20 Attractions to Explore Near Palakkad Fort

Malampuzha Dam, set overlooking the scenic hills of Western Ghats is the largest reservoir in Kerala, located near Palakkad in Kerala state in Southern India. The dam is a straight gravity type, with a combination of a masonry dam of 1,849 meters in length and an earthen dam of 220 meters length.

Dhoni Waterfalls is located on top of Dhoni Hills, 15 km from Palakkad town of Kerala state in Southern India. The fall is in the forest ranges of Nilgiri Biosphere in the Western Ghat mountains bordering Kerala and Tamilnadu, a 4 km trek through the lush green forest is required to explore it. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green forest and accessible only through a lengthy, mesmerising hike.

Siruvani falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Coimbatore district. There is also a dam associated with this river and waterfalls. this is a tourist-friendly location in Tamilnadu.

Views of mountain ridges, plains with paddy fields, and of a mighty waterfall and a dam

Velliangiri mountains is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is situated at the western ghats border of Coimbatore district.

Adiyogu statue is the tallest Siva statue situated in the Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu which has been recognized by the Guinness world records as the largest bust sculpture in the world. This was designed by sadguru Jaggi Vasudev and is a part of the Isha foundation.

This is a botanical garden under the Tamilnadu Agricultural University. there are so many varieties of plants and trees and each species is labeled with its common name and species name.

The centre for learning traditional art forms of Kerala.

Silent Valley National Park, one of the last and rare undisturbed rainforests of the Western Ghat Mountains is located in the Nilgiri Hills in Palakkad District of Kerala State in Southern India. The park is completely enclosed by a ring of hills and remains an ecological island with its own unique micro-climate.

Trek through the best of protected forests of Western Ghat Mountains in Kerala.

G. D. Naidu (Gopalaswamy Doraiswamy Naidu) was an engineer who is referred to as the "Edison of India". He is credited with the manufacture of the first electric motor in India. The museum contains unique cars that are collected by G. D Naidu.

Kari motor speedway is a purpose built formula 3 auto racing circuit or race track, located in Chettipalayam.

Kodukuthimala is a hill station in Malappuram district of Kerala state in Southern India. It is one of the coolest hill stations in the Malappuram district surrounded by streams, grasslands, and forest, with an incredible sunset view.

Lake located in the Singanallur village of Coimbatore spread over an area of 1.153 sq km. The lake is fed by the canals derived from the Noyyal river. This lake supports a rich biodiversity including all living beings.

A reservoir located in the Aliyar village near Pollachi, Coimbatore. The dam is located in the foothills of Valparai. the dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, garden, aquarium, play area, and a mini theme park.

The water gushes down over 45 meters to fall into a huge rocky pit which was formed over many centuries by water falling over it.

Located in the Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala

A horizontal waterfall with a rocky bed surrounded by green forests.

One of the oldest zoos in the country, and is home to a wide variety of animals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo compound includes a natural history museum and an art museum that showcase the social and cultural heritage of the region.

Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.