Palakkad
A Natural Reserve

Dhoni Waterfalls, lying in Dhoni village, is a perfect place to watch nature at close quarters and is about 12 km from the district of Palakkad. Though the waterfalls isn’t very wide, its beautiful surroundings are a treat for nature-lovers, particularly for those that enjoy trekking. A three-hour trek from the bottom of the hills results in the reserve forest, through which one can access the waterfall. The waterfalls is additionally an excellent picnic spot. The forest area round the falls is rich in wildlife like elephant, tiger, deer et al. . the simplest time to go to this serene spot is from June to October during monsoons, when the waterfalls is fully flow. Bathing within the waterfalls isn’t allowed.

Formerly referred to as Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve lies within the Nelliampathy–Anamalai landscape of the Western Ghats, around 3 hours faraway from Palakkad city. It houses one among the primary scientifically managed teak plantations of the planet and also plays host to the world’s oldest and tallest teak tree, which is nearly 50 m high, as tall as a 17-storey building! The reserve is home to quite 30 tigers and a number of other sightings are reported every season! it’s also home to many other animals, birds and fish. aside from wildlife safaris, the reserve is understood for its natural beauty, with undulating hills from the highest of which the panorama of the wilderness is mesmerising. Looking down upon the cover of dense green, punctuated by the blue waters of a lake and narrow streams is ethereal! There are a couple of tribal settlements inside the reserve, where tourists are often offered lunches.

Palakkad Fort is situated within the very heart of the town of Palakkad and is one among the foremost well-preserved monuments within the state of Kerala. The fort is surrounded by a moat and a track parallel to the moat acts as a jogging and walking track, where visitors can languish within the morning and evening hours. A temple of Lord Hanuman adjacent to the fort is additionally popular. there’s a functioning museum of archaeology inside the fort and tourists can get a peek into the historical days by viewing the relics.

The foundation of the Palakkad Fort was laid by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766. Later, the fort passed into the hands of British and that they modified it in 1790. Currently, the fort is preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Malampuzha Garden may be a fascinating architectural marvel made up of broken pieces of bangles, tiles, plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. it had been designed by renowned artist Nek Chand, who was also the brain behind the long-lasting rockery of Chandigarh. The garden also houses a huge statue of Malampuzha Yakshi (a demigoddess) inbuilt 1969 by Kanayi Kunhiraman, a well known and revered sculptor from the state. Its well-manicured gardens and flower beds invite visitors to relax and unwind. A canal flows through the center of the garden that has two hanging bridges. A ropeway that passes through the garden gives scenic aerial views of the world . There are boating facilities available within the garden also .

The garden is found at the foot of an irrigation dam, called Malampuzha Dam. it had been built to spice up the agriculture of the state within the 20th century. Tourists can head to the Kava Viewpoint just behind the dam, from where spectacular views of verdant hills and plush landscapes are often availed. Kava is additionally called because the womb of the raincloud because it is here that the primary rain clouds form.