Explore Palakkad
KALPATHY TEMPLE & GRAMAM
Kalpathy or Kalpathi is a residential area in Palakkad city, It is famous for the Viswanatha Swamy Temple, which is located along the banks of the Kalpathy river, one of the tributaries of the Bharathapuzha. Kalpathy is also famous for its agraharam, or traditional village. It is the first heritage village in Kerala. The annual festival Kalpathy Ratholsavam is held here, with chariots as the main attraction
SILENT VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Silent Valley National Park is a national park in Kerala, India. It is located in the Nilgiri hills and has a core area of 89.52 km2 (34.56 sq mi). It is surrounded by a buffer zone of 148 km2 (57 sq mi). This national park has some rare species of flora and fauna. Silent Valley National Park was explored in 1847 by the botanist Robert Wight. It is located in the border of Mannarkkad Taluk of Palakkad district. It is located in the rich biodiversity of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
PARAMBIKULAM TIGER RESERVE
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which also includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 643.66 square kilometres (248.5 sq mi) protected area lying in Palakkad district and Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India. The Wildlife Sanctuary, which had an area of 285 square kilometres (110 sq mi) was established in part in 1973 and 1984. It is in the Sungam range of hills between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as part of the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve on 19 February 2010.
MALAMPUZHA DAM
Malampuzha Dam is the second largest dam and reservoirs in Kerala, located near Palakkad, in the state of Kerala in South India, built post independence by the then Madras state. Situated in the scenic hills of the Western Ghats in the background it is a combination of a masonry dam with a length of 1,849 metres and an earthen dam with a length of 220 metres making it the longest dam in the state.The dam is 355 feet high and impounds the Malampuzha River, a tributary of Bharathappuzha, Kerala’s second longest river.
FANTACY PARK
A world-class amusement park with a variety of rides, pools and attractions near Malampuzha in Palakkad. It is a great place for a day trip or a family vacation for all ages. It is located very close to Palakkad city on the way to Malampuzha Dam. Fantasy Park is a premier amusement park in the southern state of Kerala. With the backdrop of the Western Ghats, the fun-filled park is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Spread over 17 acres, Fantasy Park has over 35 rides in its dry area and water theme park, as well as a planetarium that offers a world-class experience for children.
PALAKKAD FORT
The Palakkad Fort is said to have existed from very ancient times, but is believed to have been built in its present form in 1766 A.D., but little is known about its early history. The local ruler, Palakkad Achan, was originally a tributary of the Zamorin, but became independent in the early eighteenth century. In 1757, he sent a representative to Hyder Ali seeking help against an invasion threatened by the Zamorin. Hyder Ali seized the opportunity to gain a strategically important position like Palakkad, and from then until 1790 the fort remained in the hands of either the Sultans of Mysore or the British.