Palakkad Hotels
Palakkad has a rich and extensive history dating back to Paleololithic period. A large number of megalithic vestiges have been discovered from here.
Tourist Attractions in Palakkad
- Silent Valley:
Silent Valley is at a distance of 80 kms from Palakkad. Recently, it has been declared as a National Park recently. - Malampuzha:
Popularly known as the Vrindavan of Kerala, Malampuzha is known for its scenic beauty. It is only 10 kms from Palakkad. This place has number of attractions including rock garden, fishing facility and other recreational venues.
- Parambikulam:
Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is 110 kms away from Palakkad offers a dazzling sight of rare wild animals. Boat cruisers are offered in the Parambikulam reservoir. The giant "Kannimari Teak" is a sight one could dream of. - Nelliyampathy:
Nelliyampathy Hills are extremely fascinating and provider an easy escape from the sizzling summer of Palakkad. About 75 kms from Palakkad the height of this cool resort ranges from 467 meters to 1572 meters. An excellent trekking spot that gives a panoramic view of about one third of Palakkad. - Dhoni:
Dhoni, a reserve forest, is 15 kms from Palakkad. The forest has among other charismatic sights, with splendid waterfall. The site can be reached after a fairly long climb of 3 hours from the base of the Dhoni Hills. - Attapadi:
Attapadi is situated in an prominent striking mountainous plateau in Western Ghats. It is 80 kms from Palakkad. The plateau offers a brilliant sight of near by mountains. - Palakkad Fort:
Palakkad was built in the year 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore. It is one of the most beautiful and best preserved protected by Archeological Survey of India. - Jain Temple of Jainmedu:
The only existing Jain Temple in South India is loacted at Jainmedu, 3 kms from Palakkad. - Peacock Sanctuary(22 kms from Palakkad):
The National Bird of INDIA, peacock, has got a sanctuary of its own in this part of the country. J.P. Smriti Vanam situated at Walayar, on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, extends nearly to 100 acres. One can have a safari ride here and see deers, elephants and other animals moving freely. The park is located at a distance of 22 kms from Palakkad. - Siruvani(48 kms from Palakkad):
The Architectural Styles gateways on either side of the road across the dam bear the stamp of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They have thick reserved forest has all kinds of wild animals. - Meenvallam:
There are 10 steps of Water Falls at Meenvallam, the originating point of Thuppanadu river. The height of the fall varies from 5 to 45 meters. Meenvallam is located at a distance of 37 kms from Palakkad. Train Tours India - Palakkad Wildlife Sanctuary - Travel tour packages to Palakkad Kerala India. Book holiday packages, wildlife tours, hotels and flights for Palakkad backwaters / Hill Stations / beach holidays.
