Why visit Palakkad
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 156 places to eat, 59 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sathya Theatre and Palakkad Fort.
Weather in Palakkad
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About Palakkad
Palakkad (Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆] ), also known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad district. Palakkad is the most densely populated municipality and the fourth-most densely populated city in the state. It was established before Indian independence under British rule and known by the name Palghat.
From the Wikipedia article Palakkad (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Palakkad on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do10
Sathya Theatre
Cinema and theater
near municipal busstand,palakkad
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Indoor Stadium Palakkad
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 km
Near Victoria Collage, Malampuzha Road, Palakkad
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes156
Roaster6cafe
Cafe · Cafe · 1.3 km
QMM4+VH Vinayaka colony, Palakkad
Mo-Su 12:00-24:00
Ashwini Bakery
Bakery · 1.7 km
East Vennakara, Nurani, Palakkad, Kerala
Mo-Sa 09:00-13:30,15:30-21:00
Hotel Le Durbar
Restaurant · Regional, Chinese · 0.6 km
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su-Mo 12:30-22:30
Royal Famous Bakery
Bakery · 1.4 km
Neyyandi Road, New Extension
Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Navoor Annan Biriyani Mess
Restaurant · Biriyani · 2.9 km
Palakkad-Malappuram-Calicut Road, palakkad
144 more on the map.
History
The region around Coimbatore was ruled by the Cheras during Sangam period between the first and fourth centuries CE and served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, the principal trade route between the Malabar Coast and Tamil Nadu. Palakkad city was ruled by the Palakkad Rajas (Tarur Swaroopam). The Palakkad Raja had the right over the taluks of Palakkad, Alathur, and Chittur. Chittur Taluk was part of Cochin Kingdom. The original headquarters of the Palakkad Rajas were at Athavanad, Tirur Taluk, in present-day Malappuram district. It is said that their lands in the Athavanad area were given to the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal and the Palakkad-Chittur areas were bought from them instead. The territory of Palakkad Rajas had been under the Zamorin of Calicut for sometime.
From the History section of Palakkad on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay59
Churches and places of worship87
Civil Station Juma Masjid
Place of worship · Mujahid · 1.3 km
Kenathuparambu, Palakkad
Kalmandapam Sunni Juma Masjid
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.9 km
Palakkad - Coimbatore Road, Palakkad
Shiva Temple
Place of worship · Hindu · 1.5 km
Vadakkanthara Grammam Road, palakkad
Shopping53
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Pandit Mothilal Government Model Higher Secondary School
School · 1.1 km
College Road, Palakkad
Healthcare81
Government Medical College Hospital, Palakkad
Hospital · 2.7 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Highway, Palakkad
Rukmani Poly Clinic & Laboratory
Hospital · 1.7 km
New Extension, East Vennakkara, Nurani, Palakkad, Kerala
Map of Palakkad
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Getting there and nearby towns
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 52 km away.
- Ambikāpuram 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- Pirāyiri 3 km west, about 3 min by car
- Marutharōd 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Puthuppariyāram 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Pudussery West 8 km east, about 8 min by car
- Koduvayur 10 km south, about 10 min by car
- Pudunagaram 11 km south, about 11 min by car
- Chittūr 13 km southeast, about 13 min by car
- Coimbatore 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Thrissur 56 km southwest, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palakkad Municipal Town Hall, Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 07, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 08, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 11, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 12, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 15, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 09, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 10, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 13, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 14, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 04, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 01, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 16, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21057 B. E. M. H. S. S. Palakkad 17, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 13, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 12, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 14, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21054 G. M. M. G. H. S. S Palakkad 05, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 15, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 16, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 10, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 09, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 08, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 07, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 06, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 05, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 04, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 03, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 01, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 02, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21622 Govt. Moyan L P School Palakkad 11, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21054 G. M. M. G. H. S. S Palakkad 08, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21054 G. M. M. G. H. S. S Palakkad 06, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21054 G. M. M. G. H. S. S Palakkad 07, Anoopgnm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palakkad Fort, Me haridas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Govt Victoria College Palakkad Campus IMG 20190106 103618, Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palakkad City collage, Shafeeq basheer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NH 544, Vibinandrews, CC BY-SA 4.0
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