| Location |
Poonani is 91 km SW of Kozhikode |
| Area |
3550 sq. km |
| Altitude |
Lowland: 0 ft.
Highland: 477 to 2340 metres above sea
level |
| Clothing |
Tropical cottons |
| Rainfall |
September to March |
| Climate |
Humid on the coast, tropical with oppressive hot seasons in the
interior |
| Best time to visit Malappuram : |
September to March |
| Temperature |
22.0° C & 37.0° C |
"Malappuram" - literally meaning a terraced
place atop hills, this district was carved out of the dstricts of
Kozhikode and Palakkad. With Nilgiris in the east and the Arabian sea in
the west, Malappuram district presents a treat to the eye. Malappuram is
enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the
Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. The district has a rich cultural and
political heritage. It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of
Kozhikode since ancient times. Malappuram is known for national
movements such as Khilafat Movement and Moplah Rebellion, in which the
Muslim Mappilas and peasants struggled against feudalism and colonialism
alike. Not only because it is embellished with rich and evergreen
forests, serene rivers and chanting creeks, proud hills and prostrate
dales, but also because it is a land that is untouched by the hands of
modernity, and hence, tourists. The place was also an important centre
of both Vedic learning as well as Islamic philosophy. Poonkudi Thalapoli
is a Hindu religious festival of this mania.. The architectural styles
of temples and mosques and also the cultural and ritual art forms add
more value to this district. The beaches, rivers, waterfalls, backwater
destinations, hills, valleys, plantations and not to forget a famous
bird sanctuary binds you with their charm. Once there, you will not feel
like coming back.
Tourist Attraction of
Malapuram, Kerala
- Kottakkunnu
Kottakkunnu is situated at the heart of
the Malappuram Town, which is on top of a hill. One can see the
traces of an old fort at the base of cantonment hill. The fort was
the first to be built by the Zamorine of Kozhikode.Nearby are the
Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva Temple with the famous murals of
Malabar. . You have to climb nearly 100 steps to reach on the top.
The view of sunset from this spot is unforgettable. Near to
kottakunnu, there is Kottakunnu water theme park. A lot of water and
non-water rides are equipped in the park.There is also a beautiful
helipad at Kottakunnu.
- Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Located 19kms from Kozhikode
and 7kms from Beypore port,the sanctuary is spread over a cluster of
islands and is home to a large variety of indigenous and migratory
birds. Some of the prominent species spotted here are Terns, Gulls,
Egrets, Herons, Sandipipers, Brahmini Kites and Cormorants. A
hillock which is 200 m above sea level, where the Kadalundipuzha
River flows in to the Arabian Seaoffers a splendid view of the river
mouth and the sea. Kadalundi is also known for a wide variety of
fish, mussels and crabs. During February - April Pooram festival in
the Niramkitha Kotta Bhagavati temple near Vallikunnu, lasts for a
week, attracting thousands.
- Nilambur:
This is an important halting place for
tourists on route to Ootty, a trading centre in hill products and is
well known for its teak plantations. The extensively forested land
is well known for canoli's plot the world's oldest teak plantation
and bamboo woods. This is the original home of the Cholainaickans,
the oldest aboriginal tribe of Kerala. The oldest teak tree,
Kannimari, in the plot is a rare attraction. On the
Nilambur-Gudallur Road is the world's first teak museum and a
sub-centre of the Kerala Forest Research Institute. It is named
after H.V.Conolly, the then Malabar District Collector. The Nilambur
Pattu an ancient festival which is noted for its Kalampattu or
ritual powder drawing on floor falls in the month of February
