Malappuram — Known for spectacular festivals

Medi Bliss Transaction
7 min readOct 5, 2020

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Malappuram in Kerala as a recorded spot of premium has an extremely rich and significant history, and is arranged on the Calicut — Madras street, 12 km. south — west of Manjeri and 52 km. south — west of Calicut. Malappuram is the headquarters of this verifiably significant district.The recorded objective of Malapuram was the military central command of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since old occasions. This generally critical region was the scene for a large number of the Mappilla revolts (uprisings against the English East India Organization in Kerala) somewhere in the range of 1792 and 1921.The slope nation has likewise contributed a lot to the social legacy of Kerala. The recorded objective of Malappuram (actually, a land on hills) in Kerala is limited by the Nilgiri slopes on the east, the Bedouin ocean on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad areas on the south. Malappuram is advanced by three incredible waterways coursing through it — the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. Numerous instances of Indo-European design actually exist in the authentic objective of Malappuram.

Within City: Quick refreshment

Thirumandhamkunnu Temple: An Ancient Mahakshetra Of Kerala

Location: BhagavathiPadam, Angadipuram, Kerala 679321. Timing: 6–11:30am and 4:30–8pm. Entry Fee: NA. How To Reach From City: Take an autorickshaw from the city centre

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: A Treat To Eyes

Location: Near Kadalundi Railway Station, Station Road, Kadalundi, Kerala. Timing: 7am–6pm. Entry Fee: INR 25. How To Reach From City: The place is well-connected via road from city centre

Pazhayangadi Mosque: Abode Of Prominent Saints

Location: Malappuram Kerala. Timing: NA. Entry Fee: No entry fee. How To Reach From City: Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti is located 18 km east of Manjeri, on the way to Malappuram in Kerala

Keralmkundu Waterfalls: Enticing Sights

Location: Malappuram. Timing: 4:30 AM — 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM — 8:00 PM. Entry Fee: INR 10. How To Reach From City: The nearest village to Keralamkundu Waterfalls is Karuvarakundu and is connected via road to the nearest towns such as Manjeri, Perinthalmanna and Nilambur.

Kodikuthimala: Highest Point OfAmminikkadan Hills

Location: Malappuram district. Timing: NA. Entry Fee: INR 5. How To Reach From City: The place is located at a distance of about 36 km from Malappuram and can be easily found on the highway that takes you to Nilambur district.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Nilambur Teak Museum

Location: Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudallur Rd, Malappuram India. Timings: !0.00 AM to 4.30 PM. Monday holiday. Entry fees: INR 10 per person.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

Kottakkunnu
Address: Kottakunnu road, Up Hill, Malappuram, Kerala 676505. Entrance fees: INR 10 per adult and INR 5 per child. Rides are chargeable. Parking costs INR 30.

Chamakkayam Riverside Park
Address: Panakkad, Malappuram, Kerala 676519. Entrance fee: Free.

Flora Fantasia Amusement Park
Address: Vengad — Puramannur Road Kizhmuri, Dist Malappuram, Valanchery, Vengad, Kerala 676552. Entrance fees: INR 700 per adult and INR 500 for child.

Silsila Water Theme Park
Address:
Malamkulam, Manjeri, Kerala 676122. Entrance fee: INR 500.

Cee Vee Land

Address: VettamCheerp Road, Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala 676105. Entrance fee: INR 700.

Beaches

Padinjarekkara Beach:

Activities: Enjoy water scooter, hot beverages at a well-decorated floating coffee shop. birdwatching, etc.

How to Reach: This place is just 17 km away from Tirur Town in Malappuram. You need to take the Tipu Sultan Road and go as per the directions of the map. The beach is located at the end of this road.

Entry Fees: Free

Time of Visiting: Open all day.

Nearest Transportation: Railway station: Tirur Railway Station; Airport: Karipur International Airport.

Vakkad Beach

How to Reach: Multiple options are available. You can take a train to Calicut Railway Station which is 50 km away. If you are driving, then start from the ideal points like Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Coimbatore and Kochi.

Entry Fees: Free entry

Best Time to Visit: Though it appears to be hot in the morning, you can get a cold breeze as soon as the sun sets. From March to May, the weather is hot and humid. The temperature averages 23 to 38 degreecelsius. June to September is the rainy season and offers a different view as well. On the other hand, December to February appears to be a pleasant time.

Nearest Transportation: Railway station: Tirur Railway Station at just 6 km; Airport: Calicut International Airport is at approximately 30 km distance.

Vallikunnu Beach:

How to Reach: You can avail train to Calicut Railway station or start driving from the ideal points like Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Coimbatore and Kochi.

Best Time to Visit: You get an excellent scenario throughout the year. But if you want to enjoy the pleasant vibes, visit from December to February. It’s better to skip monsoon season between June to September.

