Palakkad Tour and Travel Guide

Palakkad—Region with the bliss of nature

About Palakkad Tour and Travel Guide

The silent town of Palakkad located in central Kerala has a picturesque landscape, mesmerizing scenery as well as crystal clear backwaters. Also called Palghat, Pallakad is situated by the side of a wide low pass located in the mountain ranges of Western Ghats. Palakkad is also called the land of Palmyras as well as Paddy Fields and is also called the principal granary of Kerala. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

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Palakkad has the name extracted from palm trees that were abundant in this area once upon a time. This area links Kerala to Tamil Nadu and matches in a cultural sense as well, because here villagers speak Tamil unlike Malayalam in other parts of Kerala. You can come here through Kerala trip packages.

Palakkad is popular ruin of the Fort of Tipu Sultan, four dams as well as the Fantasy Park. Some other places you can visit here are Palakkad Fort, Silent Valley National Park, Pothundy Dam, Jain Temple, Dhoni waterfalls, Walayar Dam, etc. You can come here through Kerala heritage trip packages.

Place to Visit In Palakkad

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad 

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve as well as Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Palakkad is well known for the constant efforts for preserving the tiger population that is rare. Engulfing hills, as well as rivers with flora and fauna, make it the hotspot for a trek as well as a safari.

The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a well-protected ecological region located in the Western Ghats. Having lush vegetation as well as wildlife, this spot does not have human interference to a significant extent. Some of the wildlife here includes lion-tailed macaques, Bengal tigers, Indian leopards, wild boars, sloths, king cobra, Travancore kukri snake as well as the Western Ghats flying lizard apart from various others. When it comes to flora, you have teak, sandalwood, neem as well as rosewood trees. This sanctuary comprises indigenous tribes like Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar, and Mala Malasar. You can come here through the Kerala wildlife trip package.

Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad

The Silent Valley National Park Comprises lush green forests as well as a splendid glimpse of diverse flora and fauna. It is a sought-after destination for nature as well as lovers of wildlife from different parts of the world. With an area of 89 square kilometers, the Silent Valley National Park is situated in the Kundali Hills located in the Western Ghats of Kerala in southern India. With its distinct status of a rainforest, this national park is a sight to see. The Safari as well as the stop-overs make a trip wonderful. You can come here through Kerala natural habitat trip packages.

Here you find the virgin tract of tropical forests in India. Though little in size as compared to various other national parks in India, it has the Sylvan environment apart from lofty as well as majestic peaks as well as various rivers running through. It is among the wonderful national parks of  India and you can come here through Kerala wildlife packages.

The various plant, as well as animal species found here, are worth mentioning. The park has a big faunal as well as floral population apart from the endangered species that reside here without any harm from the external environment. Here you can see the elephant, tiger, lion-tailed macaque, gaur, wild pig, panther as well as sambar. The park comprises tropical, moist evergreen-type vegetation. You will have a good time at River Kunthi descending from the Nilgiri Hills and moving through this region. The travelers enjoy crystal-clear water that is free of impurities. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Mangalam Dam, Palakkad

Mangalam Dam is constructed on a tributary of River Mangalam as well as River Cherukunnapuzzha to meet the irrigation needs of the region. The dam is a mesmerizing view amid the thick forests. The wildlife in the forest region is also visible around the reservoir. Here you are free from the mechanical life of the city. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

Vadakkanthara Temple, Palakkad

This is the temple of Goddess Karnaki having been mentioned in the Tamil epic Silapathikaram as a legendary woman. The Vadakkanthara Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathy Temple has the goddess in idolise form. Apart from the religious reverence, the Temple has sprawling architecture related to the Kerala traditional style.

Apart from Karnaki, you find temples related to other deities like Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ganesha, Lord Nagaraj, etc The temple opens each day at 04:30 A.M. till 11:30 A.M. and also from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. You do not have the entry fee. You can come here through Kerala religious trip packages.

Ottapalam, Palakkad

Ottapalam is a silent small town located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river. With the untouched natural beauty, this region has many palm trees. Ottapalam is mentioned in ancient history as being the host of various cultural events at the time of the rule of the Zamorins of Calicut. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Palakkad Fort, Palakkad

The Palakkad Fort is a wonderful historical monument having integrated the high walls along with the adjacent green gardens. One of the well-preserved forts in Kerala, the Palakkad fort was constructed in  1766 AD by Hyder Ali, father of legendary ruler Tipu Sultan. It is a guarded monument and comes under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India. You can come here through the Kerala heritage trip package.