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Before bidding farewell to Nilambur during your Kerala holidays, you can witness one more charming site which will be mentally and physically refreshing. ‘Adayan Para’ is a marvelous waterfall elegantly and majestically placed with abundant natural ornamentations all around the place. This amazing site is situated nearly 10 km away from Nilambur and you will get trekking facilities at this place. From ‘Adayan Para’ you will be surely able to load tons of happiness in the course of your Kerala holidays.

As the next destination of your Kerala holidays you can move to ‘Manjeri’. A car ride of around half an hour from Malappuram will take you to ‘Manjeri’ and the trip through the dense forests of ‘Nedumkayam’ will be truly exhilarating! This place is the settlement area of the primitive tribe ‘Chola Naickas’ and while having your Kerala holidays you can see some members of this rare ethnic-group in the rural areas.

‘Manjeri Kovilakam’ is a magnificent piece of architectural splendor and will defenitly attract you during your Kerala holidays. You can roam around the area where once upon a time the able and powerful assistants of the then rulers dwelled! One of the three international airports of Kerala, the ‘Kozhikode international air-port’ is in near Manjeri. The scenic beauty of this area will surely attract you in the course of your Kerala holidays.

You must not miss the internationally famous ‘Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala’ while having your strides through Malappuram district in the course of your Kerala holidays. Ayurveda is the traditional treatment method of Kerala and patients from all over the world visit ‘Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala’ for getting able treatment for their illness. Kottakkal Pooram is also famous. The ‘Kadampuzha Temple’ is another spot where you should make a visit during your Kerala Holidays. It is one among the many temples built based on pure traditional architectural ways.

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After the exploration of Palakkad district during your Kerala holidays you can now enter Malappuram, the neighboring district of Palakkad. Nature was not at all a miser, while creating Malappuram and has given all kinds of lavish decorations throughout the area! The area also possesses very many historical places and tourist attractions. You will definitely get a jolly good time at Malappuram during your Kerala holidays.

The famous areas which you should cover at Malappuram district in the course of your Kerala holidays are Nilambur, Manjeri, Thirunnawaya , Thirur and Perinthalmanna. Nilambur teak plantation is the oldest one of its kind internationally and this site is situated very near to Nilambur town. Named after the then Malabar Collector, H.V.Conolly, it is a site to watch! The estate is almost 3 hectares and is seated close to the ‘Chaliyar River’ and you can enjoy exciting country boat ferries which will generate very many thrilling moments for you during your Kerala holidays.

The ‘Teak Museum’ of Nilambur is world famous and is located on the Nilambur-Gudallur road, with around 4 km of distance from Nilambur. This is the first teak museum of the entire world and you must certainly visit this one during your Kerala holidays. Here you will also find a sub-centre of ‘Kerala Forest Research Institute’. Just a few distances away at ‘Nedumkayam’ you can witness the celebrated rain forests and this will be a real mental treat during your Kerala holidays! You will feel so close to nature as a partial wild-life can be viewed from the nearby wooden house! From here you can see the free roaming of elephants, deer and other animals. The elephant taming centre will show you the various methods by which the mighty elephants are controlled by puny human beings!

‘Nilambur Kovilakams’ are famous for their architectural splendor and just peep and see the rich wooden works of the ‘gone days’ during your Kerala holidays! These ‘Kovilakams’ were the abode of then rulers of the country. If you move around 30 km from Nilambur you can reach the famous ‘Valamthode’ from where you can see the attractive perpetual waterfall. It’s a rare thrilling sight indeed! Don’t miss the place while you chart-out your Kerala holidays.

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As is the case with natural ornamentation, Kerala is rich with respect to climatic conditions also. Tourists can opt for the Kerala holidays during any time of the year because each season is a ‘tourist season’ in Kerala! This specialty keeps Kerala far ahead of other tourist’s destinations of India

Whether it is summer, monsoon or winter that doesn’t matter! The place is always ready for the tourists and will have something to offer at all times. This makes the Kerala holidays really sweet!

Generally the summer season starts from February and extends upto May with the maximum temperature of around 35°Celsius. Even though summer is really hot here that won’t go beyond a certain limit and won’t take away the charm of your Kerala holidays. This is the ‘post harvest’ season of Kerala during which takes place so many festivals connected with temples. If you are planning your Kerala holidays during this time you can witness so many traditional temple festivals of Kerala with all conventional pomp and show and the most important one is the ‘Trissur Pooram’.

Monsoon usually gets started with a bang from June first week itself and is truly welcomed by all! Forget about the rain; still there are ample scopes for enjoyment during the Kerala holidays! All most all tour operators will have special monsoon packages. The richness of Kerala rains is a beauty by itself and who will not admire it! The whole environment will be having a celestial look during this time. You can see herons hoping around the paddy fields and swans frolicking in rivers and small ponds! The monsoon season of Kerala lasts upto September. If you are opting your Kerala holidays during this time you can witness the famous Kerala festival ‘Onam’ which usually comes during the last stages of monsoon.

