Palakkad
For the district with the same name, see Palakkad District.
Palakkad, also known as Palghat, is a city in the state of Kerala in southern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District. Palakkad lies near the Palakkad Gap, a pass through the Western Ghats ranges that run parallel to the west coast of India, and connects Kerala to the state of Tamil Nadu to the east.
Palakkad is an important railway junction on India's Southern Railway. It is from here the trains take diversion to south and north Kerala. The cities of Pollachi, Dindigul and Madurai are connected by the meter gauge track starting from here. The trains on the meter gauge are like lifelines for the people of the town, bringing vegetables, fish and dairy products. The office of the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway is situated near Palghat Junction Railway Station.
Palakkad has also well connected by roads. The National Highway 47 between Salem-Kanyakumari and the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway 213 pass through the district. Another important road is the Palakkad Ponnani which connects NH 47 and NH 17. Walayar checkpost is located on the national highway to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.
Places of worship
- The Anjaneya (Lord Hanuman) Temple inside Palakkad Fort attracts good number of devotees.
- Manappulli kavu - Devi Temple.
- Thirupuraikkal Temple at Vadakkanthara.
- Guruvayoorappan Temple of Chinmaya Mission.
- Emoor Bhagavathi Temple at Kallekkulangara
Places of interest
- Palakkad Fort - Palakkad is an important place in the tourist map of Kerala. The Tipu Sultan's Fort built in the 18th century.
- Malampuzha dam garden.
- Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary
- Silent Valley Thick Rain Forest, Habitat of rare species. Declared National Park.
- Nelliyambathi Known as Ooty of Kerala. Perfect hideaway amid orange, coffee, tea plantation.
- Sholayar Higest peak in the district. coffee, tea, plantations.
Famous festivals
Kalpathi Ratholsavam
Manappullikavu Vela
Vadakkanthara Vela (only once in 3 years)
Kizhkencherry Ratholsavam - Dec 25
Thiruvara Niramaala - Dec 28
Karumanassery Ratholsavam - Dec 29
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