PLACES
TO VISIT
Palakkad Fort
The
old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town is one of the best
preserved in Kerala. It was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766. The fort was
taken over and modified by the British in 1790. It is now preserved by the Archaeological
Survey of India.
Thrithala
75 km from Palakkad This place is noted for its monuments and historic ruins.
The Siva Temple and the ruins of a mud fort near Thrithala on the Chalissery
road are notable cultural monuments. The Kattilmadam Temple, a small granite
Buddhist monument on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road, is of great archaeological
importance. It is believed to date back to the 9th/10th century AD. The Paakkanaar
memorial, honouring the Pariah saint, stands near Thrithala Koottanad road.
This is also the native place of renowned writer and social reformer VT Bhattathiripad.
Malampuzha Garden
10
km from Palakkad This famous picnic spot which comprises a dam and beautifully
landscaped gardens, is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats. There
are frequent buses to this place from Palakkad.
Fantasy Park
(1400 - 2100 hrs on week days and 1100 - 2100 hrs on Saturdays, Sundays and
national holidays). Entrance fee: Adults Rs. 20 Children Rs. 10. Separate charges
for rides and computer games. Block tickets: Adults Rs. 80 Children Rs. 60
Pothundy
45 km from Palakkad Situated on the way to Nelliampathy, the Pothundy Reservoir
Complex is a charming location for picnics and half-day trips.
Thiruvalathoor
10 km from Palakkad The ancient temple here has some fine wood work and stone
sculptures.
Thenari
It 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.
Dhoni
15 km from Palakkad It takes a three hour trek from the base of the Dhoni hills
to reach this reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall.
Kottayi
15 km via Poodur from Palakkad This tiny village is the native place of the
late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music.
Kollengode
19 km south of Palakkad Kollengode or the abode of blacksmiths enshrines the
pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The Kollengode Palace, the Vishnu Temple
and the poet P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial are worth visiting. Seethakundu and
Govindamalai hills near Kaachankurichi are ideal for adventurous trekkers.
Lakkidi
30 km from Palakkad Killikkurissimangalam at Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunchan
Nambiar, the 18th century satirist and exponent of the Tullal (classical art
form). The poet's house has been preserved as a monument by the State Government.
Meenkara
32 km from Palakkad This picnic spot is the site of a dam across the river Gayathri
which flows into the Bharathapuzha.
Ottappalam
35 km from Palakkad
The town is known for its numerous places of worship and their colourful
festivals. Durga Temple the Pooram at Chenakkathur the Nercha festival commemorating
the Aulia.
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