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Kottakkunnu

Kottakkunnu is a tourist place in Kerala in Malappuram district. This is one of the Recently developed Area in Malappuram District. This beautiful place is just 12 Kms from Manjeri, 25 km from Calicut Airport & situated at the head quarters of District - Malappuram. Those who had been to this place before 4-5 years, will really get surprised by the change. Visitors are allowed up to 9pm.Kottakkunnu is situated at the heart of the Malappuram Town, which is on top of a hill. Kottakkunnu is just 10 KMs away from Malabar

Arimbra Hills

Known as Mini Ooty, the Arimbra hills is the favourite location among locals. It is located at a height of 1050 ft above sea level. This hill got the nickname Mini Ooty as it resembles Ooty – one of the famous hills stations in India. Arimbra makes a fantastic tourist spot that attracts visitors for its panoramic views of the lovely green valley and rolling hills. The places near Arimbra- Thiruvonamala, Poolappees, Muchikundu, Cheruppadi Mala, Kunnumpuram and Kakkad are also suitable for hiking. The travelling distance to Mini Ooty is 14 kms from Malabar Heritage. The topsy-turvy, twisting road to the hills will give you a soul-stirring experience.

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Angadippuram Tali Temple

Angadippuram Tali Temple,is considered to be an ancient one and a part of the 18 Tali Temples ( Shiva Temples) build by Parasurama. This temple is just 15 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Nilambur Teak Museum

Four Kms. away from Nilambur on the side of Nilambur-Gudallur road, is world's first Teak Museum and sub centre of Kerala Forest Research Institute.This is 20 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Angadipuram Thirumandhamkunnu Temple

Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavthy temple is one of the ancient and famous Mahakshethras of Kerala. This shrine which is the foremost in the Bhadrakali temples. This Temple is located at Angadippuram in Malappuram district. The temple stands prominently on the top of a hillock with an attractive look and majestic apperearance. The scenic beauty, the bliss of solitude and mental pease imparted by this place will ever be in the mind of a devotee who had at least been once to this place.Angadipuram Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is just 21 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala

Kottakkal is a world renowned centre of Ayurveda. The Arya Vaidya Sala, established by P.S. Warrier the well known physician and social reformer is here. People from different parts of the world come for treatment. Art and culture also flourish in Kottakkal with the patronage of Arya Vaidya Sala. Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala is situated just a 22 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Nedungayam Elephant Park

Situated at a distance of 18 km from Nilambur town,Nedumkayam is noted specially for its rich rain forests. The wooden rest house built here by the British offers a panoramic view of the elephants and deers grazing in the forest near by. One has to get prior permission from the Forest Department to enter the forest zone. Heavy restrictions are imposed as a measure to save the existing forest land. An elephant taming center is also here. This toursim spot located just 23 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Adyanpara Water Falls

Beautiful waterfall, suitable for trekking Adyan Para, 10 Kms. away from Nilambur is fast emerging as a main tourist center. Adyanpara water falls is just 23 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Thirunavaya

The land of ancient Mamankam, Tirunnavya is South of Tirur. Situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha; it is a place of historical importance. In olden days, Mamankam was a grand assembly of the rulers held once in 12 years, in which, one among them was selected as the emperor of Kerala. It was an enormous trade fair also. The Mamankam festival was celebrated for 28 days with great pomp and pageantry where traders from outside came in ships and barges to Tirunnavaya through Ponnani Port.

Thus the economical importance of Mamankam was high and hence the right to conduct and control it was important. At the end of the rule of Perumals, the right of mamankam was with Vellattiri, the ruler of Valluvanad. Later the Zamorn of Kozhikode, took this right by force and this resulted in dispute and bloodshed between these two Rajas. Valluvanad Raja used to sent Chaver warriors to fight until death, to recapture the right from the Zamorin, who would stand Nilapadu at Nilapadu thara in Tirunnavaya, Surrounded by a large contingent of soldiers, in every 12th year. The last of such Mamankam, was believed to be held in 1755, when Zamorin had an hair breath escape from a 16 year old Chaver. The Nilapadu thara, now in the premises of Kottakkal Tile factory, is protected by the Archaeological department. A deep well called Manikkinar believed to be dumped with bodies of the Chavers is also protected. Tirunnavaya is a converging place of the Trimurtis, - (Brahma, Vishnu, Siva). Three temples, Consecrated to these deities, are on either bank of Bharathapuzha. The famous vedic Vidyalaya Othanmar Madhom of ancient times, is on of the left bank of Bharathapuzha, near the Siva temple. This madhom was a center of aryanisation through Sanskrit and Vedic education as Tirunnavaya as believed to be the main center, where Parusurama brought and settled Brahmins. The place (Mana) of Puranic fame Azhavancherry Thamprakkal is 2 Kms north of Tirunnavya. Nava mukunda Temple beloved to be constructed by Nava yogis on the right bank of Bharathapuzha, is an important Vishnu temple of Kerala. Pithru Tharpanam is a ritual, held here on the day of Amavasi of Karkitaka (July). ‘Bali Karma’ is offered by people in their wet clothes, after dip in the river, for the salvation of sins and appease the dead souls.

