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Palakkad is a small, yet beautiful town in Kerala.
It is known as the gateway of Kerala. The name
Palakkad is derived from the words Pala, a sweet
scented flower and Kaadu (forest).
It connects Kerala to the plains in the state of
Tamilnadu. It has the biggest mountain pass that
divides the two folds of the Western Ghats.
It is renowned for its historical background. The
lush forests, wild life sanctuaries, rivers, rare
species of birds, animals, traditional Ayurvedic
treatment centers and historical remnants make
Palakkad a noteworthy place to visit. |
Places To Visit In
Palakkad:
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Palakkad Fort:
Palakkad Fort is located in the heart of Palakkad town.
It is a granite structure, built by Haider Ali in the
year 1766. The fort is also known as Tippu’s fort. Tippu
Sultan is the son of Haider Ali. It is a well preserved
fort that features an open air auditorium called Rappadi.
There is a large ground between the Fort and the town
hall in Palakkad. This ground served as a staple for
elephants and horses in Tippu Sultan’s army. You can see
a small Hanuman temple inside the fort. There is also a
children’s park on one side of the fort.
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Malampuzha Dam:
Malampuzha dam in Palakkad is one of the most beautiful
tourist spots in Kerala. It is the largest reservoir in
the state, which has the capacity to hold 8000 square
meters of water. The picturesque hills of the Western
Ghats serve as a backdrop for this dam. The dam is built
across the river Malampuzha.
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Malampuzha Dam Garden:
Malampuzha dam garden is famously known as the Vrindavan
of Kerala. The lush lawns, stunning flower beds,
glittering pools and fountains make it a heaven on
earth. Aquarium and Snake Park near the garden amuse the
children very much. The Japanese style garden offers an
enchanting appearance to the landscape. Thread garden,
rock garden and the fantasy park are some other
attractions in this place. The sculpture of Yakshi is an
important art piece to see in Malampuzha dam garden.
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Silent Valley National Park:
Silent valley National Park is located in the district
of Palakkad. It spreads over 89 kilometers along the
Kunthipuzha river valley. It is home to lion tailed
Macaque. It offers habitat to more than hundred species
of butterflies, four hundred species of moths, Great
Indian horn bill, Ceylon Frogmouth, tiger, elephant,
leopard, wild boar, sambar, viper, Malabar Squirrel and
Niligiri langur. There are several varieties of trees
found in this park. An old tree in this park has a huge
hollow that can hide up to twelve persons.
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Parambikulam:
Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is situated in Palakkad
district that has rich wildlife and vegetation. It is
home to 39 species of mammals, 268 species of birds,
more than sixty species of reptiles and more than
hundred species of butterflies. Travancore flying
squirrel, bonnet macaque, Sloth bear, Niligiri langur,
panther and tiger are some of the important mammals
found here. Teak, sandalwood, rosewood and neem are the
main varieties of trees that can be seen here.
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