Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Garuda Temple
(open 0500 – 1000 hrs, 1700 – 1800 hrs, Sundays 0500 – 1030 hrs 1630 – 1800 hrs) Located in Triprangod on chamravattom Road, this is the only temple in India dedicated to vishnu’s carrier Garuda.
Kadampuzha
The temple is located in Melmuri village of Tirur taluk. It is 3 Km north of Vettichira on the NH-17 connecting Calicut and Trissur. The temple as such was founded by Shree Shankaracharya and the month he consecrated Kadampuzha Temple, the day of Karthika in the month of Virshchikam is the considered the most auspicious day and is celebrated as the festival day. For more details please Click here
Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavthy temple
3 kms from Perinthalmanna is one of the ancient and famous Mahakshethras of Kerala. More Details..
Angadippuram Tali Sree Mahadeva
Temple is located about 200 meters from the Thirumandhamkunnu temple. It is considered to be an ancient one and a part of the 18 Tali temples (Shiva temples) built by Parasurama.
Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda temple
This ancient and famous temple, 12 Kms from tirur taluk, on the banks of the Bharathapuzha dedicated to Lord Shiva was the traditional venue of the ritual of Mamankam an enactment of traditional martial arts by suicide squades.
It had undergone periodical renovations, the last and major renovation with the reconstruction of Sanctum Sanctorum was done by the legendary PERUMTHACHAN under the direction of the Vettath Raja about 1300 years back. The reconstruction had the typical ‘ Perumthachan touch ‘ making the rays of the rising sun fall on the idol on every Medam First ( in Utharaayana period, ie in April) and on Kanni First,(in Dakshinayana period ie, in October).This temple is famous for Pithrukarmas. More Details..
Shri Alathiyoor Hanuman temple
From times immemmorial, the bountiful grace and blessings of Sri Alathiyoor Hanuman have been invoked, and experienced by millions of devotees all around the world. It is believed that Alathiyoor Perumthikovil (Hanuman Kavu) temple was erected and consecrated by Sage Vasishta, who is prominent among the Saptarshis, some 3000 years ago. More details ..
Jama-at Mosque
This is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala. Located on Malappuram-Vengara Road, the mosque, with white walls and blue doors, looks like a temple in its architecture. It may be due to the fact that it was constructed by Hindu Prana Nambi family. The four-day annual festival at the mosque (nercha) is celebrated in April’ Adjoining the mosque is the mausoleum of the Malappuram shaheeds (martyrs) whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila Ballads’
Trikandiyur Shiva temple
This ancient Shiva temple with an idol said to have been installed by Parasurama, is situated close to the town of Tirur and railway station, and attracts devotees from far and wide.
Vettakkorumakan Temple
This temple located 4 Km away from Nilambur railway station and 35KM from calicut airport.
Tanur Keraladeeshapuram Temple
About 3 km south from Tanur Town is the Keraladeeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in Kerala, dating back over 3,000 years
Kondotty Pazhayangadi Mosque
Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotty is located 18 km east of Manjeri. The three day long Valia Nercha feast is a local cultural event. This mosque with its lovely white dome is unique as it embodies facets of Mughal architecture.
Mumburam
Muslim shrine and receptacle for dead bodies of the Thangals (the relegious leaders of the malabar muslims), situated in A.R.Nagar village, is a major pilgrimage centre of Muslims which located 26 km east of Tirur, Malappuram district.
Ponnani Jum’ah Masjid
The Ponnani Jum’ah Masjid, also known as Valiya Jum’ah Palli/Makhdum Mosque, was built in the 16th century AD. Ponnani, once known as the “Little Mecca of Malabar” and the “Jami’at al-Azhar of Malabar”, was a prominent center of Islamic learning. It is known that students from various locations are traveled to Ponnani for their spiritual education.
Chamravattom Sastha Temple
Believed to have been built by the legendary sculptor Perunthachan, the idol stands on the same level as the river, much below the sanctum sanctorum. Pilgrims heading for Sabarimala stop here en route.
Kottakkal Venkattathevar Temple
The temple was famous on 64 mural paintings adorn the walls of the sanctum sanctorum of this temple dedicated to Lord Siva and the Venkattathevar Utsavam in April.
