| Palakkad |
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When you enter Kerala from Tamilnadu, the important town comes to your view is Palakkad. Since the district boarders Tmailnadu to the north-east and Kerala to the south-west, you can see the perfect fusion of Tamil and kerala Culture here. This district is famous with the Tipu Sultan fort. The commercial centre of Kanjikkod, the tribal land Attappadi ...etc adds to its popularity. This is the land from where the river 'Bharathapuzha' originates. |
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PROFILE |
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| Area | 4,480 sq km. |
| Climate | Cool tropical climate |
| Location | Thrissur, Idukki and Kozhikode are the neighbouring districts from Kerala side and Coimbatore boarders from the Tamilnadu side. |
| Religion | Hindu-Brahmins form the majority |
| Language | Malayalam is the official language. English is also used among the business class. |
| Altitude | Above sea level |
| Time Zone | (Indian standard Time + 5.30 hours GMT). |
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TOURIST SPOTS |
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| Palakkad | The major trade centre. a fort built by hyderali in 1766 in situated at the city centre |
| The Jain temple | One among the rare Jain temples in Kerala. |
| Attappadi | The tribal land |
| Nelliyampathy | The evergreen forests, with lots of orange plantations |
| Lakkidi | Native place of great poet Kunjan Nambiar, who developed the classical art form of 'Ottamthullal' |
| Malampuzha | Famous for its dam site and gardens. The tourist spot, just about 13 kms fromPalakkad, with Snake park, Aquarium, Boating facility ...etc. |
| Silent Valley | The national wild life reserve, in the green forests. |