Palakkad

About District

Palakkad or the 'Gateway to Kerala' is truly a paradise for the nature lovers. Situated at the foothills of the mighty Western Ghats, this scenic land is jotted with lush and evergreen vegetation all throughout, and is adored as the 'Granary of Kerala'. Palakkad has a tropical wet and dry climate. Temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, with the exception being March and April, the hottest months. A very high amount of precipitation is received in Palakkad, mainly due to the South-West monsoon. The district is also the land of Palmyrahs and its economy is primarily agricultural. Palakkad is also known as the rice bowl of Kerala.

Weather

Summer (March - May), Winter (December - February), Monsoon (June - September)

Neareset Railway Station

Palakkad Junction, Palakkad Town Railway Station

Airport

Calicut International Airport, Peelamedu Airport (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) (43km)

Best Time to Visit

July (Mid-Monsoon) to March (Winter End)

Must Visit Places

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Malampuzha Dam
Nelliyampathy
Rock Garden
Silent Valley
Jain Temple
Meenvallam Waterfalls

Best Resorts

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