About Palakkad

Palakkad lies near a wide low gap or pass in the Western Ghats mountain ranges that separates Kerala from Tamil Nadu. Consequently the city is a major conduit for travel between the two states. Palakkad is 4,480 km² and the population is 2,617,072. Palakkad is the land of Palmyras and Paddy fields. It is the chief granary of Kerala, often called the Gateway of Kerala. Palakkad lies at the foot of the gigantic Western ghats on the border of Kerala. This city surrounded by mountains, forests and fertile valleys, rivers and mountains streams are rich in flora and fauna.Palakkad lies at the foot of gigantic Western ghats , on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This district with mountains, forest and fertile valleys, rivers and mountain streams are rich in flora and fona. The Sahya ranges bordering the region and the 20 mile gap in the mountains exert a dominant influence on the climate of the region. Many rivers that flow in the Bharatapuzha, the life line of Kerala, arise from these mountains.


Top Tourist Attractions

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Palakkad Fort

Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic fort located in the heart of Palakkad town in the state of Kerala, India. he fort served as a military stronghold and was strategically important for controlling trade and communication between the two sides of the Western Ghats.

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Nelliyampathy Hills

Nelliyampathy is a picturesque hill station located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. The hills of Nelliyampathy are known for their lush greenery, tea and coffee plantations, and scenic landscapes.Pothundi Dam is a popular attraction in Nelliyampathy.

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Silent Valley National Park

Silent Valley National Park is a pristine and ecologically rich national park located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India.The park is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is considered one of the last tracts of undisturbed tropical evergreen rainforests in India.

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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Western Ghats, on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.It covers an extensive area, making it one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. The sanctuary spans across the Parambikulam and Anamalai hills.

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Dhoni Waterfalls

Dhoni Hills, located around 12 kms from Palakkad town, is a popular tourist destination in Kerala. With its misty mountains, a pristine waterfall Dhoni is a lush green tropical paradise which holds you to captivate in its rich natural beauty.

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Agali

Agali is a tribal taluk in Kerala state covering an area of 735 km2 (284 sq mi). It is carved out from Mannarkkad taluk in Palakkad district on February 2021.Attappady Reserve Forest is a protected area comprising 249 km2 of land area in the western parts of Attappady.It is one among the reserved forests and protected forests of India.