Puthanangadi Mosque
The Mosque located 20 km from Malappuram has ancient Arabic inscriptions engraved on one of its planks.
Puthenpalli
Puthenpalli mosque and ‘Jaram’ in Veliyancode attract devotees. The ‘nercha’ festival at Puthenpalli in Veliancode was commenced after the death of the Veliancode Thangal.
Veliyancode
Veliyancode, 15 Km away from ponnani has a land of social reformers. The religious leader Umar Quasi (1757-1852) was also a social reformer. Another social reformer was the successor of the Qasi, sayed Makti Thangal, who preached for secular education of Muslims, for progress in life.
BEACHES
Padinjarekkara Beach
(17 km from Tirur town, 45 km from Malappuram headquarters)
Situated at the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near Ponnani, this beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea. Tourists can enjoy a ride on water scooters or speed boats and also munch on tidbits at the floating coffee shop. The beach is famous for bird watching, as migratory birds are often spotted here. You can also find an amenity centre, an amphitheatre and ecoshops.
Vakkad beach
The stunning Tirur River flows serenely through Malappuram District and reaches the sea through the Vakkad Beach, located near Ponnani in Malappuram district. The perfect option to soak in the beauty of the river is to opt for a boat cruise down the river through the backwaters. The boat cruise down the Tirur River starting from Aanamala and gliding through the backwaters to the estuary in Ponnani, where the river flows into the sea through Vakkad Beach, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In addition to its stunning natural beauty, those opting for the cruisealso get the opportunity to observe flocks of migratory birds and experience the simple ways of life by the banks of the river.
Parappanangadi Beach
This beach is located further south of Vallikunnu. Can be accessed from Kozhikode – Tirur coastal road. Parappanangadi is the nearest railway station.
Ottumpuram Beach
Situated 8 km from Tanur. Nearest railway station Tirur
BACKWATERS AND RIVERSIDE PICNIC SPOTS
Biyyam Kayal
Located just 3 km from Ponnani, Biyyam Kayal is a placid, green fringed waterway with excellent boating facilities. The place is easily accessible from the Temple Town of Guruvayur via Chavakkad.
Kadalundi Backwaters and Bird Sanctuary
An enchanting scenic spot located on the border of Kozhikode and Malappuram Districts, Kadalundi Backwaters form the estuary of Kadalundipuzha spanning an area of over 250 hectares including wetlands and mangroves. The backwaters form the habitat for over 400 acres of mangrove forests. Plants belonging to 36 genera including mangroves like Aviccinia, Exoccania and Brugeria and mangrove associates like Acanthus and Deris are found here. The place is a notified protected area under Forest Department from 1995 onwards.
Mudiyam Kayal
Mudiyam is a ten acre pristine water body surrounded by coconut palms. A lesser known spot, the kayal joins the sea and is suitable for aqua sports. The place is located near the ancient temple of Ravimangalam. Mudiyam is accessed from Parappanangadi – Kadalundi Main Road.
Kallikkad
Kallikkad is located in Vazhakkad Village Panchayath in Kondotty Block on the banks of the scenic Chaliyar River. 15 km from Kondotty and 2 km from Edavanappara.
Azhinjillam
Located on the Kozhikode – Malappuram district border Azhinjillam is a scenic spot in the River Chaliyar. The place is 14 km away from both Kozhikode city and Karippur airport.
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Thunchan Paramba
This is the birthplace of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, father of the Malayalam language. On VijayadasamiDay, many come here for vidyarambham, the ceremony in which children are initiated into leaning. The iron stylus with which Ezhuttachan wrote his texts on palm leaves and the ancient knnjiratree under which he composed his poems are treasured exhibits here. More details..
Pookootur gate
10 KM from Malappuram. war memorial gate is dedicated to those killed in the Pookkottur battle.
Tanur
The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the place in 1546.
Tirurangadi
This is the place which witnessed the Malabar Mutiny of 1921.
Mampuram
A main centre of the Moplah Rebellion (Mappila Lahala) against the British colonialists. 25 km from Malappuram . 22 km from Tirur railway station.
