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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 72 kilometers away
- Kothamangalam 79 kilometers away
- Kerala 87 kilometers away
- Munnar 89 kilometers away
- Cochin 102 kilometers away
- Wayanad 107 kilometers away
- Mararikulam 136 kilometers away
- The Backwaters 144 kilometers away
- Nagarhole National Park 153 kilometers away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 156 kilometers away
- Tellicherry 167 kilometers away
- Mysore 171 kilometers away
- Madurai 188 kilometers away
- Coorg 210 kilometers away
- Trichy 225 kilometers away
- Neeleshwar 236 kilometers away
- Chettinad 246 kilometers away
- Kovalam 266 kilometers away
- Bangalore 267 kilometers away
- Tanjore 273 kilometers away
- Belur & Halebid 281 kilometers away
- Tranquebar 352 kilometers away
- Pondicherry 372 kilometers away
- Kanchipuram 405 kilometers away
- Mahabalipuram 439 kilometers away
- Chennai 474 kilometers 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. Traveling 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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