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Place

Distance from Palakkad

Importance

Palakkad Fort

 At Palakkad The old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766.

Fantasy Park

10 K.M

 (1400 – 2100 hrs on weekdays and 1100 –2100 hrs on Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays) Attractions: Rides and computer games 

Malampuzha Garden

 10 K.M.

This famous picnic spot which comprises a dam and beautifully landscaped gardens

Other Attracions the Garden Phone No.815280.  Rock garden Ph.No.815140.  Aerial ropeway across the garden.  Telescope tower.  Boating and fishing facilities.  Swimming pool.  Fresh water aquarium.  Snake park.

Thiruvalathoor

 10 K.M. The ancient temple here exhibits some fine wood work and stone sculptures 

Dhoni

 15 K.M It is a 3 hour trek from the base on the Dhoni Hills to this reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall.

Kottayi

15 K.M.

(via Poodur)

 This village is the native place of the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music. 

Kollengode

 19 K.M  The Kollengode Palace, the Vishnu Temple and the Poet P.Kunhiraman Nair Memorial are worth visiting. 

Lakkidi

 30 K.M Killikkurissimangalam at Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunchan Nambiar,.  The poet’s house is preserved as a monument by the State Govt.

 Siruvani

 48 K.M. The gateways on either side of the rod across the dam are typical of the Kerala and Tamil architectural styles . 
 

Parambikulam Wildlife

Sanctuary

 110 K.M Sprawled across 285 sq.km. this Sanctuary is home to rare fauna.  The oldest teak tree, Kannimari stands tall here.  Boating/cruising facilities are available at the Reservoir .  Ph.04253-67233/ 67228 permitting authority:  Divitional  Forest Officer. 

Nelliyampathy

 40 K.M At least 10 hair pin bends have to be negotiated on the Ghat Road through the evergreen forest .  This hill station 467 m to 1572 m above sea  level.
Silent Valley National Park 40 K.M. The 89.52 sq.km national park is believed to be the sole surviving bit of evergreen forest in the Sahya Ranges. Permitting authority:  Wildlife Warden, Silent Vally National Park  Ph.453225
Chittur Garumadam - This memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan the author of Adhyatma Ramayana is located on the banks of the river Sokanasini

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