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Palakkad Tourism Map

Palakkad (the other name Palghat is a contribution of the British Raj) is prime among Kerala's most picturesque districts, thanks to its distinctive palmyra trees and extensive green paddy fields. Palakkad has probably the biggest mountain pass in the world (30-40 Kms) separating the two folds of the Western Ghats on the border of Kerala with Tamil Nadu. Palakkad is rightfully therefore known as the Gateway of Kerala, giving the rest of India access to the State. For precisely the same reasons, Palakkad had to bear the brunt of invasions from the bordering kingdoms in the past. It therefore no wonder that this place is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnic denominations, enriching its life, arts & culture.

Demography :-

Geographical Area - 4480 sq.k.m
Population - 130,736 (2001)

Transportation :-

Railway - Palakkad is a railway junction on India's Southern Railway. The cities of Pollachi, Dindigul and Madurai are connected by the meter gauge track starting from here.

Airport - The nearest airport is Coimbatore, 55 km away in Tamil Nadu. However, Kerala's own Cochin Airport is 160 km away. Palakkad Junction is the main railway station and is only five km from the city.

Road - The National Highway 47 between Salem-Kanyakumari and the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway 213 pass through the district. Another important road is the Palakkad Ponnani which connects NH 47 and NH 17.

Climate :-

The climate of palakkad dist is tropical.
March to May -hot
During mansoon months (june to september), the palakkad dist. receive heavy rain.

Important Places :-

Fantasy Park
Pothundy
Thiruvalathoor
Kottayi
Lakkid
Kollengode
Meenkara
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Thrithala
Nelliyampathy
Malampuzha
Ottapalam
Pothundi