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Places to Visit Near Palakkad
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 Malampuzha Garden is the Vrindhavan 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 Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliyampathi ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats, the Parambikulam wild life sanctuaries are a fare example of serene tranquil and undisturbed Eco systems.
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 Seven 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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 Nilambur is famous for its teak plantation. The oldest teak plantation of the world is in the Conolly's plot is just 2 Kms, from Nilambur town. The plot was named in memory of HV Conolly the then Malabar District collector, who was instrumental in raising the teak plantation in the entire Nilambur area. Sir Chathu Menon, a forest officer under Conolly, organized the hectic task of planning Teak. Chathu Menon was laid to rest in the Teak garden in the Conolly's plot. The plot of 2.31 hectares is beside the Chaliyar River at Aruvakkode, where a country boat ferry awaits visitors.
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 Four Kms, away from Nilambur, on the side of Nilambur-Gudallur road, is world's first Teak Museum and a sub center of Kerala Forest Research Institute. In the Teak Museum, a visitor can have at hand, information on all aspects of teak. The museum, arranged in a two storied building, exhibits articles and details of historic, aesthetic and scientific value. Eighteen Kms, away from Nilabur, is Nedumkayam where the rain forests flourish. Form the wooden rest house built by the Britishers, elephants and deer can be viewed. An elephant-taming center is also there. Half an hour jeep journey through the thick forests from Nedumkayam, leads to Mancherri, the settlement of Chola Naickas, a primitive tribe. Beyond Chaliyar river, 27 Kms. From Nilambur, is Valamthode, a hill top place where a perennial waterfall attracts people. This too is a tribal settlement. Road accessibility is through Kozhikode district by Areekode-Mukkam Road. Nilambur town is famous for kovilakams where the Rajas resided and ruled the land. The Kovilakams have beautiful frescoes and art works in wood. The forest division offices (Nilambur North & South) are functioning from here. It is the terminus of Shornur-Nilambur railway and it is 40 Kms from Malappuram town.
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Places near Perinthalmanna
 Twenty Kms. South-East of Malappuram, this town is the headquarters of Perinthalmanna Taluk. Thirumandham kunnu temple and Tali temple in Angadippuram, 2 Kms. from Perinthalmanna, are important pilgrim centers, Tiruurkad, a place 6 Kms. away from Perinthalmanna, in Kozhikode road, is famous for its Muslim educational complex and Yathimkhana. The Mankada Kovilakam, 8 Kms. away in Majeri road, was the seat of the ruling family, under old Valluvanad Kingdom. A Chaverthara, preserved near the Thirumandham kunnu temple, is a memorium for the martyrs of Mamankam.
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