Palakkad Districts in Kerala
Geographical Nature: The 32-40 Km Gap at the 960 Km long western ghat is causing the weather and the life style of the district. Through the gap known as 'Palakkad churam' the north east monsoon reaches Kerala. Kerala with other parts of India are connected through the gap. No seashore in the district. High ranges only.
Rivers: Bharatapuzha, Kannadi, Kalpathy, Chittoor puzha, Bhavani, Siruvani, Gayathri and Thuthapuzha.
Forest : 136,257 Hectare 79 Km from Thrissur and in Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls'
Kunthipuzha: The tributary of Bharatapuzha originated from Silent Valley where the National park situated.
Malampuzha: 13 Km from Palakkad. The Malampuzha dam was constructed in 1956 with garden, children's park, fish model aquarium and the rope way. Fantasy park here is an added attraction.
Meenkara: 32 Km south east from Palakkad 'Meenkara' dam and lake are the special attraction for nature lovers. Fish ponds are here.
Nelliyampathy: The place of Orange estates is at 9 Km from Nenmara.
Palakkad: 79 Km from Thrissur. Palakkad district is famous for 'Tippu Sultan's Fort walls Parambikulam: Wildlife Sanctuary with an area of 285 Sq Km The dam of Aliyar Project is here.
Sholayar: The topmost area at Attappady. 25 Km from AnakattyNatural beauty with cold weather. Coffee and tea estates.
Silent Valley : 46 Km north east of Mannarkkad silent valley is the dense green natural forest
Siruvani: 25 Km from west of Coimbatore near the Mannarkkad at Ittakurissi. The dam and the forest are the main attractions.