The city of Palakkad has been a populous city in the state of Kerala blessed with rivers, forests and other natural resources. Palakkad which is also known as Palghat lies in the Kerala State. The city is the headquarters of the Palghat district in Kerala in India.
The city is located near Tamil Nadu, near the Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats range. It is called the Gateway of Kerala from Tamil Nadu side. Bharathapuza and Malampuza are the two main rivers flowing through the district. Malayalam is widely spoken here. Palakkad is the land of paddy fields.
Travelling through the paddy fields, streams and coconut tress is a serene experience. Keeping Western Ghats on one side, Palakkad looks mesmerizing during rainy season. Waterfalls, natural streams, green fields, and the aroma of fresh spices are enough to turn you mad!
How to reach:
You can reach Palakkad by road and railways. The city has a railway station which is well connected to Hyderabad, Kozikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai and Kolkata.
Visitors who want to take a flight can reach up to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest airport. It is just about 50 km away from Palakkad.
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Approximate distances from Palakkad to other cities:
Kanzhikode- 13 km, Ottapalam -36 km, Pollachi -47 km, Palani Hills - 180 km, Thrissur -90 km,
What to see:
Palakkad lies in the lap of natural landscape. Take round of the countryside. Rejuvenate yourself by travelling around lavishing green fields, hills, forests, spice farms and waterfalls.
Two dam sites are located near the city. Kanhirpuza Dam is a popular dam site which is located on the Palakkad-Kozhikode national Highway. Another dam site is the Malapuza Dam that is located at about 8 km away from the city.
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