A martial art festival of Kalarippayattu is conducted during summer on the sands of Bharathapuzha. The famous Changampalli Kalari is near Tirunnavaya. During the second week of February, A Sarvodya Mela is conducted in Tirunnavaya where the Gandhians of Kerala, use to assemble. The Santhikudeeram established by the national leader K. Kelappan, is the center place of this mela. Thrunavaya is 30 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary covers an area of 3 km, surrounded by hillocks and provides a splendid view of the river mouth and the sea. It is home to hundreds of native and migratory birds. Vallikkunnu estuary (river mouth) is a paradise for thousands of verities of migratory birds which come every year for breeding and reproduction. They feed on the small fishes and insects on the marshy area under mangroves. These birds come from different parts of the world including the Himalayan Ranges, Siberia, etc. They visit the place during the month of October and stay till march. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is just 30 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Kadampuzha

Kadampuzha is a small town and a pilgrimage centre in Malappuram district of Kerala situated near the Thrissur- Calicut national highway. Kadampuzha is just 30 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

KeralamKundu Water Falls

A basin at the base of waterfalls where people can enjoy a dip in the pond is something everyone wants to have an experience. Keralam Kundu Waterfalls are undoubtedly the best of all Malappuram Tourist Places, and that is why people keep flocking here to have an experience of the mystical. The water flows in from the forest of the western ghat and forms a pool of crystal clear water at the base of the falls. Also, it is believed that the water has many medicinal properties. Keralam Kundu waterfalls is just 35 kilometers from Malabar Heritage.

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Thunchanparamba

The birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language, now called Thunchan Paramba, is in Tirur. It is the hallowed ground where hundreds of children are initiated into the wonders of writing when they first trace the letters of the Malayalam alphabet in sand taken from that revered spot which was Ezhuthachan's home. Thunchanparamba is just 40 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Kerala Kalamandalam

Kerala Kalamandalam is a dignified name in the field of Kerala arts. It is located on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha in the Cheruthuruthy village. Kerala Kalamandalam is one of those last remaining places which still hold true to the traditions and culture of Kerala. This world-renowned institution has been imparting cultural education and training to interested individuals in the various art-forms of Kerala. This institute is responsible for preserving the culture of Kerala in its dance forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyaattam and Panchavaadyam. Kerala Kalamandalam is just 60 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Guruvayoor Temple

The Guruvayur Shri Krishna Temple is one of the most important and sacred pilgrim centres of Kerala. It is located in Guruvayur town of Thrissur district in Kerala ,India and is easily accessible by road and rail. The presiding deity is MahaVishnu, in the standing posture with four hands which carry a Sankhu(conch), Sudarshana chakram (a serrated disk),lotus and mace. He is worshipped as Balakrishna, the full avatar (Purnaavatara) of Mahavishnu .Guruvayoor Temple is just 65 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

Vythiri

Vythiri is a stunning landscape located in the Sylvan Northern high ranges in Wayanad. Visiting this place is an inspiring experience with its refreshing natural beauty and pollution free atmosphere. Vythiri is a land blessed with beauty and tranquility. Vythiri is just 78 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.

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Ootty

Ooty also known as Udagamandalam is the "Queen of hill stations" and the capital of Nilgiris district. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in India. Nilgiris means "Blue Mountains". It is a land of picturesque picnic spots. Used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the Britishers during the colonial days. It is situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level. An added attraction for the tourists to Udagamandalam is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam and wends its way through many hair-raising curves and fearful tunnels and chugs along beside deep ravines full of verdant vegetation, gurgling streams and tea gardens. One can notice a marvellous change in vegetation, as one goes from Kallar to Coonoor. The establishment of numerous tea estates made Ooty famous. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes. The annual Tea and Tourism Festival attracts crowds in huge numbers. Ootty is just 100 KMs away from Malabar Heritage.