Places to Visit in Palakkad District

Palakkad (Palghat) is unique among Kerala districts for its broad break in the Western Ghats — the Palakkad Gap — which has shaped its culture, cuisine, and climate. This natural corridor brings dry winds from Tamil Nadu, making Palakkad Kerala's rice bowl with extensive paddy fields. The district is home to Silent Valley National Park, one of the last undisturbed tracts of tropical rainforest in India, and the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. Nelliyampathy Hills offers misty tea gardens, and the 18th-century Palakkad Fort stands as a testament to Hyder Ali's influence.