1. Malampuzha Dam
2. Tipu’s Fort
3. Silent Valley National Park
4. Nelliyamapthy Hill Station
5. Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary

1) Malampuzha Dam

Being fond of the water tourism I went to visit the largest dam of Kerala, India which was an amazing trip in my life ever. And the trip to Malampuzha Dam changed my mind from visiting water lakes to dams. It was an unforgettable event visiting the great Malampuzha Dam I would say. The Malampuzha Dam is 6,066 feet high which crosses the Malampuzha.
The dam is as powerful as it has a long life since the date of its completion in 1955. The total area of the tourist place Malampuzha Dam is 145 square kilometers. The reservoir Malampuzha has the capacity of 8000 square meters of water in it.
Malampuzha Dam tourism was not intended for tourism. Rather it was built for farm irrigation and drinking water to the natives of the district of Palakkad and its surrounding villagers.
The Malampuzha water tourism is situated nearly 13 kms from the city of Palakkad. The nearest railway station to Malampuzha reservoir tourism is just 8 kms away in Olavakod.
Though the height of Malampuzha dam is threatening to see from above it is really beautiful and attractive when the reservoir is left open. The white foam made by the heavy water flow cools our mind. Malampuzha gardens is the another attraction of Malampuzha. The Malampuzha tourism becomes most enjoyable amidst the green gardens. The Malampuzha boating tourism is something that attracts the tourists to Malampuzha dam. The green lawns, innumerable flower beds, safe pools, attractive fountain, etc. make the Malampuzha tourism beautiful.
The other major attraction of tourism Malampuzha is the only passenger ropeway of south India. The Malampuzha rope way can accommodate only 50 people at a time. The guards strictly make sure that the passengers go through it in a queue. It is the only connection between the two sides of the beautiful park.
The main attraction of the park here is the statue of the naked ‘Yakshi’. It is one of the biggest statues of any park. So, make sure that you visit famous and attractive tourist spot Malampuzha Dam in your next tourism package. It is really worth visiting Malampuzha Dam.

2) Tipu’s Fort

Tipu’s Fort is the heart of Palakkad town in Kerala, India. The fort of Tipu is the main attraction of Palakkad tourism packages which is beautiful with dense forests and rivers. The 1766 AD built fort of Tipu Sultan is preserved as a monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. The old walls of the fort Tipu tourism remind us of the old tales of valour and courage.

Palakkad Tipu’s Fort was built in the 18th century by Hyder Ali for better communication between Coimbatore and the West Coast. His son Tipu Sultan (1750 – 1799) was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’. The successful warrior and linguist Tipu waged a series of wars against the British colonial rule in his territory. Thus having a great historic importance behind the Tipu fort Palakkad it is a must visit tourist spot in Palakkad. The visit to Kottamaithanam is another attraction of the fort since this is the place where Tipu’s cavalry used to camp in.

Tipu fort is just 5km from Palakkad. The Nearest airports are the Coimbatore airport (55 km away) and Cochin International Airport (140 km away). It is easy to get to the fort of Tipu Palakkad via train. The nearest railway station is 5 km in Palakkad.

3) Silent Valley National Park

Silent Valley National Park, the famous tourist spot of Palakkad district of Kerala, India is also known as Sairandhrivanam (the forest in the valley). It is one of the most popular tourist spots of south India. The tourist place Silent Valley forest was declared a national park on 15th November 1984 by the state government. Since then it started developing itself as an attractive tourist place. The total area of the Silent Valley National Park Palakkad is 35sq metres. The main locations to be visited in and around Silent Valley National Park tourism are Poochipara, Neelikkal, Wallakad and Sairandri. And let me also remind you that the best time to visit tourism Silent Valley National Park is from December to April.

Silent Valley tourism is considered as one of the most ecologically areas of Palakkad tourism, Kerala, India. The Silent Valley National Park is actually named Indira Gandhi National Park. Kerala State Electricity Board in 1950s wanted to construct a dam across the river Kunti which flowed in the deep forest of Palakkad region. A Nationwide protest in India by the passionate environmentalists and mass publicity by the media led the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to order the state government to put an end to the hydroelectric project. Since then it was named as Indira Gandhi National Park.