Activities: Kadalundi is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries to visit. Also, you can take part in some of the beach sports.

Nearest Transportation: Railway station: Tirur Railway Station; Airport: Karipur International Airport.

Kettungal Beach:

Activities: Visit Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Beypore Beach and Cheruppadi Mala.

How to Reach: Once you reach Vallikunnu, you can avail a cab direct to Kettungal Beach. It takes around 30 minutes drive

Ponnani Beach:

Activities: Visit the famous PonnaniJuma Masjid. Also, visit the Thrikkavu Temple and Human Ath Mosque located nearby.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station: Tirur Railway Station is 6 km away. Regular buses ply from Palakkad. Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport, 60 km away.

National parks: Wild Splendour

Silent Valley National Park

Address: Wildlife Warden, Silent Valley Division,Mannarkkad, Palakkad, Kerala, 678582, India
Charges: INR 50 per person, INR 1600 per jeep — Vehicle Fee for Jeeps (5 pax ), INR 150 Guide Charges. INR 200 for Video Cameras. INR 25 for Still Camera.

Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature

Distance:41.7 Km From Malappuram

Ideal Time:Monsoon and septmber to December

Adyanpara falls

Distance:48 Km From Malappuram

Visiting hours:8:30 am to 6:00 pm

Ideal Time:Summer — as water flow will be less

Keralmkundu falls

Kozippara falls

Distance:104 Km From Malappuram

Visiting hours:8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Ideal Time:Monsoon Season

Pathar falls

Distance:60 Km From Malappuram

Ideal Time:June to august

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Manikkinar: Located on Kodakkal- Alathiyur Road, it was the place where the captured elephants of the enemies were buried.
Nilapaduthara: Located on Kodakkal — Tirur Road, it was the venue of Mamankam.
Marunnara: Located on Kodakkal — Banthar Road, it was the place where the rulers used to keep the explosive for the wars.
ChangampalliKalari: Located on Thazhathara — Kuttippuram Road, it was the place where soldiers were trained for wars.
Pazhukkamandapam: Located near famous Thirunavaya temple, this mandapam is the place where the kings and queen of were seated to view the Mamankam festival.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

Nilamburwildlife sanctuary
Nearest railway station: Nilambur is the terminus of the Shornur — Nilambur railway line
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 20 km from Malappuram town

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 19 km from Kadalundi
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 20 km from Kadalundi

Nedumkayam Rainforest

Nearest railway station: Nilambur is the terminus of the Shornur — Nilambur railway line
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 26 km from Malappuram town

Coastal Life: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Ponnani
Nearest railway station: Kuttippuram Railway station, 21 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 61 km

Tanur
Nearest railway station: Tirur Railway station, 2 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 32 km

Honeymoon places: World of love and care
Kottakkunnu
Nearest main public bus station: Malappuram Municipal Bus Station — 1 km, KSRTC Bus station — 800 m
Nearest railway station: Angadipuram — 17 km
Nearest main railway stations: Tirur — 28 km and Calicut — 50 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 25 km

Kodikuthimala

Nearest bus station: Perinthalmanna
Nearest railway station: Tirur Railway Station is 42 km from Perinthalmanna
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 53 km

Karuvarakundu

Nearest railway station: Tuvvur railway station, Malappuram, about 10 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 54 km

Keralamkundu

Nearest railway station: Tuvvur railway station, Malappuram, about 13 km
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, about 55 km

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Alathiyur Hanuman Temple
Situated at Alathiyur near Tirur, Malappuram district of Kerala

Garuda Temple, Triprangode
The Triprangode Garuda Temple is located about 8 km from Tirur, Malappuram district

Keraladeeshapuram Temple, Tanur
Keraladeeshapuram temple is a famous shrine situated about 3 km south from Tanur Town in Malappuram district.

Sastha Temple, Chamravattom
ChamravattomSastha temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and it is situated 15 km from Tirur in Malappuram district.

Local Business:

Gyms, coffee shops, perfumes, wedding agencies, cultural exchange agency, storyboard agency, acrylic artifact business, astrology businesses.

Medical Emergencies:

ESI hospital uphill Malappuram. Open ⋅ Closes 4PM · 0483 273 1722

PMSA Memorial Malappuram District Co-Op Hospital. General hospital. Kottakunnu Rd

Open 24 hours · 0483 273 4407

M.B. Hospital.Private hospital. Down Hill-Varangode Rd. Open 24 hours · 0483 288 3333

Dr. Samad’s MMC Multispeciality Hospital.Open 24 hours · 0483 273 6299

Govt. Taluk Hospital Malappuram.Government hospital. NH 966, Down Hill,(kottapadi, National Highway 213. Open 24 hours · 0483 273 4866

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