Mother Nature is kissed with rivers, waterfalls, rain forests, fluorescent green paddy fields, countryside, and high ranges of the Western Ghats Mountains in Palakkad. It is the central district, and the Pal Ghats is the only gap or opening to reach by surface transportation to Kerala from the Tamil Nadu side. Today, it is a weekend getaway and budget tourist destination for the people of Tamil Nadu as well as for locals. Palakkad Ghats Valley has many naturally beautiful places to see on a weeklong Pal Ghats tour. We have listed here the top places to visit during the Palakkad trip. Plan your itinerary for cultural, nature, wildlife, and recreational areas to explore in Palakkad. The below-mentioned attractions and things to do are the best to visit in tourist places in Palakkad in a weeklong tour.
Major Attraction Tourist Places in Palakkad that you should not miss during your Palakkad Trip
1. Palakkad Fort
Are there any well-preserved forests in Kerala? Then it is Palakkad Fort and which is one of the most famous tourist places to visit in Palakkad. It is also known as Tippu Fort locally and will be a surprise to see a sub-jail as part of this fort complex. Yet, this fort is in a deciduous forest covered with well-maintained pathways, skating areas, trench, cylindrical bastions, ponds, gardens, and old and new complexes. There are Lord Hanuman and Anjaneya temples inside this fort. It is a historical and cultural Heritage site where you can get scenic views of the Western Ghats and tropical rainforest from the top of this fort complex.
Timings: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: 2 Hours
Entry cost: INR 15 per person
2. Vadakkanthara Temple
Locally, this temple is famous as Vadakkanthara Temple and is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Goddesses Shakthi, also known as Bhagavathi in Malayalam. Tourists who have not seen the Kerala temple architecture can admire much of this temple’s wooden carvings, motifs, sculptures, and pillars. You will find vast elephant ornaments, festival artifacts, and attires in this temple. Vadakkanthara Temple festival or Vela is held here once in 3 years. The festival begins and ends with an elephant procession with Chenda Melam. This temple is 2.6 Km away from Palakkad Town and women devotees plunge here during all Hindu festival occasions.
Visiting hours: 04:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Trip Duration: 1 hour
Entry Fee: Nil (Special poojas on behalf of devotees are chargeable)
3. Dhoni Waterfalls
Dhoni is a scenic hamlet on the foothills of the Western Ghats. The Dhoni Falls originate from these hills and have many drops before falling on its cascade. It is a wanderlust for honeymooners and most of the Palakkad tour packages for couples include this place for its cool environment, rain forest, scenic waterfalls, and vast cascade to swim. You have to hike in the rainforest to reach these waterfalls. On the way, you can witness how people in Dhoni hamlet are still untouched by modernization and live with Mother Nature. Access to this waterfall is via scenic villages, paddy fields, and the rainforest. You can have better views of the wider Western Ghats from Dhoni Village.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: Half-day and a one-day trip
Entry Fee: Nil
4. Malampuzha Dam
It is the largest water reservoir in Kerala, with a recreational garden and water theme park in Palakkad. Malampuzha Dam’s location on the foothills of the Western Ghats makes it look heavenly in all seasons. The western side of this dam is with ocean-like dam water with the backdrop of high mountains. The eastern part of the dam from the top gives you an eye-soothing effect with lush green sub-tropical rain forest. A full day can be spent here, as you will be on the lap of Mother Nature. It has a ropeway, rock garden, swimming pool and a park with any recreational Things to do.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: A day trip
EntryFee: INR25
5. Kanjirapuzha
Palakkad is famous for having many villages which are untouched by modernization. Kanjirapuzha is one such scenic village in the Pal Ghats Valley. The Kanjirapuzha dam location is the backpacker’s paradise for the people residing in the adjoining districts of Palakkad. Tourists seeking nature, wild, and mountains must visit this place once in a lifetime. Kanjirapuzha dam garden is the finest place to visit in Palakkad to breathe fresh air. The views of the high ranges of the Western Ghats and the resin forest will be jaw-dropping from the top of this dam. If you wish to be away from the polluted city, it is the right place to spend time with Mother Nature.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: 05 – 10 hours
Entry Fee: Nil
6. Meenvallam Waterfalls
Is there any hidden place to visit in Palakkad? Then visit the mesmerizing Meenvallam Waterfalls during the Palakkad tour. The 147-foot waterfalls emerge from rolling hills amidst the lush green rainforest. It will be fantastic to see milky water flowing down from the top. Its cascade is worth taking a dip in and hiking around this forest. It is a paradise for couples and honeymooners. Locally, it is a picnic spot and a backpacker’s paradise. One has to hike in the incredible rainforest to reach the waterfall site. This waterfall is active from June to March every year. Yet, you must check the permission is here during the peak of Monsoon rain in August.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: A day trip
EntryFee: Nil
7. Jainimedu Jain temple
It is a cultural heritage and one of the places to visit in Palakkad to see the 15th CE built Jain temple in Kerala. Jainimedu Jain Temple is in good condition as this temple is made with black granite stones locally sourced from the Western Ghats Mountains. Jainimedu means in Malayalam, the citadel mount for the Jains. Chandraprabha is the primary deity of this Jain temple and the temple is in a lush green surrounding with few Jain settlements. They have been residing here since this temple was built and special ceremonies happen during all Jain festivals.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: 01 to 02 hours
EntryFee: Nil
8. Thiruvalathur Randu Moorthy Temple
If you wish to see Kerala’s architectural marvel, visit this ancient temple in Palakkad. Annapurneswari and Mahishasura are the presiding deities of this temple. This temple is called the Randu Moorthy or two idols temple. The sculptors in this temple are made from monolith granite rocks. The central tower of this temple is coated with copper. The temples, flag mast, monolith stone carved lamps, woodcarvings, and temple gates are stunning as they are handmade marvels. Many mythic stores are there for the temple. Yet, the present form of this temple is in the Travancore temple model and devotees gather here during all Hindu festival occasions.
