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Palakkad |
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Information about
Palakkad |
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Palakkad is a large town and municipality in the state of Kerala
in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2. The district of
Palakkad is known as the granary of Kerala. Palakkad is a land
of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain streams, dams
and irrigation projects. Palakkad is situated in the foot of the
Western Ghats, and the gateway to Kerala from north. It covers
an area of 4480 square km. Palakkad derives its name from the
Malayalam words Pala (Alsteria scholaris) and Kadu (forest),
which tells that this place was once a beautiful stretch of
forests covered with the sweet scented flowers of the Pala tree.
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Tourist
Attractions in Palakkad |
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The main tourist attractions in Palakkad
are Palakkad Fort, Malampuzha, Kollengode, Lakkidi, Jain Temple
of Jainimedu, Thrithala, Chittur Gurumadam and Attappady. Silent
Valley National Park and Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary are the
famous wildlife sanctuaries which are situated in the Palakkad
district of Kerala. Nelliyampathys is the famous hill station in
Palakkad. The Palakkad Fort is the main tourist attraction in
Palakkad. This old granite fort is situated in the very heart of
the Palakkad town and one of the best preserved fort in Kerala.
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Festivals in
Palakkad |
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Some of the festivals which are celebrated in Palakkad are
Kalpathi Ratholsavam, Vela at Manappuli Kavu, Nenmara Vallengi
Vela, Konganpada of Chittur and Pattambi Neracha. Kalpathi
Ratholsavam is an annual chariot festival at Viswanatha Temple,
celebrated in the month of November. Vela at Manappuli kavu is
an annual festival which is held at the Bhagavathy temple in
March. Nenmara Vallengi Vela is also an annual festival which is
held at the Bhagavathy Temple at Nellikkulangara near Nenmara on
the Pooram day of the Malayalam month of Meenam (Feb / March).
The major highlight of this festival are the firework displays.
Konganpada of Chittur is annual festival of ritual drama that is
held at the Chittur Kavu Bhagavathy Temple. The Pattambi Neracha
festival is conducted in the memory of Aloor Valia Pookkunjikoya
Thangal, known for the Muslim saint of South Malabar. |
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How
to reach Palakkad |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Coimbatore, about 55 kms.
By Rail:
Palakkad Junction Railway Station, about 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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