Palakkad
- Overview
- Places to see
Overview
Palakkad, or Palghat, is a city in Kerala, a state in southwestern India. The 18th-century Palakkad Fort has sturdy battlements, a moat and a Hanuman temple on its grounds. North, on the Kalpathy River, the 15th-century Viswanatha Swamy Temple is the main venue of the famous Ratholsavam chariot festival. Northeast, near Malampuzha Dam, the town of Malampuzha has a rock garden created from recycled materials. Please note: Kochi Taxi 24/7 offers best affordable and cheap taxi service from Kochi - Cochin, Ernakulam Railway stations and Cochin International Airport to Palakkad and its nearby places
Highlights
Parambikulam National Park
Blooming with in rare varieties of medicinal plants, orchids and fauna, the Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary is hailed to be one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in South India.
Malampuzha Dam
Extending into a charming lake, Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala. Standing 355 feet tall, the dam is built on Malampuzha River, a tributary of Bharathapuzha, Kerala’s second longest river. On the front side of the dam, there lies yet another tourist attraction called Malampuzha Garden. With almost every patch of the garden covered with grasses, the surrounding of the dam appears sound and serene all day long. The Japanese Park, Nandi Park, Malampuzha Yakshi, Krishna Park and music fountains are other spots that attract tourists.
Palakkad Fort
This is the place for the people who want to connect with the history of Palakkad. Commonly known as Tipu’s Fort, the gigantic Palakkad Fort is located in the heart of the city. The glorious attraction of Kerala, Palakkad Fort woos tourists with its mesmerising architecture. Built by Haider Ali in 1766 AD, the fort campus houses Hanuman (Anjaneya) Temple, which will surely leave you spellbound with its unique interiors. Rising above a tiny hill, historians say that the colossal architecture was built as a purpose of improving communication between Palakkad and Coimbatore. Today this Fort is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India. The sober majesty of the Fort walls reminds one of the old tales of valour and courage. Presently, the fort is serene, filled with art and offers the spectacular view of the surrounding area.