Other Places of Interest
J.P. Smrithi Vanam:
Loknayak J.P. Smrithi Vanam and Deer Park is in an extent of 10 acres of reserve forest at Walayar in the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu on the side of N.H 47. Deers and other animals move freely in this park. Facilities for elephant ride provided. The distance from Palakkad town is 22 Kms.
Mayiladumpara peacock sanctuary:
Myiadumpara Choolannur peacock sanctuary is 30kms. away from Palakkad. It is well known as a grove abounding in peacocks. Kottayi :It is 15 kms away from Palakkad.
Kottayi:
is the native place of the Palakkad Chembai Vaidyanaha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Karnatic Music. Meenvallom: There are 10 steps of water falls at Meenvallom, the originating point Thuppanadu river. The height of the falls varies from 5 to 45 metres. The distance from Palakkad is 37 kms.
Attappadi:
Attappadi is a tribal abode. Irular, Mudugar and Kurumbar are the main tribal groups. They live in forest in closely built huts called 'Ooru' (hamlet) The Government have finalised some concrete programmes to uplift the tribals.
Peruvembu:
Peruvmpu in Palakkad Taluk, is famous for making leather musical instruments like chenda, maddhalam, thakil,deca, tabala, edakka, thimila, udukku etc.
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