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Sight Seeing & Places of Interest near Mannarkkad
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 The Emarald Hotel is placed quite near to the Silent Valley National Park and is situated almost in the centre of Kerala state, India, around 40km wide natural gap in the mountains here. 960 km long Western Ghats is perhaps the most influential factor for Tourists and provides an excellent opportunity for sight seeing. Thick forests, trekking on the ghats, numerous streams with crystal clear water to quench your thirst while traveling along the forests hearing to the symphonies of different type of birds, several dams and the gardens in them have made this place a tourist's paradise. Our adventure tour packages include different attractive hill stations, natural forests, rivers and water falls.
The Silent Valley National Park, is probably one of the most magnificent gifts of nature to the mankind. Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and the mist - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impression upon the soul of man. The Uniquely preserved tropical rain forest with all its pristine glory with an almost unbroken ecological history, the silent Valley is seldom silent. It has an inexplicably unique character about it, the dense forest, the music of the birds and its quiet majesty. The Valley has a far representation of all peninsular mammals.
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 Malampuzha Garden is the Vrindavan of Kerala. Malampuzha exudes the charm of the harmony of Nature, a perfect synchronization of the grandeur of the mountain blending with the serenity of rivers. The reservoir is ideal for Boating and Fishing.
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 Tucked away in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliyampathi ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats, the Parambikulam wild life sanctuary is a fare example of serene tranquil and undisturbed Eco systems. It reminds you of a favourite quote from Pablo Neruda "I grew up in this town, my poetry was born between the hill and the river, it took its voice from the rain, and like the timber, it steeped itself in the forests".
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 ISeven Natural water falls you can see inside this thick forest. Even in a less exaggerated description, any verbal account of a person is bound to find itself employing an assortment of waterfalls, lightning rods, landscapes, birds, etc, Meenvallam is a glory to visit.
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 Attappadi is a Tribal abode and they lived in forest in closely built huts called Ooru(Hamlet). Those who appreciate the ways of simple tribes, where every activity is direct and immediately understandable, are able to live among them, sing along with them and dance with them. They in return treat the tourists with utmost respect.
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 Silent Valley Resort is one of the best ayurvedic health resorts in Kerala at a small village Pulamanthole, placed between Perinthalmanna and Pattambi, which is easily accessible from all over Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Tourists from all over the world are attracted to this resort by its splendors and the highest level of hospitality.
Pulamanthole, a small hamlet on the banks of River Kunthy is well known for its ayurvedic tradition. This land is blessed with the presence of a century old Rudra Dhanwanthari (The God Of Ayurveda, as per Indian Myths) Temple, which is very close to the resort. Ashta vaidyan Pulamanthole Moose, who was a legendary ayurvedic doctor hails from this village and he was a strict follower of traditional ayurvedic treatments. The heritage of this village encrypts that the greatest guru (teacher) of ayurveda "VAGBHADAN" had spent his last days in this land under a huge banyan tree. The centuries old banyan tree is no more. However a younger one has come up in the same place where people still light "Kalvilakku" (traditional lamp made of stone) in memory and respect for the great guru of ayurveda.
Tourists are entertained to visit the near by Rudra Dhanwanthary Temple (The temple of the God of Medicines) and visit to the Moose's illam (The house where the Brahmin community in Kerala live is called Illam.) to see and experience the traditional ayurvedic medicine making and treatment.
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 Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this is an important pilgrim centre in Malappuram district about 40 kms from Emarald Hotel Mannarkkad. The annual Pooram festival celebrated in March /April attracts large numbers of devotees. A unique custom here is the arrival of Vellathiri in the Pooram ground to give audience to the Malayankutty, the headman of the Pana tribal community. Kalampattu is an important offering here. Mangalya pooja, Rigveda laksharchana and Chandattam are other important poojas.
The temple is located about 3 km west of Angadipuram on the way to Malappuram from Perinthalmanna.
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 Palakkad (Palghat) Fort or Tippu's Fort is an imposing fort situated in an area of 15 acres, on the western border of Palakkad town, about 40 kms from Emarald Hotel Mannarkkad, in the state of Kerala. A protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India, this is one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.
Palakkad Fort-Tippu's Fort has great historical importance, and also represents the rich cultural heritage of Kerala. The Fort narrates the history of Mysore invasion and the advent of the British to the region. |
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