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Palakkad, a town located in the Palakkad district of Kerala lies in a depression in the Western Ghats called the Palgat Gap. It is the place where the state of Kerala is connected to the state of Tamil Nadu. There are many small villages that are located in and around the place and in many of these villages the language spoken is Tamil as opposed to the main language of the state which is Malayalam. These villages are a good place to visit and experience a quintessential Tamil Brahmin life. Some of the villages that are located in the region are, Old Kalpathy, New Kalpathy, Noorani, Thirunellai, Chatapuram, Tharekadu and many others. Some of the important places that can be visited in the region are the Palakkad Fort, Silent Valley National Park, Pothundy Dam, Jain Temple, Malampuzha Dam, Parambikulam , Walayar Dam, Dhoni Waterfalls, Atapaddy, Punarjani Guha, Pariyanempatta Bagavathi Temple, Srikrishnapuram, Punnakudi Mahavishnu Temple and a few other places. There are numerous local festivals that are celebrated in the area and the temples are decorated during this period. Some of the festivals are the Padur Vela, Pudduseri Vedi, Tharakad Sivan Koil Siva Rathry and many others.
Palakkad Fort
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 678001
STD Code: 491
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Best Time to Visit: Dec – Feb
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Palakkad Fort also known as Tipu’s Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad town of Kerala state.Palakkad lies in the eastern part of the state of Kerala. It is a district abundant in natural beauty and thus is a center of attraction for the tourists.
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Palakkad Sightseeing
How to ReachEdit
By Air : The nearest international airport is located at Coimbatore, which is around 49 km from the place. For those who are arriving by air, this is the best option. There are a few international flights that arrive at the airport as well. Taxis are the most comfortable option to reach Palakkad from Coimbatore and they charge around Rs 800 for the trip.
By Train : The town has two railway stations and the main one is the Palakkad Junction and there are frequent trains that arrive from many parts of the state and other important cities as well. Auto Rickshaws are available from the railway station to the city as well. Prices are negotiable as many of them are unmetered.
By Bus : Government buses and private buses are available from many parts of the state to the town of Palakkad. Buses are available from Coimbatore town as well. Government buses are the cheapest option. However, they may not be comfortable and they are generally crowded as well. Tickets cost around Rs 40 and Rs 100.Private buses are available from places such as Kochi and Kozhikode and these are also a good option. Ticket prices vary depending on the distance. A/C buses are available as well. This is a relatively comfortable option.
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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Hotel Srichackra Internationol ; 7/603, Krishna Garden, pirivusala, Chandranagar, Palakkad, Kerala 678007 ; Ph – 0491 257 0901 ; Facilities – Room Service
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Hotel Indraprastha ; English Church Road, Palakkad, Kerala, English Church Rd, Kenathuparambu, Kunathurmedu, Palakkad, Kerala 678001 ; Ph – 0491 253 4641 ; Facilities – Room Service
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Hotel Fort Palace ; West Fort Road, Palakkad,Kerala, 678001 ; Ph – 0491 253 4621 ; Facilities – Room Service
Top RestaurantsAdd
- Happy Menu Restaurant ; English Church Road, Ground Floor Under Big Bazar Palakkad, Kerala. ; M – 094 00 143333 ; Food Serve : Indian
- Ashok Bhavan Restaurant ; G.B.Road, Sultanpet, Palakkad, Kerala ; M – 0491 254 6380 ; Food Serve : Indian
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- Booze ; Hotel Fort Palace, 154, West Fort Road, Palakkad- 678001 ; Ph/M: (0491) 2534621, (0491) 2534622-25 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
- Soorya Kiran ; Hotel Soorya City, Sudevan Road, Sultanpet, Palakkad- 678001 ; Ph/M: (0491) 2521831, (0491) 2521832-34 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
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FestivalAdd
Ottappalam Nercha Festival ; Venue: Palakkad ; Period : January – February ; Details: Ottappalam Nercha Festival held in the month of January – February and is celebrated to commemorate the death of saint Uthaman Auliya. An important ritual of this Festival is the distribution of food prepared during the festival to the poor.
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- Ambules : 102.
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