Meenvallam waterfall is around 8kms from Thuppanad junction on the Palakkad- Manarkkad route. It is a combination of enchanting beauty and scenic splendor. The water falls from nearly 20 to 25 feet and the depth is around 15-20 feet.There are 10 steps of waterfalls of which eight are situated in the upper hills inside the dense forest. They are inaccessible, only the remaining two steps are accessible. One has to hire a jeep from Koomankund junction and then trek a distance of 1.5 km by crossing the river Thuppanad.The ten step waterfall with the height of each step varying from five to fourty metres provide a visual treat to the beholder.In each step, the height of the fall varies that provide a visual treat to the beholder.upper hills inside the dense forest which are meant only for the truly adventurous. The grandeur and the sheer beauty of this fall provides a visual treat to the viewer.
Location info:
Address:Palakkad- Manarkkad route,palakkad, kerala, India
District: palakad
Nearest City: Manarkkad,Coimbatore,Pollachi, Dindigul and Madurai
Best time to visit: November to April.
Climate/Weather:
Climate Generally warm and humid. The weather temparature Summers: 36°-20°; Winters: 16°-32°C.
History:
Interesting things to do:
Trekking,bath.
Interesting things to Visit:
Pothundy Fort of tippu sulthan:The Tipu’s Fort, also known as Palakkad Fort, stands in the heart of Palakkad town. Palakkad is a small town on the lower edges of the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats, with patches of dense forests and crisscrossed with rivers.One of the well preserved forts in south India, Tipu’s Fort was constructed in 1766 AD and is today a protected monument under the ArchaeologicalSurvey of India. The sober majesty of the laterite walls of the fort reminds one of the old tales of valour and courage.The fort was built by Hyder Ali (1717 – 1782), the emperor of Mysore province (now part of Karnataka State), supposedly to facilitate communication between both sides of the Western Ghats. He had captured the Malabar and Kochi regions which come under the West Coast area. His son Tipu Sultan (1750 – 1799) a warrior as well as a linguist was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’. Tipu waged a series of wars against the British colonial rule.The Kollengode Palace:The Kollengode Palace: to the south east of Palakkad is the pristine Kollengode, once the capital of the erstwhile Kollengode Rajas. The town derives its name from the Kollen blacksmith community that resides here. The town is surrounded by the Nelliampathy Hills on one side and a large area of fertile paddy fields on the other. The magnificent Kollengode Palace is a prime example of the traditional architectural style of Kerala. The Archaeological museum is located in the Kollengode Palace and houses a collection of murals from all over Kerala. On display here is a well-preserved and extraordinary treasure of Veerakallu or hero stones, which are stone engravings, and sculptures of heroes of the bygone era. Also exhibited are temple models, olagrandhangal (manuscripts on dry palm leaves), megaliths etc.Vishwanatha Temple:The 700 years old Vishwanatha Temple, on the banks of the Kalpathy River, is famous for its chariot festival held every year and continued for seven days. Thousands of devotees chanting Vedas come to the street with the beautifully decorated temple chariots to go for a spectacular procession.
P. Kunhiraman Nair memorialThe Chief Minister E.K. Nayanar inaugurated the memorial building on October 22, 1981.As a coincidence, this is the birth centenary of the poet and the 25th anniversary of the P. Arts and Culture Centre, which has become a centre for community interaction where people drawn from various walks of life interact in memory of the great poets of Malayalam.