Visiting hours: 06:00 Am to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: 01 to 02 hours
EntryFee: Nil
9. Ottapalam
This town, its villages, palm groves, traditional Kerala homes, the Bharatha Puzha River, and the Varikkassery Mana are the main backdrop of Mollywood films. Ottapalam villa is much familiar to mallus. Yet, tourists can see those evergreen locations and Ottapalam temples on a day trip. It is an eye-soothing scenic village, which is cool during summer. Ottapalam must be on your wish list if you wish to be in a traditional village untouched by modernization. Vast paddy fields, rolling hills fringed with palm groves, and the flowing river is the main attraction of Ottapalam. If you are lucky, you will find some Mollywood film shooting going on the paddy fields and traditional Kerala homes primarily meant for shooting in this area.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: Half-day to 1-day trip
Entry Fee: Nil
10. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its tiger reserve in Kerala State and a biome of the Western Ghats wildlife conservation region. Nature and wild lovers must take a day trip and explore this sanctuary’s beauty of rain forest, Bengal tigers, crocodiles, monkeys, woodpeckers, parrots, and many native floras and fauna of this region. This sanctuary is spread across 400 sq-km adjoining the scenic Anamalai and Neliampathy hills. Jeep safari is the best to take in a half-day trip and see this wildlife attraction in Palakkad. People of all ages can visit this sanctuary to relax with Mother Nature. It is advisable to come in a group to enjoy this evergreen forest.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: 05 to 10 hours
EntryFee: Nil
11. Kanjirapuzha
It is a backpacker’s destination and a local picnic spot for the people in Palakkad and nearby districts to visit and enjoy the Kanjirapuzha dam garden. A day trip is essential, as you have to travel around 40 km from Palakkad’s main town. The dam water is the main water resource for farming. Thus, you will find fluorescent green paddy fields on the opposite side of this dam. It is a peaceful place to relax with Mother Nature in Palakkad. The water source of this river is from the western slopes of the Weser Gats Mountain Ranges in Pallakhad.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: Half-day to a day trip
EntryFee: Nil
12. Silent Valley National Park
If there are any hidden places to visit in Palakkad, it is the Silent Valley National Park. Once you stay here, you will discover why it is named Silent Valley. This National Park comes under the bio reserve of the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges in Kerala. Silent Valley is a dense tropical rainforest in the high regions of the Pal Ghats. December to May is the non-rainy time to visit and see milky waterfalls, streaks, mountain streams, tropical rainforests, and the majestic beauty of mist-filled mountains. It is a nature lover’s paradise to visit in all seasons. Yet, summer is the best for day and night camping taking permission from the Kerala Forest Department.
Visiting hours: A day trip
Trip Duration: 12 Hours
EntryFee: Nil
13. Attappadi
It is an evergreen village settlement with native tribal people residing here since ancient times and the tribal villagers survive by farming and the natural taming of flora and fauna available to explore. You can see them in their natural state, how they live in a traditional hut without electricity, telecommunication, and other modern amenities. Hiking this scenic village is the best way to explore in a half-day Palakkad tour. The tribes of this village are tourist-friendly and try their traditional foods cooked near streams and under the mango trees.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: A day trip
EntryFee: Nil
14. Kollengode Palace
It is a historic place on the Nelliyampathy hills in Palakkad. Today, this palace is converted into a royal palace. Kollengode Palace booking is the best for couples and honeymooners to stay in a royal palace hotel in Palakkad. You will get hospitality in the Travancore style in this hotel and one of the most attractive Places to visit in Palakkad. A booking is necessary to beat the peak season rush from December to May in Pal Ghats. This palace amidst the lush green rainforest of Palakkad and hotel serves authentic Kerala dishes and multi-cuisine foods and beverages.
Visiting hours: 24-hours
Trip Duration: 3-days to 1 week
EntryFee: RoomCharges
15. Mangalam Dam
Mangalam Dam Park is the local picnic place for the locals in this district. One of the finest beauties of this dam is you will see rolling hills far away from the dam water site. They are with flowing mountain mists, and blue-sky backdrops will make you feel like heaven. The source of this dam water is a tributary of the Mangalam River. You will have a 360-degree scenic view of paddy fields from the top of this dam. This dam is a local picnic spot, and backpackers visit here from the neighboring district of Palakkad.
Visiting hours: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Trip Duration: Half-day to 1-day
Entry Fee: Nil
Frequently Asked Questions?
A. Nelliampathy is a scenic and budget-friendly hill station in Palakkad. It is nestled on the Western Ghats high ranges in the Pal Ghats valley.
A. Kerala red rice with Meen Kari, Puttu & Kadala Kari, Vellai Appam & Baji, banana fry, paratta with beef curry, and fish varieties.
A. September to December is the best time to visit Palakkad to see its waterfall full of flowing milky water from the Western Ghats.
A. South-west monsoon rain begins in the starting week of June and slows down by September. The retreating Monsoon starts in October and November.
Conclusion
Palakkad is a green haven for nature lovers and our Palakkad tour packages include nature as well as many awesome activities. People of this district speak Hindi and English apart from their native language Malayalam. A weeklong Palakkad tour Package is the best to see all the Tourist Places to visit in Palakkad attractions and enjoy the activities as well. So what are you waiting send your inquiry and get an awesome travel deal on your travel packages!