The winter season of Kerala comes in between September last to January. This season also is much favorable for having the Kerala holidays. Usually the season gets started from the month of October and lasts upto January. The climate slowly rises to almost 32°Celsius during the end period of the winter season. Presently almost all holiday conductors have special packages of Kerala holidays which are well tailored according to the different seasons. Succinctly you can say that in Kerala where heavenly calmness is strewed all the way, it is possible to have a rich vacation all year round.

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You have started the last phase of exploring Palakkad district during your Kerala holidays and so let us re-cap once more the main areas of Palakkad which you should not miss in the course of your Kerala holidays.

Mesmerizing sights of Nelliyampathy forests are internationally famous. They will certainly give you enormous joy and a real good start for your much awaited Kerala holidays. The Western Ghats and the thrilling sights of the thick green vegetations will surely make your imaginations fly higher! The famous ‘Pothundy Dam’ is very near to Nelliyampathy and is an excellent place for having a small excursion during your main Kerala holidays.
Then you can see the rural splendor of the Kollengode area which has got rich ancient traditions. The Kollengode Palace, the ancient Vishnu temple, the small mountains of ‘Seethakundu’ and ‘Govindamalai’ are some places near Kollengode which you can explore during your Kerala holidays. You must not forget about the Palakkad Fort which is commonly known as ‘Tippu’s Kootta’ and the enchanting site of ‘Malampuzha’ gardens while having the Kerala holidays.
Children will really love the nearby park which is known by the name ‘Fantasy Park’ from where they will be able to enjoy so many water rides and other sports. Visiting ‘Dhoni’ is a must during the Kerala holidays and the magnificent waterfall will truly captivate you! There is an ancient temple at ‘Thiruvalathoor’ where you can witness the wonderful architectural qualities of ancient India both in wood and stone works. Don’t miss this place of historical importance during your Kerala holidays!
During your Kerala holidays, Ottapalam and the nearby places will show you the fascinating qualities of pure valluvanadan culture. The ‘Thiruvillwamala temple’, ‘Ivar madam’, ‘Killikkurissimangalam’ and ‘Kerala Kalamandalam’ are the main places which you should visit. Then there are the famous temples like ‘Chinakkathur temple’ and ‘Killikkavu temple’. These trips will add sweetness to your Kerala holidays. ‘Thrithala’ famous for the mythological characters of ‘Paryi Petta Pantheerukulam’ is also very near to Ottapalam. Descendants of the lone sister of eleven brothers of this clan presently reside at Ottapalam. The original tharavadu of this family is the ‘Kavalappara Kottaram’ situated at ‘Kavalappara’ near ‘Ottapalam’. An ancient history of Valluvanad sleeps with them!

Finally you can end the sight seeing of Palakkad district during your Kerala holidays with the interesting and gripping sights of Silent valley.

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So you can continue your Kerala holidays and move to the next destination!

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Kerala is popularly known as ‘God’s own country’. God has got so many manifestations and obviously the dwelling place also should posses such immaculate qualities! You will see some of these pristine qualities during your Kerala holidays which will make you calm and cool and much more near to the eternal truth! Another important area which you must cover during your Kerala holidays is the ‘Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary’ which lies at a distance of 110 km from Palakkad.

When you visit the Parambikkulam sanctuary in the course of your Kerala holidays, you can witness hundreds of rare animals. The area is really enormous with nearly 300 sq.km of land and is a rare site indeed! You are also getting good facilities for boating and cruising at the Parambikkulam reservoir and can grab very many precious moments which will add much quality to your Kerala holidays. You can snatch the limited accommodation facility by advance bookings or else you can stay at the Palakkad hotels.
Siruvani reservoir which lies at a distance of 50 km from Palakkad is another wonderful area which you must visit during your Kerala holidays. Siruvani is jointly maintained by the Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments. Here you will find a ‘hodgepodge’ culture; a real mixture of both states. The rare tribal communities of Mudugars and Irulars can be found here. Another feature which you can notice at the place during your Kerala holidays is the attractive ancient architectural styles of both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
If you are planning your Kerala holidays during the months of March/April you will be able to see some of the fascinating festivals of Palakkad like the ‘Manappulli Kavu Vela’, ‘Kanniyarkali’, ‘Pavakkoothu’, ‘Chittur Konganpada’ and ‘Nenmara-Vallengy Vela’. These are all traditional festivals which the local people still continue to celebrate with fervor and passion. These exhilarating occasions will make your Kerala holidays truly colorful!

