Places to visit

Situated at the heart of the town in all its splendour is the majestic Palakkad Fort. Built in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore, this Fort was taken over by the British in 1790 and is one of the best preserved forts in Kerala. Also a must see is the small Hanuman temple that is believed to be as old as the fort.

There is a large ground between the Fort and the Palakkad Town hall, known as Kota Maidanam(Fort Maidan/Fort Grounds). The ground, which had once served as a stable for the elephants and horses of Tipu's army, is now used to stage cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. An open air auditorium called "Rappadi", currently under the preservation of the Archeological Survey Of India, is also located within the spacious grounds of the Fort. Additionally, there is a children's park on one side of the Fort.

• Distance from SD Residency : 12 kms

Dhoni is situated around 15 Kilometers from Palakkad town in Kerala, India. It is famous for Dhoni Waterfalls and the Western Ghat forests. Dhoni is bordered by Western Ghats on north. It is also a popular trekking spot for tourists. Dhoni farm is situated at Dhoni.

Dhoni Waterfalls is located around 15 km from Palakkad and around 34 km from Kollengode Town in Palakkad. An entry pass is required before entering the area. A fee of Rs.100/- (from 15 August 2016) will be charged per person. You have to walk 4 km from the bottom of the hill to reach the waterfalls. The roads are not tarred, and one can see water flowing down between the rocks on the way up. No restrictions for carrying food to the top. Upon reaching the top, one can see the lovely view of the waterfalls and enjoy a bath in the cold waters. With a climb up the rocks one can feel the beauty of the jungles and it is said to have leopards, elephants and so. However, encountering them is rare. A 4 km walk can sometimes be dehydrating as it is a humid area and never climb the hill without much rest in between as continuous climbing can make you feel tired and will kill the joy of trekking.

• Distance from SD Residency : 22 kms

Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala, located near Palakkad, in the state of Kerala.Malampuzha Gardens, the only rock-cut gardens in South India made by Nek Chand, the renowned artist and winner of the prestigious Padmashree Award, is situated in Palakkad district. The entire garden is made from broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. Also situated in the gardens is the massive Malampuzha Yakshi(female vampire) built in 1969 by Kanayi Kunhiraman, a greatly respected sculptor from the state. It is a spectacular relic of art that we are lucky to still have with us. The flowering beds, fountains and rose gardens along with an aerial ropeway make it a place that instantly soothes your soul.

In the lower hills of the Western Ghats lies the beautiful Malampuzha township whose lush greenery and plethora of picnic spots make it a must visit spot in these areas. It has really good trekking trails that are available to all with a penchant for the same. Malampuzha Gardens and the Irrigation Dam tend to be the areas that attract the highest number of visitors. Apart from being perfect picnic spots, there is a host of interesting trivia surrounding the place that adds to its appeal.

• Distance from SD Residency : 12 kms

Nelliyampathy Hills is a beautiful hill station in Palakad District of Kerala and its hardly 60 KM from Palakkad town. Lying in the lap of Western Ghats, Nelliyampathy Hills are decorated with a wonderful sight of tea, coffee, cardamom and Orange plantation.

The scenic beauty of this place is mesmerising, which is the reason why this destination is one of the most popular tourist attraction in the district. The hills here are of varying heights ranging from 467 metres to 1572 metres so that you can experience the continuous variation in climate as well. The pleasant atmosphere of Nalliyampathy along with its enchanting landscapes make it the perfect place for a quaint holiday.However, the most rewarding experience here would be the view from the top, where you can see fluffy clouds atop your head and the mountain roads with its carpets of delicious teas and coffees. If nature is your calling, this is a must visit destination for you.

• Distance from SD Residency : 62 kms

Walayar  is a border town, located in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The Kerala-Tamil Nadu border check post is situated here, which is marked by an arch.  It is 26 km from Palakkad on the NH 544, 20km from the Coimbatore Railway station and 30km from the Coimbatore Airport.

There is also a Deer Park located beside the NH 47 which presently now in a poor condition due to lack of facilitation. Since Walayar is a gateway it is also the main entry point to the main tourists centres of the District like Malampuzha, Kanjirapuzha, Nelliampathy, Silent Valley, Mangalam Dam etc. Walayar Dam is a dam in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. This dam is constructed across the Walayar River which is a tributary of Kalpathipuzha River. It was completed and opened in 1964. It is one of the major sources of irrigation in the region. Most of the water in this river is passed to the inner places of walayar . The dam holds a larger reservoir area, and the persons living near the reservoir area utilizes the water from the walayar dam as their main water source for irrigation. But currently the water holding inside the reservoir is less due to lesser rain at Walayar. The reservoir area is very scenic and has better scope for tourism.

• Distance from SD Residency : 20 kms