Palakkad is a part of “God’s Own Country” tourism in Kerala State, South India. Tourists of all ages can take part in the adventure, nature, and many others best things to do in Palakkad. This place is blessed with mountains, rivers, dams, and rain forest which is perfect destination for families with kids to have many fun and recreational things to do. Honeymooners have many natural things to do in Palakkad where they can spend time with each other. Thus, Palakkad has some things to do when you land on our Palakkad tour package that can be customised travel packages according to you. An all-inclusive tour package is the best to book to avoid the Palakkad peak season rush and tourist-friendly places in Kerala.
Palakkad literally means the land of Pala trees. Yet, its name is also a native mallu word for the vast Pal Ghats Valley and Palghat Pass. The vast and huge Western Ghats Mountain Ranges offer the natural beauty of the tropical rainforest cover and the place for waterfalls and reservoirs. These places are the best to visit and many natural things to do with Mother Nature. The Palghats wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks must reach by hiking rolling hills, countrysides, waterfalls, and mountain streams. Thus, the joy you feel is wordless to tell and can only be experienced. Go through the top ten things listed below in Palakkad in your Palakkad Tour.
Best Activities in Palakkad you Should Add in Kerala Itinerary
1. Know about Palakkad Fort’s Architecture and History
Palakkad Fort is the best Kerala historic fort to visit for school-going students and learn about the history and the glory of this fort which Hyder Ali of the Mysore Kingdom built. Palakkad Fort comes under cultural tourism under the Palakkad tour. It is an important tourist places in Palakkad’s main town. Students interested in ancient architecture must explore cylindrical bastions, outer fort trenches, main gates, granite stone masonry works, and the Hindu temples in this ancient fort of Palghats.
Entry Cost: INR 20
Explore Timing: 4 Hours
Opening and closing Timing: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
2. Hiking to Dhoni Waterfalls
The Dhoni waterfalls location is in the slopes of the Western Ghats and the rainforest. Thus, one has to hike around 5 Km from the foothills and forest to reach this hidden waterfall in Palakkad. Hiking difficulty is moderate level. Yet, tourists will feel energized to reach here as you will hike under the lush green forest cover, flowing water streams, and rolling hills. You will breathe fresh air and allure with the creeping sounds of the birds, which are native to the Western Ghats. Finally, you will reach these hidden falls in the rainforest wilderness.
Entry Cost: Free
Explore Timing: 6 Hours
Opening and closing Timing: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
3. Refresh in the Water Rides in Fantasy Park
It is a hidden water theme park on the way to Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad and a family-friendly amusement park, which is the best to visit during summer. The water recreational things to do in Fantasy Park Palakkad are Dragon Coaster, Pirate Boat, sliding pool, Super Splash, and wave pool. The kids-friendly entertainment activities are Harakirri, ParaTrooper, Striking car, Tora Tora, Water Merry Go Round, and Zip Zap Zoop. Thus a whole day trip is the best to enjoy the water and dry rides. A class restaurant is in this park serving Kerala and multi-cuisine foods.
Entry Cost: INR 670 – Adults, 450 – Seniors & 500 – Kids
Explore Timing: 8 Hours
Opening and closing Timing: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
4. Explore the Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley in Palakkad is one of the hidden gems of the Western Ghats. It has one of the bio reserves, which you cannot find similar in other parts of the tropical region. The things to do in this valley are wildlife safari, scenic mountain drive, hanging bridge crossing at Kuntipuzha River, forest hiking, and trekking. The Forest Department decides Silent Valley National Park timing. Thus, you must get permission if you have any plans for night camping. Going in a group with GPS devices and a Silent Valley National Park map is advisable.
Entry Cost: INR 50
Explore Timing: 8 to 12 Hours
Opening and closing Timing: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
5. Wildlife Safari in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Nature and wild lovers must visit this reserve forest once in a lifetime. Wildlife safari is the only thing to do in the forest reserve. Apart from Bengal tigers, you can see Thar, Nilgiri langurs, elephants, leopards, Western Ghats flying lizards, mugger crocodiles, 268 bird species, and 221 species of butterflies. These species are in the dense deciduous tropical rainforest. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve safari timings are decided by the forest department and vary with seasons. February to May is the summer time to take a wild safari in this tiger reserve. If you wish to watch nocturnal animals, you can stay in Peruvari Island Nest Camp and treetop accommodations in the wilderness of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
Entry Cost: INR 10 for Adults, INR 5 for Kids, and INR 100 for foreign tourists
Explore Timing: 10 hours
Opening and closing Timing: 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
6. Hiking and Scenic Mountain Drive in Nelliampathi
Nelliyampathy is one of the budget-friendly hill stations near Palakkad. The hiking to Kesavan Rock and Sitharkundu viewpoint is the best way to view a 360-degree view of the Western Ghats in Palakkad. The road to Nelliyampathy begins at Pothundi Dam. You can reach up to 4000-ft AMSL on this hill station via SUV and jeep safari. It is one of the scenic mountain drive routes in South India and you will explore coffee plantations, tea gardens, spice estates, Pal Ghat Valley, and rainforests. A day trip is essential to take Nelliyampathy road by your private vehicle for a scenic mountain drive.