Mobile range info:
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Kozhikode and Palakkad railway station
Nearest Airport:calicut and kochi international airport
Road Transport:Mannarkkad is well connected by road to all other parts of Kerala. NH 47 connecting Kozhikkode,
Nearest Visiting places:
Palakkad Fort:Palakkad Fort was built by Hyder Ali, the mighty ruler of Mysore, in the year 1766 A.D. The fort was primarily built to speed up the communication between Coimbatore and the West Coast. The region, during those days had a great strategic importance. The fort however fell into the hands of British Empire in the year 1784 after a siege that lasted 11 days. With the Zamorin’s capture of the fort, the dispute and the battle was not meant to end there. The British recaptured the fort in the year 1790 A.D. and with that established their stronghold in the region. Palakkad Fort, at present, is looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India.Thiruvalathoor Bhagavathy Temple.The temple is located 10 kilometer from Palakkad at the Chittoor-Kodumbu road. This ancient temple is well decorated with fine wood works and stone sculptures. It is one of the 108 Durga temples in the country. The temple remains unfinished. The annual festival falls at January, which lasts 10 days. Another attraction in the temple is the Mizhavu (a musical instrument), and it is observed as the largest in Kerala.Chulannur Peacock Protection Centre:Mailadumpara, in Chulannur situated 22 kms away from Palakkad town and 5 kms from Peringothukrish, is also famed. It is here the peacock protection center is located. Kunjan Nambiar Smrudhi forest is also here.Silent Valley National Park:It is a dense rain forest located along the western corners of Nilgiris having an area of around 90 square kilometers. It is nearly 60 kilometers far from Palakkad and 90 kilometers from Coimbatore. Silent Valley got this name because of the poetic silence at this forest and it is just because of the absence of cicadas, which is common in all forests. The forest is famous for the very rare Lion-Tailed Macaque. The Silent Valley also known as Sairandhri Vanam. According to Hindu mythology Sairandhri is the other name of Draupadi who is the wife of Panadavas in MAHABHARATHA epic. Trekking is possible at this forest with prior permission. Walayar Dam:It is located about 25 kilometers from Palkkad town in the Kerala Tamilnadu border. The dam is meant for irrigation purpose. There is a deer Park located 3 kilometers from Walayar.Kalpathi:Kalpathi is the most famous ‘Agraharam'(Street occupied by Brahmins) in Palakkad and one of the 18 Agraharams(Brahmin residing streets) in the state. The famous Sri Visalakshi Sametha Sri Viswanatha Swamy temple is here where the famous ‘Ratholsavam’ (temple car festival) takes place. Kalpathy is located 3 kilometer from Palakkad.Olappamanna Mana:Olappamanna is the family name of a feudal lords, belongs to the Namboothiri category. They are the reputed patrons of Kathakali and it is believed that Kathakali originated here. The ‘mana’ (ancestral house) lies at Vellinezhi (Which is known as Kathakali village) near Chepulassery. Thrithala
Thrithala:
Thrithala is the place where Agnihotri (The eldest son of Vararuchi) conducted 99 yagnas and made Indra (King of Gods) envious. The Agnihotri ellam draws visitors. The village lies 8 kilometer far from Pattambi at the Pattambi-Kuttippuram road in the Ottapalam taluk. The Siva temple here is believed to be built around 10th century is a good example of the Chol-Pandya style of Architecture. The presiding deity here is Siva and deity here known as ‘Thalathilappan’.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Petrol Pump NH 213 Railway Colony Palakkad, Kerala.Petrol Pump Mannarkkad Road Perinthalmanna palakkad, keralaPetrol Pump Palakkad, KeralaIBP Petrol Bunk Chittur Road, Kenathuparambu palakkad, KeralaBharat Petroleum Coimbatore Road, Kalmandapam, Palakkad, Kerala. Category: Gas Station / Petrol PumpBalaji Fuels Chandranagar, Palakkad, Kerala 678007 – 0491 2571793. Category: Gas Station / Petrol Pump
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:
Hotel Indraprastha Krishna Gardens, P.O. Chandernagar, Palakkad, Kerala.Hotel Srichakra International Palakkad, Kerala.Emarald Hotel Silent valley Mannarkkad Palakkad, kerala.Hotel Soorya Continental Pudhiyapalam Palakkad, kerala.Hotel Gayathri Gayathri River at NH 47, Hotel Gayathri palakkad, kerala.
Things to carry:
Tips & Suggestions:
Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:Police Station Mannarkkad, Palakkad, KeralaNarashimapuram Police Station Narashimapuram, Palakkad main road CoimbatoreTamil Nadu.Wadakanchery police station Wadackanchery, Thrissur Kerala- 04884 233100
Nearest Hospital:Mannarkad homoeo medical centre jj complex, old statebank building, main road, mannarkkad palakkad dt, mannarkkad, Kerala Tel: 09447630668Sandhya Ram Hospital Kadampazhipuram 678633 kerala
