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    Jan 1, 2007 · Located 46 km north of Mannarkad, Palakkad district of Kerala, is the Siruvani Reservoir. Malampuzha Dam and Garden in Palakkad. Malampuzha situated 10 km from Palakkad district, Kerala is a little township on the foot hills of the Western Ghats. This picnic spot has a dam and garden for leisure.

  2. Tipu's Fort, also known as Palakkad Fort, is a beautifully maintained edifice in Palakkad district and was an important military base in the past. Rebuilt by Hyder Ali in the 18th century, the fort was under the Mysore rulers until the British took control of the place. It was then used for providing government services during the British era.

  3. Jan 1, 2007 · Palakkad Fort. There is an 18th century military base in Palakkad that has many riveting stories to whisper. One of the best-preserved stone-built forts in Kerala, the Palakkad Fort which is often referred as the Tipu Sultan Fort, is one of the major attractions in Palakkad. The story goes that Haider Ali rebuilt this medieval fort in 1766.

  4. Jan 1, 2007 · Mannarkkad P.O., Palakkad Kerala, India - 678582 Ph.: +91 4924 222056 Email: ww-svnp@forest.kerala.gov.in For more information please contact, Information Centre: +91 85898 95652, +91 96455 86629 Website: www.silentvalley.gov.in Asst. Wildlife Warden Silent Valley National Park Mukkali, Palakkad - 678582 Ph: +91 4924 253225

  5. The Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple, located about 15 kms south of Kuttipuram Town in Palakkad, is an incomplete temple. Legend…. Killikkurissi Mahadeva Temple is situated in the village of Lakkidi in Palakkad district in Kerala. This Lord Shiva temple captures…. A temple dedicated to Lord Rama, the Sree Ramaswamy Temple is known for its ...

  6. Jan 1, 2007 · Thrithala, Palakkad. Thrithala is noted for its monuments and historic ruins and hence, has great archaeological importance. The ruins of a large mud fort with a deep moat hewn from laterite and the Siva temple are notable cultural monuments. The Kattil Madom Temple, a domed structure made of granite slabs, on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road is a ...

  7. Jan 1, 2007 · Thenari, Palakkad. Thenari, located on Pollachi road from Palakkad town, is a holy place. It is believed that the waters of the natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here, are as sacred as the waters of the Ganges. Thenari in Palakkad district is also famous for a coir fibre unit.

  8. Jan 1, 2007 · Palakkad, known as the granary of Kerala, is a land of palms and paddy fields. And Kollengode enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The village gets its name from the blacksmith (Kollen) community who live here. The Kollengode Palace built in the traditional architectural style and a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu are the major ...

  9. Jan 1, 2007 · Malampuzha Garden in Palakkad district is the only rock-cut garden in South India made by Nek Chand, the renowned artist and winner of the prestigious Padmashree Award. The entire garden is made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials.

  10. Jan 1, 2007 · The northern peaks of Palakkad host a prominent wonder, and the name Poomully Mana is now synonymous with its misty slopes. This Namboothiri (Brahmin) ancestral home has a 500-year-old history of being famed practitioners of Ayurveda, Kalari, Yoga, music and many other performing arts. Some of the most well-known members of the family include Sri.