavam (chariot festival)
An earthen dam, Pothundi Dam has a beautiful garden and a wide range of attractions amid a photographic environment
An intrinsic folk theatre of Palakkad, Porattukali is an interfusion of dance, music and satire.
The Kunchan Nambiar Smarakam, the memorial at his birthplace incorporating his ancestral Kalakkath house in Killikkurissiimangalam in Lakkidi, Palakkad, Kerala, India.
Mangalamkunnu a small province in the village of Sreekrishnapuram in the district of Palakkad is noted for its family pets - Elephant. Mangalamkunnu Tharavadu came to be…
Ottappalam famous for its annual festivals is located in Palakkad district, Kerala. Lakkidi, the birth place of Kunchan Nambiar is near Ottappalam.
Parambikkulam Tiger Reserve is located between the Anamalai mountain ranges in the adjoining state of Tamil Nadu and that of the Nelliyampathy ranges in Kerala.
A small village in Palakkad, Vellinezhi has over the decades emerged as the treasure trove of various art forms
Poomully Mana in the Palakkad district of Kerala is the house of experts in Ayurveda, Kalarippayattu, and Yoga and also of performing arts.
The hills of Rayiranellur near Pattambi, Palakkad is an enigma to any traveller. At Rayiranellur Mala, a 500 m hill, myth meets history. Shrouded in mysticism, this is wh…
Conceived and designed by noted sculptor Nek Chand Saini, this garden gives a second lease of life to discarded scrap materials such as cans, plastic bottles, broken tile…
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Tholpavakoothu or shadow puppetry using leather puppets is a ritual art popular in the northern districts of Kerala, viz. Palakkad and Malappuram. The lead puppeteer is c…
Silent Valley National Park, situated at Mannarkkad in Palakkad district is the core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Silent Valley offers some of the best trekking and…
Meenvallam Waterfalls is situated in Palakkad district. Originating from the Thuppanadu River - a part of Western Ghats, these falls drop step by step from a height of 5…
Fantasy Park is a popular amusement park in Malampuzha in Palakkad district.
Attappady or Attappadi is one of the largest tribal settlements in Kerala and is located at Mannarkkad in Palakkad district. Tribals like Irulas, Mudugas and Kurumbar liv…
Located 46 km north of Mannarkad, Palakkad district of Kerala, is the Siruvani Reservoir
Malampuzha situated 10 km from Palakkad district, Kerala is a little township on the foot hills of the Western Ghats. This picnic spot has a dam and garden for leisure.
Olappamanna Mana, located at Vellinezhi, Cherplassery in Palakkad is the ancestral home of feudal lords belonging to the priestly Namboodiri Brahmins of Cherplassery, who…
Krishnankutty Pulavar Memorial is situated at Koonathara near Shoranur in Palakkad district of Kerala. This is a centre which promotes and sustains the old ritual art for…
Thenari is believed that the waters of this natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here, is as sacred as the waters of the Ganges.
Chittur Gurumadam in Palakkad district, Kerala is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of Adhyatma Ramayana.
Nestled atop the magical Western Ghats, Pakuthipaalam abounds in the grandeur of nature. It is located 12 km from Nelliyampathy in Palakkad
Chinakkathoor Pooram, the annual festival of Chinakkathoor Bhagavathy Temple at Palappuram in Palakkad, Kerala, India.
Silent Valley National Park, one to the hot spots in the world located in Palakkad district, Kerala, India.
Just a short distance of 30 km from Palakkad town lies the captivating Meenvallam Waterfalls
Renowned musicians from different parts of the world owe part of their success to a quaint village in Palakkad district
Kalpathy Ratholsavam is one of the most celebrated festivals in Palakkad district. The festival begins with a flag hoisting ceremony conducted at Sree Viswanathaswamy tem…
Navara Eco Farm on the banks of Chittur river in Palakkad district of Kerala is a unique farming venture which gave importance to the fast losing significance of Navara,…
Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple is situated in Palakkad.
Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple, situated near Pattambi in Palakkad has some of the most intricate laterite sculptures in Kerala.
The Fort of Tipu Sultan, also known as Palakkad Fort, is in the heart of Palakkad town, Kerala. The fort was built by Hyder Ali, the emperor of Mysore province, in the ye…
Nelliyampathy, a sight to behold is located near Nenmara in Palakkad district of Kerala.
Thiruvalathoor is ancient temple at Palakkad has some fine wood work and stone sculptures.
Kottayi village in Palakkad is the birth place of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. The place hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music festival in memory of th…
Kunchan Smarakam is situated at Killikurissimangalam at Lakkidi which is about 30 km from Palakkad district, Kerala. It is a memorial dedicated to Kunchan Nambiar, the in…
Kathakali sadanam, one of the noted Kathakali (classical theatre art form) training centres located at Perur in Palakkad district of Kerala.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, also a wildlife sanctuary nestles between the Anamalai hills and the Nelliampathy hills is situated in Chittur taluk of Palakkad distric…
