Malappuram

Malappuram

With the rain forests of Nedumkayam, migrating birds in Purathur, the vast belt of Bharathapuzha, and perennial river - the Challiyar, the festive mood emerges out of the cultural and religious occasions, the haunting memory of great poets and coruscating historical episodes, Malappuram district offers a wide range of attractions to make it one of the focal points of tourism. The rustic and rugged beauty with hills, vallies, ravines and thick green vegetation Malappuram provides a sumptuous treat to the eyes of the tourist, attracted by the redundant redolence of our culture. To begin from the eastern side, there is the world's oldest Teak plantation at Nilambur. The plot and the Kannimari Teak, the oldest one, attract hundreds of people.

Sightseeing in Malappuram

Padinharekara beach
Close to Ponnani and at the end point of the Tipu Sulthan road. It offers a breath taking view of the confluence of the river Bharathapuzha and Tirur puzha with the Arabian sea.

Kadampuzha
In Melmuri village of Tirur taluk is situated 3 Km north of Vettichira on the NH-17 connecting Calicut and Trissur and is famous for its Bhagavathi temple said to have been set up by Jagadguru Sankaracharya.

Angadipuram
About 1.5 Kms west of Perinthalmanna. This is an important place on the Madras-Calicut Trunk road through which the Shoranur-Nilambur railway line also passes. This place has two well known temples Thirumandhamkunnu and Tali.

Thirunavaya
This ancient and famous temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha dedicated to Lord Shiva was the traditional venue of the ritual of Mamankam an enactment of traditional martial arts by suicide squads.

Trikandiyur
This ancient Shiva temple with an idol said to have been installed by Parasurama, is situated close to the town of Tirur, and attracts devotees from far and wide.

Kottakunnu
One can see trace of an old fort at the base of the cantonment Hill. The fort was the first to be built by the Zamorins of Kozhikode. Nearby are the Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva temple with the famous murals of Malabar. DTPC has plan to develop Kottakunnu in to an attractive park and the District Sports Council to establish a stadium nearby. There is a beautiful helipad at Kottakunnu.

Biyyam Kayal
Close to Ponnani, is a placed greenery fringed waterway with a water sports facility recently set up by the D.T.P.C.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Located 19kms from Kozhikode and 7kms from Beypore port, the sanctuary which is spread over a cluster of islands covers an area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundipuzha flows in to the Arabian sea. Over a 100 varieties of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds flock here.

Things to do in Malappuram

Bird Watching
Bird lovers have special interest in Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary. It is a favourite stopping point of migratory birds and you can spot some which you have never seen. The sanctuary which is spread over a cluster of islands covers an area surrounded by hillocks.

Walk on the Beach
The Padinjarekkara beach in Malappuram is another area you can explore. The white sand pristine beaches are an ideal evening picnic spot. The sunset view is excellent and it is not that crowded as other beaches in Kerala.

Experience Ayurveda
Kottakkal, 13kms from Malappuram, is the premier centre for the traditional classical Indian medical system of Ayurveda with a renowned private institution set up in 1900. It possesses a large private hospital, drugs producing centre, herbarium and even an Ayurvedic Medical College. Patients even from several foreign countries come to this world renowned centre of excellence in ayurveda for treatment. Rejuvenate yourself.

Visit Nilambur Teak Museum
On the Calicut - Ooty highway, 40 Kms from Malappuram, this is an important halting place for tourists on route to Ooty, a trading centre in hill products and is well known for its teak plantations, said to the oldest in the world (Connolly's plot) and a well designed Teak Museum, which traces the history and uses of the wonder wood.

How to reach Malappuram

Nearest bus stations: Malappuram, Tirur & Manjeri has both private and KSRTC bus stations.
Nearest railway station: Tirur & Kuttipuram
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 26 km away