Package V - MALAPPURAM
- Malappuram district has a rich and vibrant history. The military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times, this district was the site for many of the Mappila Revolts (uprising against the British East India Company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921.
- Malappuram literally means a land atop hills and the region is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.
- Getting there
By road:Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by an excellent road network. Malappuram KSRTC Bus Station, Ph: 2734950, Perinthalmanna KSRTC Bus Station, Ph: 91 4933- 227342, Ponnani KSRTC Bus Station Ph: +91 494 2666396
By rail: Nearest main railway station is Kozhikode.
By air: Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode (36 km) - Geographical Information
Altitude: sea level
Area: 3550 sq. km
Population: 3,625,471(2011 census)
Major Tourists Hotspots in Malappuram
NILAMBUR TEAK MUSEUM
Established in 1994, Nilambur Teak Museum is the first teak museum in the country. They have a collection of information in the form of articles and comprehensive documents that also mention the historic and artistic value of the wood.
KOTTAKKUNNU
Kottakkunnu is a mesmerising garden situated on a hill. Its beauty is often compared with the picturesque Marine Drive in Mumbai. The attraction has a Water Park, an Adventure Park, an Art Gallery, 16D cinema, an Open Air Theatre and a Balloon Park. These amusements make Kottakkunnu a perfect picnic spot.
THIRUNAVAYA TEMPLE
Thirunavaya Lava Mukunda Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Narayana Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desas and has been mentioned in the scripts written by Vaishnava Alwars. It has a religiously rich history and traditional temple architecture.
KADALUNDI BIRD SANCTUARY
Located in Kozhikode, the sanctuary greets its visitors with freshwaters of Kadalundi River. This virgin land is home to 60 migratory and more than hundred native birds. Wildlife enthusiasts and bird lovers visit the place to capture even the minutest movements of the birds in their cameras. The sanctuary finds itself 200 m above the sea level.