Places to Visit in Palakkad

Top attractions and must-see spots in Palakkad

  • Dhoni Waterfalls

    A forest waterfall on Dhoni hills reached by a multi hour trek through teak plantations.

  • Jainimedu Jain Temple

    A granite Jain temple over five centuries old on the banks of the Kalpathy river, rare in Kerala.

  • Kalpathy Heritage Village

    Kerala's first declared heritage village, a centuries old Tamil Brahmin agraharam beside the Kalpathy river.

  • Kanjirapuzha Dam

    A reservoir dam on the valley floor of the Western Ghats, a quieter picnic stop away from the crowds.

  • Kollengode Palace

    A former royal residence blending Kerala and European architecture in a quiet countryside village.

  • Lulu Mall Palakkad

    A modern shopping mall on the Kochi Salem highway with a large hypermarket and multi cuisine food court.

  • Malampuzha Dam and Garden

    Kerala's largest reservoir paired with landscaped gardens, an aerial ropeway, and the iconic Yakshi sculpture.

  • Malampuzha Rock Garden

    A rock garden built entirely from waste materials, the only one of its kind in South India after Chandigarh.

  • Nellikulangara Bhagavathy Temple

    A Bhagavathy temple in Nenmara, Palakkad, famous for the grand Nenmara Vallangi Vela festival with decorated elephants, traditional percussion, and fireworks.

  • Nelliyampathy Hills

    A tea and coffee estate hill station often called the poor man's Ooty, reached by a winding forest drive.

  • Palakkad Fort (Tipu's Fort)

    An 18th century granite fort built by Hyder Ali, later strengthened by Tipu Sultan, now a protected monument.

  • Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

    A tiger reserve spanning hills, valleys, and three reservoirs, reached on a scenic drive from Palakkad town.

  • Pothundy Dam

    A 19th century earthen dam marking the scenic entry point to the Nelliyampathy hills.

  • Seethargundu Viewpoint

    A cliffside viewpoint inside a tea estate with a waterfall, believed to be where Rama and Sita once rested.

  • Silent Valley National Park

    One of India's last untouched tropical rainforests, home to the endangered lion tailed macaque.

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