MALAPPURAM

Malappuram District was formed on 16th of June 1969 with the Nilgiris of Tamilnadu in the east, Arabian sea in the west, Kozhikode and Wayanad Districts in the north and Palakkad and Thrissur District in the south. The hill country also contributed much to the cultural artistic traditions of the state. The mosques and temples of the land are known for their spectacular festivals. The land of great poets and writers, political and religious leaders, the district has carved a unique place of its own in the history of Kerala

Home to the Khilafath movement and the Mappila revolts, which questioned the British authority in India, Malappuram was the military headquarters of the zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. Malappuram literally means a land atop hills and the region is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.

POPULAR TOURIST SPOTS

Keralamkundu Waterfalls

Keralamkundu waterfalls is located 1500 ft above sea level in the middle of the silent valley territory. It is located in a small village called Karuvarakkundu in Malappuram district. The place is rich in biodiversity as it boasts of a wide variety of flora and fauna species. The place offers a scenic view of the surrounding forests.

Kodikuthimala

With its chilled climate and similarities to the town of ooty, kodikuthimala is one of the top spot tourist attractions of Malappuram. This is one of the most beautiful places in Malappuram. The place is roosted on a height of 522m above sea level and the highest point of Amminikkadan hills.

Teak Museum

Kerala has had a long association with teak and has always played a central role in its cultivation and trade. The word teak itself is said to have come from the Malayalam word 'theku'. The Teak Museum in Nilambur celebrates this ancient relationship and takes one on a special journey through history.

Bharathapuzha River

The River of Bharata, also known as Nila, the Bharathapuzha River is a west-flowing river in the state of Kerala, and is the second longest river in the state. The river has been an integral part of life in the southern regions of Malabar. Kerala Kalamandalam, a famous center for traditional arts, is situated on its banks.

Arimbra Hills

Arimbra Hills or Mini Ooty is one of the most scenic places to visit in MalappuramLocated at a height of about 1,050 feet above sea level, you can get a breathtaking view of the area around. Not just that, on the top of the hill, you can get to see a number of stone crushers, plantations, and a few Jain temples as well.

Nedumkayam

A stretch of jungle near Malappuram, the Nedumkayam is famous for the rich foliage of rain forests. Home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, the dense jungles attract a number of tourists from nearby and around the country, who come here to take some of the most amazing photographs.