Entry Cost: Nil
Explore Timing: 12 hours
Opening and closing Timing: Nil
7. Nature Trails at Mangalam Dam
Mangalam is one of the irrigation dams built across the Cherukunnapuzha River in Palakkad. Mangalam Dam Park is the best place to spend time with your loved ones and families with kids. Cherukunnapuzha Riverside has many places to go for nature trails. It is in the rainforest, and enjoy your hike to find the beauty of the rolling hills of the Western Ghats, transparent water river banks, trout fishing, boating, and swimming. Mangalam Dam surrounding are untouched by modernization. Palakkad to Mangalam dam distance is 45 km and a day trip is essential to explore this dam and its scenic riverfront areas.
Entry Cost: INR 10
Explore Timing: 07 hours
Opening and closing Timing: 09:30 to 05:00 PM
8. Hiking to Siruvani Falls
Siruvani dam in Palakkad is famous for its sweet water taste. Siruvani dam and waterfalls attract tourists from Tamil Nadu and Kerala as it is on the border area of both states. A forest hike to reach Siruvani falls is one of the natural things to do in Palakkad at Siruvani Dam. It is advisable to check whether Siruvani Falls is open today during the monsoon. You will hike in the dense rainforest to see the waterfalls in many steps before it lands in a cascade.
Entry Cost: INR 50
Explore Timing: 10 to 12 hours
Opening and closing Timing: 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
9. Malampuzha Dam Ropeway Ride
This dam is one of the main tourist attractions in Palakkad and its ropeway station is above the Malampuzha Garden. Malampuzha ropeway ride time is 20 minutes which is the best way to view the colourful garden from the top, views of the Western Ghats mountain Ranges, the dam, and the flowing water from the dam to the fields. This ropeway ride will give you the views and vastness of the MalamPuzha and its surrounding areas in the rainforest. The ropeway station functions from 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Malampuzha Dam ropeway ride price is INR 40.
Entry Cost: INR 25 for Adults and INR 10 for Kids
Explore Timing: 10 hours
Opening and closing Timing: 09;00 AM to 06:00 PM
10. Trekking in Attapadi Hills
Attapadi in Palakkad is one of the scenic countryside in Kerala State. It is one of the trekking places in Kerala. It is a tribal village that is untouched by modernization. Trekking in the Attapadi forest reserve is one of the adventure things to do in Palakkad. You will trek in the deciduous rainforest cover of the Western Ghats Mountain Ranges in Palakkad Valley. The trekking difficulty is of moderate level. You will first hike in a scenic village before you reach to start trekking towards the Attapadi forest reserve. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, birds, and reptiles native to the Nilgiris. It is advisable to come in a group to enjoy trekking on Attapadi hill.
Entry Cost: Nil
Explore Timing: 10 Hours
Opening and closing Timing: Nil
Frequently Asked Questions?
A. No, Palakkad is one of the five districts with no sea coast on the Arabian Sea in Kerala State.
A. Yes, the Palakkad looks heavenly during Monsoon rain from June to August and October and November. Lakes, rivers, and waterfalls are the best places to visit during Monsoon in Palakkad.
A. December to May is the peak tourist season in Palakkad.
A. Yes, the mallus speak Hindi and English apart from their mother tongue Malayalam. They are tourist-friendly people.
Conclusion
Pal Ghats or Palakkad is one of the important places to visit under a Palakkad Travel Package for Honeymoon. The Pal Ghat Valley, the Western Ghats, and its rainforest make this place blessed with Mother Nature offers many Tourist places in Palakkad are nature, wild, and scenic villages. Book a Palakkad travel package and explore God’s Own Countries’ beauty and things to do here.
