Palakkad Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad city of Kerala state, southern India. It was recaptured and rebuilt grandly by Sultan Hyder Ali in 1766 A.D and remains one of the best-preserved forts in Kerala.
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Malampuzha Garden and Dam
Malampuzha Garden in Palakkad district is the only rock-cut garden in South India made by Nek Chand, the renowned artist and winner of the prestigious Padmashree Award. The entire garden is made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials.
Nelliyampathy Hills
From the town of Nenmara in Palakkad district, the cloud-caressed peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy Hill ranges are a sight to behold. The height of the hills ranges from 467 m to 1,572 m and it has an extremely calming effect on all who view it.
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. It is surrounded by a buffer zone of 148 km². This national park has some rare species of flora and fauna.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which also includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 643.66 square kilometres protected area lying in Palakkad district and Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India.
Dhoni Waterfalls
Some travellers wish to explore new places and some to go back to the road they had travelled already. Dhoni is a pristine piece of nature, where hills always call you back. Dhoni is a heavenly charm with misty mountains and the reserve forest is just about 12 km from Palakkad town.
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Sree Anjaneya Temple, Fort, Palakkad
Fort Hanuman temple is very old and well-known in Palakkad District, Kerala. People have worshipped Palakkad Fort Sri Hanuman Swamy for a long time. They come to the temple to ask for help with their problems, to feel better when they’re sad, and to bring good things to their families.
Sri Ramapuram Vishnu Temple, Vadakkanthara
This temple, constructed six centuries ago for Lord Rama, is among Palakkad’s oldest temples, worth visiting for its unique architecture and deity.
Vadakanthara Sree Thirupuraikkal Bhagavathi Temple
Sri Thirupuraikkal Bhagvathy Temple is one of Palakkad’s famous ancient temples, known for its beauty and significance in representing the creation, existence, and destruction of the universe.