Pothundi, the dam is irrigation dam near a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. It was built in the 19th century. The dam is rare to be built without a traditional concrete core, which is used in earth dams to counter the force exerted by water at high pressure. The nucleus is, however, an unusual mixture of brown sugar (jaggery) and quick lime.It is the second dam built in Asia, without having to use a cement mixture.
The dam is located about 8 km away Nemmara and 42 km from Palakkad, Nelliampathi, about 17 km away, is known for the dam Nemmara Vallengi festival.The Pothundy Sailing is a great site for tourists, covered with mountains. The dam is one of the most important sources of water for agriculture and drinking chittur Taluk. This dam is the main site, Malayalam film Vinodayathra.
Location: The dam is located about 8 km from Nenmara and 42 km from Palakkad. About 17 km of Nelliampathy.
Palakkad Fort is an old granite fort situated in the heart of the town of Palakkad in Kerala, South India. It was built by Haider Ali in 1766 AD and still one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.
There is a large field between the strong and the Palakkad municipality, known as Kota Maidanam (Fort Grounds). The land, which had previously served as a stable of elephants and horses of Tipu's army, now used for cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings. An open air auditorium called "Rappadi", currently in the preservation of the Archaeological Survey of India, is also in the extensive grounds of the Fort. In addition, there is a playground for children on one side of the fortress.
Fort Palakkad have existed since antiquity, but believed to be built in its present form in 1766 AD, but little is known about its early history. The local ruler, Palakkad Achchan, was originally a tributary of the Zamorin, but became independent before the eighteenth century. In 1757, he sent a delegation to Haider Ali seeking help against the threat of invasion by Zamorin. Haider Ali seized the opportunity to seize an important strategic location as Palghat, and from then until 1790 the fort was continually in the hands of the Mysore Sultans or the British. It was first brought by him in 1768 when Colonel Wood captured during the raid on Haider Alis strengths, but was captured by Haider months later. He was recaptured by Colonel Fullarton in 1783, after a siege that lasted eleven days, but left the following year. Later fell Zamorin troops.
In 1790 it was finally captured by the British Colonel Stuart. E 'was renovated and used as the basis of the work that ended with the storming of Srirangapatnam. Fort Garrison continued until the mid-19th century. At the beginning of 1900 has been converted into office Taluk. The fort is also known as Tipu's Fort (after Tipu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali).
Location:Situated at a distance of 154 km, north east of Kochi. The nearest airport is located in Coimbatore at a distance of 55 km towards East.
Nelliyampathy is the place that is famous for oranges. It is also known as Ooty of the poor. It is located about 9 km southeast of Nenmara. From the village Nenmara, in Palakkad district caressed the tops of clouds of the majestic hill range Nelliyampathy a sight to behold. The height ranges of hills from 467 m to 1572 m. To achieve Nelliyampathy, take the road of the product Nenmara Pothundy Dam. There are about 10 turns to negotiate on the way Nelliyampathy.
Pothundy Dam is a picturesque village, with facilities for boating, and is an attractive option as a place for picnics. As the Ghat road winds its way up Nelliyampathy, some places have views of the largest sections of Palakkad district are displayed in large rice fields, which are lush carpet. It also offers a spectacular view of Palakkad Gap, which is a geographical phenomenon in the Western Ghats region, leading to the formation of visible parts of neighboring Tamil Nadu state.
Tea Garden
On the way, estates that are interested in organic farming may look more closely in the management of private farms and vast expanses of tea estates managed by different companies. Nelliyampathy Hills is also known for its orange cultivation.
Private hotels and resorts are located in different places as you go up the hills Nelliyampathy. Bio-farms located here are an important step in the return before it reaches the highest point Palagapandi true heritage. The state is a charming villa, built during the British rule in India, and has now been changed to a privately owned resort. This Kaikatty, community room is available, which is usually used as a base, who are interested in hiking.
Nearby Palagapandy Seetharkundu is where you can get a spectacular view over the valley, and a cascade of 100 m height provides an added attraction. Palagapandy of you can go trekking or jeep to reach Mampara, another point of view breathtaking Nelliyampathy. The area in and around the property has Palagapandy tea, cardamom and coffee plantations with adjoining hills allowing one to catch a glimpse of wildlife in the form of Indian gaur, elephants, leopards, giant squirrel etc. and is also a paradise for birdwatchers.
Location: About 55 km from Coimbatore. Only 52 km from Palakkad Railway Station.
Nestled in the valley between the rows Anamalai of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Nelliampathy ranges of the majestic Western Ghats is Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.This pristine valley that is proud of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to untouched container ports nature.The several variants the aquatic fauna, including crocodiles assailant, who are often seen sunbathing along its banks.
