The 'granary of Kerala' serene green Palakkad enchants you with fertile emerald tracts interposed with breathtaking hills and fresh water bodies. Palaghat or Palakkad derives its name from the words 'Pala' i.e. tree and 'Kadu' i.e. forest and is located near the foot of the picture pretty Western Ghats.

Situated at a distance of 79 kilometers from Thrissur, Palakkad is located on the Coimbatore-Thrissur highway and is set in the midst of a massive mountain pass that separates Tamil Nadu from Kerala on the Western Ghats. Drenched in aromas of sweet scented blossoms, Palakkad offers you a tranquil holiday in the midst of serene greens.

The longest river in Kerala, Bharathapuzha flows through Palakkad and adds to its natural charm. Tour Chittur Gurunadam, see the granite Palakkad Fort and visit Mamalpuzha or the 'Vrindavan of Kerala'. Enjoy thrilling wildlife tours to the Silent Valley National Park spread over a sprawling 9,000 hectares on the luxuriant Kundai Hills. Also see the Jain Temple at Jainmedu and tour the Kalpathy Shiva Temple on your Palakkad holiday with India Travel Portal.

Excursions from fascinating Palakkad take you to quaint and exotic nature spots that leave you intoxicated with beauty and simplicity at it natural best. Tour Attappady, Dhoni, Kottayi Village and Mangalam Dam.

Follow well-tended mud tracks in between acres on cashew, cardamom and coffee plantations that carpet the luxuriant Palakkad hills and spot little brightly colored birds and revel in the hill spirit of enchanting Palakkad, Kerala, South India.