Wagon Tragedy Memorial Muncipal Town Hall
Wagon Tragedy Memorial Municipal Town Hall is a historic hall along with a monument evoking the memories of the notorious Wagon Tragedy during British rule. A tragic incident occurred on November 10, 1921 in which 67 Muslim prisoners died in a closed railway goods wagon due to suffocation while being transferred to the Coimbatore jail.
Mamankam Monuments
Mamankam was an age old festival of Kerala, held every 12 years on the banks of Bharathapuzha in at Thirnavaya in Malappuram. Lasted for 28 days, this glorious magnum event was noted for the festivals and trade fair of Kerala from middle age. A huge number of traders from different parts of current Kerala and Tamil Nadu came here to trade here. Celebrated during the time of Kulasekharas (Chera dynasty) from the 14th century till 18th century.
The following are some of the Mamankam Monuments protected by DTPC Malappuram:
Manikkinar
Located on Kodakkal- Alathiyur Road, it was the place where the captured elephants of the enemies were buried.
Nilapadu thara
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.
Changampalli Kalari
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.
Nilambur Kovilakam
Nilambur Kovilakam is the erstwhile residence of local rulers and is famous for its beautiful frescoes and artwork in wood.
Nilambur Teak Museum
Teak Museum is located 4 km from Nilambur, a town in the Malappuram district of Kerala. The museum, a two storey building, is the world’s first teak museum and is operated by the Kerala Forest Research Institute. The exhibits include comprehensive information on aspects of the use of teak in their exhibits and articles on the subject. The museum provides extensive information of value historically, artistically and scientifically.
The museum was established in 1995 on the campus of the centre of Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) because of the historical significance of teak to the area. The world’s first teak plantation was planted in Nilambur in the 1840s by the British.
WATER FALLS
Adyanpara falls
Adyanpara Falls is a cascading waterfall in the Kurmbalangodu village of Nilambur taluk in Kerala, India. It is 14 km away from Nilambur town. It is a scenic and picturesque location and attracts scores of tourists from various parts of Kerala.
Keralamkundu
This waterfall is located near Karuvarakundu. Keralamkundu is located 2000 feet above sea level. Falls originated from silent valley . 7 km East of Karuvarakundu.
Kozhipara
This is an enchanting scenic spot in the high ranges of Malappuram. Located near Kozhippara, the place is covered by mist all through the day. The waterfall is located on the Chokkad stream. Kakadam Poyil, mostly engulfed in mist is a beautiful spot in the vicinity.
Ayyappanov
A beautiful waterfalls near Kuttippuram. This place is considerd as the starting of Tirur puzha (Panampalam River). 7 km far from kuttippuram town. Also near to Aazhvanchery mana , Melpathur mandapam and thirunavaya .
Olly falls
Beautiful waterfalls surrounded by forest. 15. Km from edvanna. 25. Km from nilambur
Paloorkotta
Situated near Perinthalmanna. Best Season June – December
CULTURAL
Cherukad smarakam
Birth place of Malayalam novelist, poet and political activist Cherukad Govinda Pisharodi. 16 km from Perinthalmanna
Melpathur Mandapam
Birth place of Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri. 12 k.m from kuttipuram
Vallathol Smarakam
Located 15 km from tirur. Birth place of legendry Malayalam poet Vallathol Narayana Menon .
Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam
Birthplace of Mahakavi moyinkutty vaidyar. It is a cultural centre to attract research into the annotations of Badar pattu, and its studies and interpretations in Malayalam.The centre runs certificate courses in Mappilappattu and Mappila kali. It also has a folklore study centre, reference library and a historical museum attached.
Njeralath kalasramam
Situated 2 km from Perinthlmanna. Birthplace of Neralath Rama poduval. An exponent of the sopanam music. Ph:
Poonthanam Illam, Kizhattoor, Perinthalmanna
This is the house of Poonthanam namboothiri, an exponent of the Krishna cult of the Bhakthi movement. Known for his work Jnanappana (song of knowledge).The sreekrishnaTemple where he used to pray is situated nearby.
Kodappanakkal Tharavad
Birth place of Panakkad Sayyid Pookoyya Thangal, Shihab Thangal, the Muslim spiritual leaders.
Elamkulam Mana
Ancestral house of E.M.S Namboothiripad, Kerala’s first chief minister. 30 KM from malappuram, 11 KM from Perinthalmanna.
