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Nilambur is a town that is located in the Malappuram District in the State of Kerala. It is famous for its forests and natural beauty. The place has many natural waterfalls and rivers and it is surrounded by greenery for many months of the year. The place is situated near the Nilagiri Hills and the Chailyar River runs near the town of Nilambar. There are many tea plantations located in the town and driving through the plantation, which is a popular tourist attraction, can be pleasant. The place also has the oldest teak plantation in the world and this is called Connolly’s Pot. There is a temple called the Nilambur Kovilkulam which is a popular place and many festivals are held in the temple. There are a few nearby places that one can visit and some of them are Edakara, Chungathara, Kalamoola Valipolla and Pookutumpadam. Popular among tourists visiting the town is the hanging bridge which is considered the longest in the state, along with the Nedumkayam forest reserve which also houses an elephant camp.

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Category : Hill Station,Nature

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 679329

STD Code: 4931

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Nilambur, better known as the Land of Teak Plantations, is a major town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This place occupies a special place in the history of Malabar with its vast forests, natural beauty, unique wildlife, charming water bodies, royal residencies and a vibrant colonial past.The sightseeing options in Nilambur are plenty. Conolly’s Plot and The Teak Museum are the most visited tourist attractions of the town. Adyanpara Falls and Vellamthode Falls attract visitors with their cascading streams and scenic surroundings. Nedunayakam, a place located close to Nilambur, is known for its rain forests, elephant camps and wooden rest houses. The small village of Aruvacode attracts tourists with its pottery work for which the place is best known.

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By Air : The closest airport is the Kozhikode Airport and this is situated around 45 km from the place. For those who are planning to arrive by, this is the best option. There are frequent flights from all the important cities to the airport. One can hire taxis from the taxis stands that are located outside the airport. Hiring taxis through the hotels is also an option. Taxis charge around Rs 600 from the airport to Nilambur.

By Train : Nilambur has a railway station that is connected to places such as Chennai, Cochin, Palakkad and a few other cities. There are passenger trains that arrive from Coimbatore and Mangalore as well. Trains are comfortable and are a good option for travel. Tickets have to be booked many months in advance.

By Bus : KSRTC Bus Stand (Sub Depot) is situated at Aruvacode, Nilambur. KSRTC Online reservation facility is available here. KSRTC Buses are available daily to Trivandrum, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kottarakkara, Kottayam, Kanjirapally, Pala, Ponkunnam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Guruvayur, Perinthalmanna, Palakkad, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Iritty, Kannur, Parassinikadavu, Mananthavadi, Kalpetta, Bathery, Gudalur, Ooty, Coimbatore, Mysore and Bangalore.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Sinai Tourist Home ; Near GUP School, Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala 679329 ; Ph – 097 44 007978 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Rose International Hotel ; Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala 679329 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Cherupushpam ; Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala 679329 ; Ph – 094 47 535921 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Union Hotel & Catering ; Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala ; Ph – 04931 221 861 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.

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• Broast Restaurant ;  Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala 679329 ; M –  04931 312 526 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel Green Palace ;  Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalur Rd, Nilambur, Kerala 679329
  ; M –  04931 324 285 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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