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Located in a quiet corner of Kerala, Palakkad is home to one of the best preserved forts in the state.
History
For centuries the region was the scene for various invasions and the granite fort built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766 exemplifies this turbulent past. The British influence reached here a few years later when the fortifications were taken over and modified in 1790.
Today Palakkad is a tranquil place to stay — a little off the beaten track, and a rewarding addition to a south India itinerary.
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Places near Palakkad
- Ooty 45 miles away
- Kothamangalam 49 miles away
- Kerala 55 miles away
- Munnar 55 miles away
- Cochin 64 miles away
- Wayanad 67 miles away
- Mararikulam 85 miles away
- The Backwaters 89 miles away
- Nagarhole National Park 95 miles away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 97 miles away
- Tellicherry 104 miles away
- Mysore 107 miles away
- Madurai 117 miles away
- Coorg 130 miles away
- Trichy 140 miles away
- Neeleshwar 147 miles away
- Chettinad 153 miles away
- Kovalam 166 miles away
- Bangalore 166 miles away
- Tanjore 170 miles away
- Belur & Halebid 175 miles away
- Tranquebar 219 miles away
- Pondicherry 231 miles away
- Kanchipuram 252 miles away
- Mahabalipuram 273 miles away
- Chennai 295 miles away
Photos of Palakkad
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Paddy fields at Palakkad
Ideas for experiencing Palakkad
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Palakkad, and which use the best local guides.
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Explore Palakkad
Explore Palakkad
Palakkad is an excellent place to experience the village life of Kerala. Travelling through the area as the local people do, by bicycle or on foot, you will stop to learn about rice planting, the skills of the potter or basket weaver, find out how to tap toddy — and perhaps even sample some of this local coconut brew!
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