About Palakkad
Kochi to Palakkad distnce : 145 km
Estimated travel time : 3.7 hours
Kochi to Palakkad is a popular route for tourism. Palakkad or Palghat or Popularly known as "The land of Palmyra trees" is lush green town and considered as โGateway of Keralaโ.
Palakkad is situated in the foothills of Nilgiris. The town connects Indiaโs spice capital to other parts of country. Town is rich in history with picturesque landscapes, several dams and places of religious significance. Palakkad is the land of Palmyras and is famous as the chief granary of Kerala. Palakkad is known for the ruins of Tipu Sultan's Fort, four dams and one of the first amusement parks of Kerala - Fantasy Park. Some other locations that can be visited in the area include the Palakkad Fort, Silent Valley National Park, Pothundy Dam, Jain Temple, Dhoni waterfalls, Walayar Dam etc. Town has given remarkable contribution in Keralaโs history, culture, education and literature. Town is also home to gigantic mountains, rich flora and fauna and tremendous wildlife.
Taxi from Kochi to Palakkad is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kochi to Palakkad by car is well connected through NH544 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kochi to Palakkad distance is 145 Km and is 3.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ernakulam - Mattancherry palace, Cherai beach, Paradesi Synagogue, Hill palace museum
Aluva - Mahadev temple, Marthanda Varma Bridge
Angamaly - St George Basillica, Suvarnodyanam biological park, Thirumoozhikkulam Sree
Chalakudy - Kauthuka park, Thumboormuzhy Dam, Pambummekkattu mana
Puthukkad - Puthur Zoological park, Karuvanuur karanayil
Vadakkencherry - Viswanathaswamy temple, Veezhumala, Sree Mangottukavu Bhagavati temple
Kuzhalmannam - Saju KN, Maruthur Sree Krishna Kshetram, Kottamala forest range
Tourist Attractions
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Mukurthi National Park Palakkad Fort Pothundi Dam Siruvani Dam Parambikulam Dam Kanjirapuzha Dam Kollengode Palace Varikkassery Mana Seethargundu View Point Velliyamkallu Heritage Park Anginda peak Meenkulathi Bhagavathi Temple, Vadakkethara Chulliyar Dam LBMC Shri Chandraprabha Digambara Jain temple Peruvari Island Nest - Parambikulam Sree Chinmaya Guruvayurappan Temple Chinakathoor Temple Chulanur Peafowl Sanctuary Kadappara Waterfalls Kattilmadam Jain Temple Malampuzha Dam and Gardens Rock Garden, Malampuzha Kalpathy heritage village Silent Valley National Park Dhoni Hills