Malampuzha Dam

The mini hydro electric power plant over the Malampuzha River, it is also the biggest irrigation project in Kerala with a large number of canal system. The Malampuzha Dam has helped palakkad to be aptly known as the Rice bowl of Kerala. The Malampuzha dam has a lush green township which is a major tourist attraction for its trekking trails and the large irrigation dam. The gardens over the place have helped Malampuzha to be one among the most visited tourist destinations in Kerala. The main attractions of the Malampuzha are the rope way which gives the aerial view, Snake Park, aquarium, and rock garden with the interesting feature that the whole place is made of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins and other waste materials. The garden is a master work of sculptor Padmasree Neck Chand Saini. The amusement Theme park, the famous sculpture of Gaint Yakshi (the enchantress) which was created by the famous artist Kanai Kunjiraman is the other attractions of Malampuzha.

Silent Valley

The silent valley, spread over the area of 237.52 square kilometre is a well preserved natural wild life sanctuary and rainforests. It is having some of the distinctive extinct species of the world. It rises to the Nilgiri Plateau in the North extents to the plains of Mannarkkad in the South. It has a collection of Western Ghats biodiversity with more than 1000 species of flowering plants which include about 110 species of orchids, more than 34 species of mammals, about 200 species of butterflies, 400 species of moths, 128 species of beetles of which 10 are new to science, about 150 species of birds including almost all the 16 endemic birds of southern India. The River Kunthi descends from the Nilgiri hills, from an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, and traverses the entire length of the valley and rushes down to the plains through the deep forest. The River Kunthi never turns brown and is always crystal clear, perennial and wild.

Nelliampathy

The Nelliampathy is a popular hill station in the district of Palakkad. The serenity of the hill station is increased with the velvety covers of tea and coffee plantations surrounded by it. At nine kms from this place is the Pothundi Dam which is a small irrigation dam providing water for the paddy fields in the nearby regions. There are about ten hairpin bends on the way to Nelliampathy. The hill station is also known for its orange cultivation. The bio-farms located here are a major landmark as one proceeds up before reaching the topmost point at Palagapandi estate. The estate has a beautiful bungalow, built during the period of the British rule in Indi which is now been converted into a private owned resort. The breath taking view of the hill station with the plantation of cardamom, coffee plantation along with the added beauty of some of the exclusive flora and fauna just makes Nelliampathy an enchanting paradise.

Palakkad Fort

Palakkad Fort also known as Tipu's Fort is an old fort situated in the heart of Palakkad district. It was built by Haider Ali in 1766 ACE and remains one of the best preserved forts in Kerala. Hyder Ali who was the emperor of mysore province built it as a medium of communication between the both sides of western ghats. Legends believe that the Palakkad achan who was a tributary of Zamorin became independent at the beginning of eighteenth centuary. So its said that to avoid the invasion of the zamorins Palakkad achan seeked the help of the Hyder Ali the ruling king of mysore. But Hyder Ali captured it and later it was again occupied by the British and renovated. Later was used as a base for operations that ended with the storming of Srirangapatnam. There water all around the huge fort which is supposed to keep the enemies at the bay. The fort is a fine example of architecture marvel for the defense fortification.