PALAKKAD

Palakkad or Palghat, situated in the foothills of the Nilgiris, is widely heralded as the gateway to Kerala. A natural break in the mountains, the Palakkad Gap connects Kerala to Tamil Nadu. It holds tremendous historical importance and with the blessing of the monsoons, magically turns fertile green. Palakkad is home to numerous exciting and refreshing places which makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. All of these places have some of the most memorable and exciting experiences hidden in their lap.

While the floors of Kerala are abundantly covered with coconut groves, Palakkad offers extremely contrasting vegetation by housing an extensive number of giant Palmyra trees. With impeccable places to visit and numerous things to do in Palakkad, one never leaves this alluring town disheartened. Sun rays falling on the paddy fields that are crowned by majestic mountains in the backdrop, rivers continuing as far as an eye can see, and waterfalls acting as a perfect element of refreshment, Palakkad is a destination that is no less of the magical details.


MAJOR THINGS TO DO

  1. Befriend Exotic Species

    With the terrains sitting from 300 to 1438 meters above the sea level, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the first Reserve that has scientifically managed the teak plantations including the world’s largest and smallest teak trees. The breathtakingly beautiful flora and fauna of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary have earned this Reserve a spot in the top ecological parts of the country. Being home to tigers, leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, this Reserve is one of those ecological parks that has stepped forward to save the endangered species of tigers in the country.

    Apt for: Solo travelers, couples, families.
    Location: Chittur, Palakkad District, Kerala

  2. Spectate The Magnificent Flora & Fauna

    The serene surroundings, silent atmosphere, green grounds, and unspoiled nature, Silent Valley National Park justifies the name extremely well. The National Park has significant stories from one of the most famous Hindu epics called Mahabharat attached to it. Silent Valley echos sound and make one feel the things that one can never really imagine. The fascinating and intriguing flora and fauna found in this park blow away the minds of the visitors. Housing tigers, giant squirrels, leopards, elephants, lakes, snakes, and other interesting species have made visiting this National Park one of the exciting things to do in Palakkad.

    Time: 8am - 1pm
    Location: Wildlife Warden, Silent Valley Division, Mannarkkad, Palakkad

  3. Embrace The Inner Child

    Offering a great opportunity to beat the sun’s heat in the summer season, visiting Fantasy Park is one of the famous things to do in Palakkad. This theme park not only houses some of the most exciting water rides but is also home to some of the adventure rides that are accessible to all travelers, irrespective of their ages. Allowing adults to take a trip down the memory lane and embrace their childhood, and ensuring the little ones get to experience the most fun-filled moments, this park offers a perfect spot for a family outing when in South.

    Location: Neo-Tech Amusements & Resorts Pvt Ltd

GETTING THERE

Nearest station: Palakkad Junction Railway Station (PGT)
Nearest airport: Coimbatore airport (55km)

LOCATION

Latitude: 10.7867° N
Longitude: 76.0711° E



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