Kerala is known as God’s own country because of the mountains, rivers, pristine beaches, verdant paddy fields, backwaters. All this make Kerala a picturesque state. For any tourist, the experience is breath taking and memorable. The state of Kerala is ranked as one of the top 50 tourist destinations.

Kerala has the majestic Arabian Sea on the West and the sprawling Western Ghats on the East. Kerala shares her borders with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In between the two folds of Western Ghats on the border with Tamil-Nadu is the district of Palakkad. The word Palakkad is derived from “pala” which means Alstonia scholaris, a tree with sweet smelling flowers and “kaadu” which means forest. Palakkad means forest with pala trees.

The weather of Palakkad is influenced by the geographical position and is pleasant throughout the year. It is also called the Granary of Kerala and the Gateway of Kerala. It has the biggest mountain pass of about 30 kms. Palakkad lies at the foot of the Western Ghats. The district is an ancient one and is known for its historical background. There is fort built by Hyder Ali, the erstwhile king of Mysore. This district is rich with mountains, forests, and fertile valleys, rivers and mountain streams are rich in flora and fauna. As a result, there is a lush green growth of paddy fields and tea plantations in the mountains. Palakkad is rich in tourist destinations. There are a number of temples which are worth visiting. Important among them are the Kalpathy Siva temple, Vadakkunthara Siva Temple and an Ayappa temple. There is a Jain temple at Jainmedu, 3km from Palakkad. For nature lovers, there is Silent valley national Park. It derives its name because of absence of any sort of noise. Palakkad is easily accessible by air. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport from Palakkad distance is 55 kms. It is well connected to other major cities by rail. There are motor able rods that connect Palakkad to other major towns.