Some words about Palakkad...

Palakkad is a land of palm trees and paddy fields often called as the gateway of Kerala. It’s known to be rich in flora and fauna. It lies at the foot of the gigantic Western ghats on the border of Kerala. The town is a synthesis of three distinct strands of culture, purely Keralian, purely Tamilian and harmonious blending of the two. There are many places of worships, and is known for the extreme religious tolerance of the people.

Palakkad has contributed many famous poets, artistes and eminent persons like Thunchath Ezhuthachan, Kunjan Nambiar, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Palakkad Mani Iyer, Palakkad Raghu, Noorani Ananthakrishna Sasthrigal, Pundit P. Gopalan Nair, Sri K.P.S. Menon. etc.

The district is gifted with the beauty of virgin and verdant Nelliampathy hills, the precious and unique Silent Valley National Park -one of the biggest rain forests in India, the famous Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Attapady hills and more than half a dozen dams like Malampuzha, Mangalam, Pothundi, Kanjirapuzha, Siruvani and Parambikulam.

The Disttict is also famous for ithe temples and festivals. Kalpathi Chariot Festival, Nenmara Vallangi vela, Manappullik Bhagavathi Temple festival, Mannarkkad Pooram are some of them.

Some of the prominent industrial companies in india like Saint Gobain, Koso, Instrumentaion ltd.are located at palakkad, and govt. are in the process of launching Railway Coch factory at kanjikode, Palakkad