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Now you have come to the boundary area of Palakkad district during your Kerala holidays. Cheruthuruthy in fact belongs to the district of Thrissivaperur. There is one more exciting place in Palakkad district which you must not miss to visit during your Kerala holidays. That is the internationally famous ‘Silent Valley’ which is situated in the ‘Mannarkkad’ area.
Even the name has got some kind of a marvelous quality attached to it! The ‘valley of silence’ will give you tons of pleasure during your Kerala holidays! This wonderful place is seated on the northeastern side of Palakkad district. The nearest town is Mannarkkad. From there you will get good transportation facilities to reach the nature’s beauty spot. So you won’t get any commuting problems for going to ‘Silent Valley’ during your Kerala holidays. First you can take a convenient bus to reach ‘Mukkali’. From ‘Mukkali’ so many private jeeps will be available which will take you to ‘Silent Valley’.
The sights at ‘Silent Valley’ would be a real break from the usual life you are used to and this will be a real treat for yourself while enjoying the Kerala holidays! The modern civilization has not entered this valley of silence and you can see the exact nature in the naked form which will be really awe-inspiring! It will be a real mind cooling sight and no word will be adequate to bring-out the grandeur of the site! This will be a real gain which your mind and soul will carry throughout your life and so don’t miss to visit ‘Silent Valley’ during your Kerala holidays. But make sure to reserve your accommodation in the site premises in advance otherwise you will have to stay in the nearby cities while visiting ‘Silent Valley’!

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After visiting the ancient Shiva temple and learning something about the annual chariot festival of Kalpathi you can slowly bid farewell to the pure Palakkadan area and carry-on with your Kerala holidays. While saying bye to the area and doing your luggage packing you can notice the swaying palm trees reciprocating your parting salutations! But you have to move on! Catch a bus to Ottapalam from the city stand and within one hour you can reach the marvelous valluvanadan area. You can take Ottapalam as the next base of your Kerala holidays for further explorations of Palakkad district.

Rich with a pure valluvanadan culture Ottapalam will give you ample mental happiness. The famous Bharathapuzha, which is commonly known by the pet name ‘Nila’ even though in a pathetic condition, still has got its own majestic looks and grandeur! Near this historic river lies the famous ‘Thiruvillwamala Temple’. You must defenitly see this marvelous place during your Kerala holidays. Built on a hilly side this temple premises will gift you thrilling panoramic views of the surrounding areas! It will be a true groovy sight indeed and which will augment the excellence of your Kerala holidays.
Within a few miles of the temple you can see the birth place of the great Malayalam poet ‘Kunchan Nambiar’ who with his satirical poems had conquered the hearts of the Malayalees. You must not miss this historical place while having the Kerala holidays. Around the area there is another place where the glories of the past still float and this is the famous ‘Ivar Madam’ It is commonly believed that the mythological characters of 'Pancha Pandavas' performed their 'srardha balees' here and even now Hindus of the local area prefer to do the cremation of their dear ones and the subsequent kriyas here

Now you can come back to Ottapalam and can have a good relax after a sumptuous lunch and then prepare for the next destination of your Kerala holidays.
With a thirty minutes drive you can reach the 'Kalamandalam' which has got an international repute. Crossing the Nila River you will reach 'Cheruthuruthy' via 'Shornoor' and this is the abode of 'Kerala Kalamandalam'. This is a deemed university now and a center of Indian music and dance. At any cost you must make a visit to this place during your Kerala holidays which will give you an in-depth knowledge about the musical and dance forms of India.

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You have started your Kerala holidays in a grand way by entering Palakkad district. At Palakkad itself you can witness the miniature copy of the diversities you are going to see in the course of your Kerala holidays. If you are planning your Kerala holidays during the months of February to May you will be able to witness many local festivals of Palakkad area which are locally known as Poorams.

Very many awe-inspiring moments are in store for you! You can prepare for that and can commence your Kerala holidays in a rare way! Just move some 70 km from Palakkad and through the town of Nenmara; you will reach the marvelous forests of Nelliyampathy. You are sure to get a feel that nature has showered all of its alluring features in abundant quantities at this place! The enchanting appearance of the foggy mountains along with the cooling views of tea, coffee, orange and cardamom estates will give you rare mind-blowing sights! Certainly your Kerala holidays have started in a striking style!
Another thrilling experience which you can get from Palakkad district while having your Kerala holidays will be from the marvelous gardens of Malampuzha dam. The fort-maidan is a vast expanse where children can play a little while. You can also visit the famous Tippu’s fort where you can see history sleeping! Let the history sleep; watch it, enjoy and then muse for a while and jump for the next destination for continuing your Kerala holidays.
Next you can move to Dhoni the marvelous reserve forest area for enhancing the quality of your Kerala holidays. This spectacular area has got a wonderful waterfall which attracts lots of tourists. The mesmeric feeling which you experience at this place will be so intense that you will see the presence of God here! The farmhouse of Dhoni is internationally famous. Don’t miss to visit this during your Kerala holidays. You can also see the renowned temple of Shiva which is believed to be built by the then ruler of Palakkad during 1425 AD. The annual chariot festival of this temple which is conducted during the month of November is internationally famous. Lots of tourists flock here during that time for witnessing this rare function. If you can plan your Kerala holidays during this period you can witness this rare ceremony which will give you immense pleasure!