Deer
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the most protected environment for Anamalai subunit of the Western Ghats, surrounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the sanctuary has a flora and fauna that are peninsula well preserved due to the full protection of minimum human intervention. The sanctuary is a major ecological continuum Peechhi through substantial aid Eravikulam Anamalai viable populations of wildlife. It houses various breeds of indigenous peoples who are equally good part of the existing harmonious ecosystem. The thick, rich habitat sanctuary supplys abundant water make it a habitat for wildlife and therefore for the tourist who may have fond memories of watching animals and being in the bosom of nature.
Wild Cat
Western Ghats is one of 34 global biodiversity hotspots. Considering the abundance of wildlife and natural beauty adorable Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is perhaps the most interesting part of the wildlife in the entire stretch of Western Ghats. Therefore, it is popularly venerated as a "house of Nature." Has a total area of 285 sq.km
Buffalo
Location: About 40 km from Mannarkkad in the district Palakkad. From Palakkad - 100 km, From Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) - 84 km, From Pollachi (Tamil Nadu) - 38 km.
Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills, Palakkad District in Kerala, South India. The area in this national park was historically explored in 1847 by the botanist Robert Wight, and is associated with Hindu legend. The park is one of the last undisturbed tracts of South Western Ghats montane rain forests and tropical moist evergreen forest in India. Contiguous with the proposed Karimpuzha National Park (225 km²) to the north and Mukurthi National Park (78.46 km²) to the north-east, it is the core of the Nilgiri International Biosphere Reserve (1,455.4 km²), and is part of The Western Ghats World Heritage Site, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000+ km²) under consideration by UNESCO. Plans for a hydroelectric project that threatened the parks high diversity of wildlife stimulated an environmentalist Social Movement in the 1970s called Save Silent Valley which resulted in cancellation of the project and creation of the park in 1980. The visitors' centre for the park is at Sairandhri.
Lion-tailed macaque
Silent Valley gets copious amounts of rainfall during the monsoons, but the actual amount varies within the region due the varied topography. In general the rainfall is higher at higher altitude and decreases from the west to east due to the rain shadow effect. Eighty per cent of the rainfall occurs during the south-west monsoon between June and September. It also receives significant amount of rainfall during the north-east monsoon between October and November.
Bridge across the river Kunthi
The park consists of several species of birds, animals and other living organisms. Birdlife International 16 bird species in Silent Valley as threatened or restricted: Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Malabar Parakeet, Grey-headed Bulbul, Broad-tailed Grassbird, Rufous Babbler, Wynaad Laughing Thrush, Nilgiri Laughing Thrush, White-bellied Shortwing. Rare bird species found here include Ceylon Frogmouth and Great Indian Hornbill.
There are at least 34 species of mammals at Silent Valley including the threatened Lion-tailed Macaque, Niligiri Langur, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Tahr, Peshwa’s Bat (Myotis peshwa) and Hairy-winged Bat. There are nine species of bats, rats and mice.
Location: Silent Valley National Park located 40 km from Mannarkkad in the Palakkad district.
Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala, which is located near Palakkad in southern India is on the scenic hills of Western Ghats in the background. The dam project was initiated in 1949 and graduated in 1955. The entire catchment area of 145 square kilometers, where the tank has a capacity of 8000 square meters of water. duct systems serving the irrigated agricultural land when the reservoir provides drinking water Palakkad and surrounding villages.
Malampuzha, a small town in the foothills of Western Ghats takes its name from the river Malampuzha. Nurtured by this tributary of Kerala's longest river, Bharathappuzha, Malampuzha is a green city is a major tourist attraction for its hiking trails and irrigation dam large.
Around the reservoir are beautiful gardens and amusement parks. services can be found in the lake by boat. Other attractions in the Malampuzha garden a beautiful rock garden, fish-shaped aquarium, snake park, cableway, which takes aerial tour of the park and the gigantic Yakshi (enchantress) sculptured by Kanai Kunhiraman, a renowned sculptor of Kerala.
Entrance to the garden
The most interesting feature of the rock is the whole place is made of pieces of unwanted and broken bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, boxes and other debris. The garden is a masterpiece of sculptor Padmasree Neck Chand Saini. His rock garden in Chandigarh is world famous and attracts thousands of tourists every year. Nearest station and the airport is in Palakkad and Coimbatore, respectively.
Location: Only 10 km from Palakkad town, North Kerala.
The dam is located about 8 km away Nemmara and 42 km from Palakkad, Nelliampathi, about 17 km away, is known for the dam Nemmara Vallengi festival.The Pothundy Sailing is a great site for tourists, covered with mountains. The dam is one of the most important sources of water for agriculture and drinking chittur Taluk. This dam is the main site, Malayalam film Vinodayathra.
