Palakkad
Package
5000 to 10000
5000 to 10000
Duration
4 to 8 Days
4 to 8 Days
Best time to visit
JAN-FEB, NOV-DEC
JAN-FEB, NOV-DEC
About Palakkad
Palakkad (Malayalam: പാലക്കാട്), also known as Palghat, is a city and municipality in the state of Kerala in southern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad district. Palakkad is located near the border with the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats. Palakkad was known as Palghat, a name derived from the Malayalam words Pala (meaning forest) and Kattu (meaning fort). Palakkad is the gateway to the Nilgiri Hills, part of the Western Ghats mountain range. The city is home to several institutions of higher education, including the Kerala Agricultural University and the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad. The Palakkad Town railway station is the busiest railway station in Kerala. The station is served by the Palakkad-Cochin Harbour section of the Southern Railway Zone of the Indian Railways. The climate is tropical wet and dry. The city is known for its production of rice, coffee, tea, rubber, and spices, including cardamom, pepper, and ginger.Top 11 Places to visit in Palakkad
FAQ's on Palakkad
1. What is famous about Palakkad?
Palakkad is famous for its hills, forests, wildlife, waterfalls, and plantations.
2. What is not so good about Palakkad?
There is no bad thing about Palakkad.
3. Who should visit Palakkad?
People who enjoy exploring new places, those who appreciate nature and its offerings, and those who are interested in historical places should visit Palakkad.
4. What is the best time to visit Palakkad?
The best time to visit Palakkad is during the winter months of November to February.
5. What is the local food in Palakkad?
The local food in Palakkad is a mix of Malabar and Tamil cuisine. Some of the popular dishes include appam, puttu, kuzhi paniyaram, idli, vada, dosai, thoran, meen curry, chicken curry, beef curry, pork curry, parotta, and pulao.
6. What is the best way to reach Palakkad?
The best way to reach Palakkad is by bus.
7. What are the things to do in Palakkad?
Some of the things to do in Palakkad include sightseeing, visiting the temples, indulging in shopping, and exploring the natural attractions.
8. What are the places near Palakkad?
The places near Palakkad are Thrissur, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Malappuram.
