Attapaddy, situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau on the northeastern side of Palakkad, stretches over an area of 827 sq. kms. The place has the largest tribal settlement in Kerala and the main tribal groups here are the Irular, Mudugar and Kurumbar. With a beautiful synthesis of mountains, rivers and forest, Attapady offers a dazzling sight to the visitors. The highest peak in Palakkad, i.e the Malleshwaram peak is situated here which is worshipped as a gigantic 'Shivalinga' by the tribals.