About Nilambur
Cochin to Nilambur distnce : 160 km
Estimated travel time : 5.8 hours
Cochin to Nilambur is very popular route for tourism, pilgrimage, and also for historians. Nilambur is a beautiful town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala known as the 'Land of Teak Plantation'.
On the bank of the Chaliyar River, Nilambur is one of the mixture of the virgin nature and culture. The town is known for having the first teak plantation, established within the Conolly Plot about 150 years ago. The Teak Museum here is worth visiting, the fascinating amount of information regarding this marvel tree draws many tourists to this museum all year round. If you're a nature lover constantly reading through volumes to find the most essential details on Teak, the wonder tree that is the world-renowned Teak Museum in Nilambur is the perfect location to visit. Apart from the famous Teak museum in Nilambur, it is also the home of stunning rainforests and waterfalls. One of the waterfalls can be found in Adyanpara Falls, a waterfall that cascades down the village of Kurmbalangode in Nilambur.
Taxi from Cochin to Nilambur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Cochin to Nilambur by car is well connected through NH544 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Cochin to Nilambur distance is 160 Km and is 5.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Angamaly - St George Basillica, Suvarnodyanam biological park, Thirumoozhikkulam Sree
Karukutty - Thirumoozhikkulam Sree Lakshmana Perumal Temple, Puliyampilly Bhagavathi Temple
Koratty - Korattymuthy Shrine Grotto, Rosary Village
Potta - Kauthuka Park, Pambummekkatu Mana, Charpa Waterfalls, Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary
Thalore - Chakkamkulangara Sri Sastha Temple, Fathima Matha Church, Museum
Thrissur - Puthur Zoological park, St Thomas Forane Church, College of Forestry
Pattambi - Palakkad Fort, Kaithali Shiva Temple, Varikkasseri Mana
Koppam - Rayiranellur Malayil Bagavathy Temple, Rayiranelloor Durgadevi Temple
Perintalmanna - Nvio Family Fun Park, Kulir Mala
Pattikkad - Sree Krishna Temple, Orappan Kettu Water Falls, Vettilappara Waterfalls, St. Francis Xavier Syro Malabar Catholic Church
Wandoor - Wandoor Town Square, Silent Valley National Park
Mampad - Chaliyar River, Conolly's Plot Ecotourism, Mosque, Church, Shiva Temple