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::: Palakkad (Palghat)

Palakkad , also known as Palghat (anglicized), is prime among Kerala's most picturesque districts, thanks to its distinctive palmyra trees and extensive green paddy fields. There are any number of views on how Palakkad (or "Palghat" the anglicised version) got its name. One view is that the word 'Pala' (barren land) together with 'Kadu' (jungle) gave the land its name. Yet others believe that it is connected with the ancient Jain temple in the town: 'Pali' being the sacred language of the Jains, giving the land its name as 'Palighat', which over the years changed to Palakkad. However, most believe that Palakkad is derived from 'Pala', an indigenous tree which once densely occupied the land, and hence Palakkad or "the forest of Pala trees." One of the earliest records about Palakkad has a chronicle of a war victory in A.D 988 when the king of Palakkad, Nedumpurayur Nadudayavar, stopped an invasion by the forces of the King of Kongunadu at Chittur.The Palakad Muncipality was formed in 1866 and was given the first grade status on March 26, 1955. Palakkad district as an administrative unit was formed on January 1, 1957.
Places of Interest
Malampuzha Dam and Gardens, Palakkad - Malampuzha Gardens is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Kerala. Malampuzha Garden is known as the Vrindavan of Kerala. The garden with lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pools and fountains is surrounded by a mammoth Dam. The natural grandeur of the garden is enhanced by fresh water aquarium, snake park and children's park with a toy train. Another item of interest in the park is the imposing concrete sculpture of Yakshi, done by the renowned Kanai Kunhiraman. The first rock garden of South India,sculpted by world renowned Padmashree Nekchand of Chandigarh is also at Malampuzha. Another major attraction is the Udankhatola - South India's only Passenger Ropeway.
Malampuzha Dam - Pallakad, Kerala
Thread Garden, palakkad - This is a marvellous and astounding work of art created by years of mere hard work of several labourers, using only embroidery colour threads and without the aid of needles or any special devices. Designed by Mr. Antony Joseph, the Thread Garden has an abundant collection of charming life-like models plants and flowers exquisitely arranged and housed in a large indoor glass chamber built very close to Fantasy Park, Malampuzha.
Tippu's Fort - Palakkad, Kerala
Tippu's Fort, Palakkad - Palakkad Fort, situated in the town close to Fort Maidan, is the best-preserved fort today in Kerala. It was constructed in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore. For him, it served as an advance post for securing his communications with Coimbatore and the West Coast. In the 18th Century, the Raja of Palakkad had to face severe threat from the invasions of the Zamorin of Calicut. On 1792, February 22, according to the Sriranga Pattanam Treaty, Tippu ceded the fort to the British. They renovated the Fort in European style. Today, this Fort, popularly known as Tippu's Fort, is one of the protected monuments in Palakkad town. It is square in shape, with walls of immense thickness and with strong bastions at all four corners and in the middle. The old draw bridge has since been replaced by a permanent one.
Thread Garden, Palakkad - This is a marvellous and astounding work of art created by years of mere hard work of several labourers, using only embroidery colour threads and without the aid of needles or any special devices. Designed by Mr. Antony Joseph, the Thread Garden has an abundant collection of charming life-like models plants and flowers exquisitely arranged and housed in a large indoor glass chamber built very close to Fantasy Park, Malampuzha.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Palakkad - Situated between the Anamalai Ranges of Taminadu and the Nelliampathy Ranges of Kerala on the Western Ghats is the Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary. It was originally a small tract of reserve forest with an area of about 48 sq. kms. However owing to the growing wildlife need, it was expanded in 1962 and today covers an area of 258 sq. kms. Ideally suited to the growth of teak, the tract encouraged large scale teak plantations through artificial regeneration in the early 1920's. This was abandoned when a full fledged wildlife department was formed in 1985. The Karimala Gopuram is the highest peak in this region and standing at 1444m.
Parambikulam - Palakkad, Kerala
Nellyampathy Hillstation, Palakkad - Nellyampathy Hill Station, Kerala has the recognition of being one of the prominent tourist destinations. In the south Indian region it stretches through a distance of 52 kilometers from Palakkad in Kerala. The landscapes of Nelliyampathy hill station are enthralling as greenery of the place is an eye candy. Nelliyampathy hill station lies in the Palakkad District and is 52 kilometers south of Nemmara. The hill station is above sea level and has a height of 467 to 1572 m


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