Pulikkottil Hyder Smarakam
Birth place of legendery mappila poet Pulikkottil Hyder. Situated at Wandoor.
Edasserry Square
Stands on Nilayoram park on the bank of Bharathapuzha. Built in memory of Legendry Malayalam poet Edasserry Govindan Nair author of Poothappatt.
Educational destinations
Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
The University came into being on 1st November 2012. The primary objective of the University is the promotion of study and research of Malayalam language, literature and Kerala culture.
University of calicut
The largest University in Kerala. Established in the year 1968, it is the second university to be set up in Kerala. The University aims to nurture excellence in education and research in its catchment areas of Northern Kerala. situated at Thenchipalam. Near chelari 35 km from Malappuram.
Aligarh Muslim university
Center Established in 2010. Situated 7 km from Perinthalmanna.
EFL university off campus
Located near at Panakkad 10 km from malappuram.
Govt. Medical College, Manjeri
12 km from Malappuram.
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College
Located at Kottakkal. it is one of the pioneering institutions in the academic topography of India, which offers excellent education in Ayurveda, the science of life.
Parks
Cherani childrens park
3 km from manjeri. Childrens play area, Garden, View point
Shanthitheeram Riverside walkway
Near to Malappuram civil station. On the bank of kadalundi river.
Wandoor town square
Located at wandoor 15 km from manjeri. Childrens park, Garden, cafeteria.
Nilayoram Park
Located at Kuttipuram. On the bank of Nila.
Trecking
Urakam Hill
Urakam Mala is a tall hillock located near Vengara. On top of the hill are the remains of an old jain Temple. The hill top offer beautiful views of airport, valleys and Arabian Sea.
Mini ootty
Valley of urakam hill. Natural Scenic and misty.
Pazhassi cave
Located at kakkadampoyil. 25 km from Nilambur
Pantheerayiram forest
Situated near Adyanpara waterfalls.
Panthallur Hills
Located 14 KM from Manjeri and 17 KM from Malappuram
Cheriyam Mala
Situated near Mankada.
Kodikuthimala
The perennial springs and the green mountains form an alluring landscape. Called as Ootty of Malabar, a hill station with an Elevation of 522m.
Other important places
Kottakunnu
Kottakkunnu, Known as Marine Drive of Malappuram is a hill garden. Kottakkunnu park contains an Open Air theater, Lalitha Kala Academy Art gallery, Adventure Park, Kids traffic park, Balloon Park, 16D Cinema. There is Water fountain and Laser show on every weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and on festivals like Eid, Onam, New year eve etc. This scenic table-top location is located at the crest of the Cantonment Hill near the District Collectorate in the heart of Malappuram city .
Kottakkal
This small town Kotttakkal is famed with Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, Ayurveda research centre and ayurveda Hospital.
Nilambur
Situated on the banks of the Chaliyar River, this town is noted for tribal settlements, vast rainforests, waterfalls and extensive plantations of teakwood, rosewood, mahogany and bamboo. This is also the original home of the Cholainaickans, the oldest aboriginal tribe of Kerala. The widely forested land is well known for Canoli’s Plot, the world’s oldest teak plantation and bamboo clusters.
Canoli’s plot
It is the oldest teak plantation in the world, raised 150 years ago by Sri. Chandu Menon as directed by H.V. Canoli, the Governor of Malabar during the British rule. Of the 14.8 acres planted initially, 5.7 acres have been preserved to date.
Kumbharan Handicrafts Village
The Kumbharan community members in the village were traditionally artisans who made a living out of selling pottery, but nearly lost their traditional skills due to the influx of cheap industrial substitutes. The villagers revived their traditional craft through the Kumbharan Handicrafts Project.
Nedumkayam Rainforest
This is one of the most beautiful and dense forests in Kerala with a splendid variety of flora and fauna. An integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, this area is ideal for trekking.
Chaliyar mukk
Is a sandy bank of the Chaliyar river, accessed by a 2km walk through an imposing mahogany forest. 7 k.m from nilambur
For more information, Contact :
Secretary,
District Tourism Promotion Council,
Up Hill, Malappuram.
Phone : 0483-2734882