Heavy rains during the monsoons help the growth of the evergreen forest and huge trees. There is a good collection of large mammals including deer, gaur etc. and lion, elephant, leopard, tiger, nilgiri thar, giant squirrel, etc. in the Palakkad Silent Valley tourism package. The Silent Valley tourism is attractive with birds like tailorbirds, spotted dove and many others.

We are availed with accommodation in Silent Valley National Park tourism at the Forest dept rest house. The adventurous jeep trip on the 2 – 3 kms hanging bridge as part of the tourism Silent Valley is something pleasant. The SUV and jeeps can have a great time of driving the off roads in Silent Valley tourism guides. A guide will be sent with you to accompany and narrate to you all the details of the beautiful Silent Valley region. It helps you better enjoy the holidays at Silent Valley. Of course it will be childish to tell you the beauty of a forest as you are known to it. On the other hand, the beauty of enjoying it by physical visit to Silent Valley Park cannot be explained. You have to visit Silent Valley National Park Palakkad, Kerala, India as soon as possible. If you miss it, it will be a great loss too. The fauna of the Silent Valley tourism includes around 100 species of butterflies.

4) Nelliyampathy Hill Station

Nelliyampathy Hill Station is one of the most searched places in internet among the tourist spots of Kerala. Nelliyampathy Hill Station tourism is a forest region about 52 kms form Palakkad. The Nelliyampathy tourism is beautiful with the collection of valleys, dense evergreen forests and orange plantations. The top point of Nelliyampathy tourist place is 1572 metres above the sea level. The hair pin curve road offers a good and thrilling driving experience in the Nelliyampathy holiday package. The fascinating tour Nelliyampathy is really an asset any tourist.

Nelliyampathy holiday trip ensures you a fine trekking opportunity. Nelliyampathy trekking is one of the best of Kerala trekking packages. The Nelliyampathy forest resource is rich with extensive tea, coffee, cardamom, spices and orange plantations.

The walk through softly undulating, lush green hills, while the wet and moisture laden winds sweep through your hair and body is an exclusive experience of this place. It in fact cools not our body rather mind. Padagiri in Nelliyampathy is the uppermost peak which offers exciting tour. A pulse racing tour at Nelliyampathy and a chance for to enjoy peace and relaxation is something great. With all these attractions Nelliyampathy is a delightful hill station in Kerala. The best climate to visit Nelliyampathy is between September to May. The reported temperature here is 15 – 30 degree Celsius.

5) Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuaries and Kerala tourism go hand in hand. Kerala wildlife Sanctuaries have a lot to with the development of tourism in Kerala. Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary holiday package is the most attractive of Kerala wildlife tourism of Palakkad district. Parambikulam wildlife Sanctuary is amidst Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliyampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful ecological piece of Anamalai sub unit of Western Ghats. The tourism Parambikulam sanctuary is gifted with a peninsular flora and fauna and is excellently conserved from human interferences.

An adorable beauty of Nature is seen in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary with the major peaks like Karimala, Pandaravarai, Vengoli Malai, Puliyarapadam, etc. The three man-made reservoirs part of Parambikulam tourism are Parambikulam, Thunacadavu and Peruvaripallam.

The attractive and interesting trekking in Parambikulam Sanctuary tourism is allowed only with prior permission. Another attraction of the tourist place Parambikulam wildlife is the boating in the water reservoirs.

The tree-house in the Reserve Forest area in Thoonakkadavu needs an advance booking to see. The tourism Parambikulam and travels help us for this. They also offer you comfortable stay and accommodation in Parambikulam. The animal life in Parambikulam includes 39 species of mammals, 16 species of Amphibians, 268 species of birds, 61 species of reptiles, 47 species of fish, 1049 species of insects and 124 species of butterflies.

The nearest railway station to reach Parambikulam is at Pollachi and the nearest airport is at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, about 120 km away.