Palakkad lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, the dreamy land of misty mountains with its evergreen tropical forests, dams, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, rare birds, historical monuments, temples and traditional Ayurvedic treatment centers. Palakkad is fast becoming a favourite for Kerala tour packages, and has tremendous scope to become known as one of the best tourist destinations in India. The district is gifted with the beauty of the untouched Nelliampathy hills, the unique Silent Valley National Park, the famous Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, the Attappady hills and many spectacular dams, such as Malampuzha, Mangalam, Pothundi, Kanjirappuzha, Siruvani and Parambikulam.
Attractions
In the heart of the town you will find the well-preserved Tipu Fort, built by Haider Ali of Mysore in 1766 AD, and later renovated by Tipu Sultan. One of the oldest Hanuman Temples in India is situated in the same compound. Another famous destination is Kalpathy, one of the ancient ‘Brahmin Agraharams’, or ‘priestly quarters’ of Kerala, located in the heart of the town. ‘Ratholsavam’ festival is held there in mid-November.
Cultural Attractions
The cultural heritage of Kerala is revealed in its varied dance forms, martial arts and cuisine. The most famous dance style of Kerala, if not India, is Kathakali. This complicated dance form incorporates hand movements and intricate facial expressions, as well as ornate costume, to portray stories from Indian mythology. Kathakali is now extremely popular all over the world, and attracts many international students wishing to train in Kerala.
Festivals
Palakkad celebrates many traditional and religious festivals. Among them is Pattambi Nercha, which attracts devotees from all corners of the state. Pattambi Nercha is held in memory of Aloor Valiy Pookunj Koya Thangal, the Muslim saint of South Malabar, and occurs January-February. At this time, the town is illuminated brilliantly and hosts a pageant replete with traditional musical ensembles like ‘Panchavadyam’ and ‘Thayambaka’ in the evening. Various art forms can be seen on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha. A spectacular event, the Pattambi Nercha festival is just one of many events exhibiting Kerala’s eclectic spiritual tradition.
Services
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