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Palakkad

The district of Palakkad known as the granary of Kerala is a land of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain streams, dams and irrigation projects. Situated at the foot of the Western Ghats, this is the gateway to Kerala from the north. Palakkad derives its name from the Malayalam words Pala (Alsteria scholaris) and kadu (forest) which goes to prove that this place was once a beautiful stretch of forests covered with the sweet scented flowers of the Pala tree.

Places to Visit

Palakkad Fort (Tipu's Fort)
The old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town is one of the best-preserved in Kerala. Hyder Ali of Mysore built it in 1766. The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790. The Archaeological Survey of India now preserves it.

Thiruvalathoor
The ancient temple here has some fine woodwork and stone sculptures.

Dhoni
It takes a three-hour trek from the base of the Dhoni hills, to reach this reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall.

How to Reach

By Air
Nearest airport: Combatore (55 km)

By Rail
Palakkad Junction railway station (5 km from the city) is a major railhead of the Southern Railways.

By Road
Palakkad is connected by an excellent network of roads to all the major cities in India.

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