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Palakkad Fort
Palakkad Fort, popularly known as Tippu's Fort, is one of
the best preserved forts in Kerala. This square shaped fort
with walls of immense thickness and strong bastions in all the four corners
and in the middle, was built in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore and his son Tippu
Sulthan. Situated in the middle of the Palakkad Gap with an area of 15 acres, the
fort was re-modified by the British East India company in 1790 and now it is
protected by the Archeological Survey of India.
Within the spacious fort maidan, there is a Hanuman temple
which is believed to be as old as the fort, a sub-jail, a martyr's column, an open air
auditorium called Rappadi and a tourism information centre of the District
Tourism Promotion Council. There is also a children's traffic park nearby. Read
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Malampuzha
Situated on the lower hills of the Western ghats at a distance of about
10kms from Palakkad, is the famous picnic spot Malampuzha which comprises a
dam, a beautifully landscaped garden with swimming pool, children's park
etc. Malampuzha dam is a large irrigation dam built on the river Bharathapuzha.
Known as the Vrindavan of Kerala, the Japanese style garden with lush green
lawns, innumerable flower beds, pools, fountains and avenues gives
a touch of exotic charm to the landscape. The main attraction of Malampuzha
garden is an imposing concrete sculpture of 'Yakshi' done by the renowned artiste
Kanai Kunhiraman. The water reservoir in the middle of the lush green garden is
ideal for boating and fishing.
Other attractions here are the hanging bridge across the river,
passenger ropeway, rock garden, a road train for amusement ride on wheels, telescope
tower that provides a terrestrial view upto 40 miles, fresh water aquarium and
snake park.
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Udankhatola- The Passenger Rope Way
The passenger aerial ropeway known as Udankhatola, is at a height of about
60 feet above the garden in Malampuzha. The ropeway covers a distance of 625
metres from the Hermit's End, near
the Government Guest House to the KTDC hotel. In
between these two stations eight towers have been erected to guide the rope.
Of them two are attached to each station and six of them are inside the garden. The ropeway
is equipped with specially designed 64 two seater chairs which ensures a safe
ride for passengers including children. The 20 minute sky ride on the ropeway
offers an adventurous and panoramic view of the beautiful gardens nestled below
the blue mountains.
The timing of rope way is from 10.30 am to 8.00 pm and the rates for one
to and fro journey is Rs. 30/- per person; Rs. 80/- for family and Rs. 150/-
for a group of 6 students. The ride is absolutely free for children below 110
cm.
Contact Address:
Malampuzha Udan Khatola
Malampuzha Gardens, Palakkad.
Phone: 0491-2815129 Fax: 0491-2815129
Attapaddy
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.
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Kollengode
Kollengode, located about 19 km from Palakkad town, is a village which enshrines
the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The place derives its name from the inhabitant
kollen (blacksmith) community. The main attractions here are the Kollengode Palace
built in the traditional architectural style, an ancient Vishnu temple, the memorial
of the poet P. Kunhiraman Nair and endless green paddy fields.
Ottappalam
Ottappalam at a distance of 35kms from Palakkad is famous for its numerous
places of worship and their colourful festivals. It was once the centre of political
as well as tenant movements in South Malabar.
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