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Palakkad is the gate through which you can enter Kerala from Tamil Nadu during your Kerala holidays. Take a short bus trip from Coimbatore, the famous town of Tamil Nadu and within one hour you are down at Palakkad! While having your Kerala holidays you can see a true concoction of two different cultures at Palakkad including in the customs and manners. The blending is done in a perfect way resulting in the creation of a genuine Palakkadan culture!

While entering Kerala from Tamil Nadu during your Kerala holidays, you will be greeted by the enormous Western Ghats with copious scenic beauty scattered throughout the area. You can count this as the beginning of the grand environmental charms which you are going to witness in the course of your Kerala holidays. The eloquence with which nature speaks here is to be specially noted! Such is the grand scenic beauty! Ornamented by mountains, rivers, paddy fields and coconut trees, the entire scene will give you a pure celestial feeling! The starting of your Kerala holidays will be really grand in all senses.

Now that you are entering Palakkad in the course of your Kerala holidays you must know the popular story regarding the origination of the word ‘Palakkad’. In the local vernacular ‘Kaadu’ means ‘forest’ and ‘Paala’ is a typical plant belonging to the ‘Alsteria Scholaris’ group bearing fragrant flowers. So in the literary sense ‘Palakkad’ means the ‘forest of paala’. It is possible that once upon a time this place was a thick forest of ‘paalas’! Now while passing through this place during your Kerala holidays you can have some flying imaginations about those paala trees!

The diversified culture of Kerala which you are going to witness while having the Kerala holidays is getting a start at Palakkad. Palakkad is basically quiet and traditional and has got rich cultural inheritance of different origins. Within 4480 sq.km of Palakkad District itself you can see the beginning of the much noted diversity regarding the total customs and manners of the Kerala people! This diversity is applicable to the whole of India and that is why the famous phrase ‘unity in diversity’ was coined! While having the Kerala holidays you will be amazed to see the real vastness of Kerala’s culture!

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Kerala the captivating creation of nature which lies at the south-western part of India is popularly known as the ‘God’s own country’! This fabulous piece of land with its traditional ways of dressings along with the modern ways of thinking will certainly allure you and will gain a place within your heart and soul! You can still witness many of the original enchanting charms of Kerala even during this modern tide of technological advancements. During your tour of Kerala you will be enticed by the un-tainted natural beauty and you can have a good parlance with nature! It is usually said that because of the financial opening up world has reduced into a state of a global village. But as far as Kerala is concerned this opening-up is not a new experience. Even before a century, the people of Kerala preferred to move out of their homeland to other places within India or to other nooks and corners of the world in search of job and livelihood.
Naturally Kerala came under the influence of very many alien cultures and manners. The moving around and the close interaction with so many cultures and traditions of various sects of people made Kerala very versatile but this adaptability was restricted mainly to the families and close relatives of those people. But the frequently changing world scenario of the modern times has induced vast changes in the social structure of Kerala. This visible change can be observed during your travel to Kerala.
Kerala comprises of 14 districts with 3 major cities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. The international airports of Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Nedumbassery while providing much convenience to the tourists also cater the traveling needs of Kerala people who work abroad. The road and train services of Kerala also render good facilities and definitely you won’t get a transportation problem within the state! With the availability of all kinds of accommodation facilities your Kerala holidays will be really enjoyable.
Kerala possesses some marvelous beaches like Kovalam, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Kappad and Bekal. Tourists will be getting many kinds of facilities at these Kerala beaches which will make their Kerala holidays really thrilling! The wild life sanctuaries of Kerala like Thekkady, Parambikkulam, Silent Valley, Aralam, Wynad, Peechi, Idukki and Neyyar will truly attract you with their richness of flora and fauna. You can soak yourself in the natural environmental splendor of Kerala by visiting hill-stations like Ponmudi, Peerumade, Thekkady, Munnar and Wayanad.
As far as the climate is concerned Kerala falls under the category of a tropical climate with the usual settings of summer season starting from February to May. Generally Kerala monsoon starts from June to September and winter from October to January. Each season of Kerala has got its own charm. When you have a Kerala holiday you are getting very many magnificent moments irrespective of the season and this will surely fill your heart and soul. You will be able to off-load many of your mental and physical lassitudes during the Kerala holidays and this will make you fresh and agile. Surely just after the Kerala holidays you will be ready for another show!