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Malappuram [1] is one the northern district of Kerala in Southern India. Mala-puram means Hill Top in malayalam.

[edit] Regions

Malappuram district consists of six taluks, viz., Ernad, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Tirur and Tirurangadi. The Head Quarters City of the district is also known by the name Malappuram. Malappuram consists 5 municipalities such as Malapuram, Ponnani, Perinthalmanna, Tirur & Manjeri. In this Malapuram & Manjeri are comprised in Ernad taluk. The district has the most number of Panchayats in Kerala-100.

[edit] Cities

• MALAPURAM : District Capital City
• Nilambur
• Manjeri
• Mankada
• Perintalmanna
• Tirur
• Kuttippuram
• Ponnani

[edit] Understand

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www.malappuram.nic

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[edit] By Air

• An International Airport is there at Karipur in MALAPURAM, which is just 25 km away from City.

• you can also come to Kochi International Airport or Thiruvananthapuram air port with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka then catch train or bus to Malapuram.

• Alternatively reach Chennai (Madras), Bangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), New Delhi, or other Indian cities and then by train.

[edit] By Train

Malappuram is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata. Nearest Railway Station is Angadipuram which is 17 kms from the city. Another on Tirur is just 25 kms away. Few trains stop at Tirur, Kuttipuram, Angadipuram, Nilambur stations but for others you would have to get down at Kozhikode or Palakkad which are 50Kms and 90 Kms respectively by road from Malapuram city.

[edit] By Bus

You can also reach here by bus from big cities like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore. Malapuram have a KSRTC Depot at Up-Hill Jn. for Govt. buses. Private bus Terminal is located on Ahmed Kurikkal Road, Down hill.

[edit] By Road

Malappuram is well connected to other cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore by road. Take a TT (Town-to-Town) KSRTC from Kozhikode or Palakkad for faster travel. National Highway-213(Coimbatore-Mangalore) connects the city to other Indian cities. Also National Highway-17 passes through Changuvetty in Malapuram which is just a 13 kms from city.

[edit] Get around

• Bus - local bus service system is cheap. Both Govt. and private buses are plying on Malapuram streets.

• Autorickshaw - This is cheap way of transportation facility between attractions.

• Taxi - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates.

• Car - There are many Car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

• Walk - Many places of attractions are near by other so you could walk between them.

• Train- A train ride from Angadipuram to Nilambur can be breathtaking.

[edit][add listing] See

Kotakunnu(Fort Hill in English) Fort Hill is famous for Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva temple with murals of Malabar and an old fort built by the Samoothiris (Zamorins) of Kozhikode.One can find the traces of a fort in this old Cantonment Hill.It was the fort of Malapuram British Troops. Now this is a main tourist attraction in Malabar called as Marine Drive of Malapuram . There is a water theme/amusement park on the valley of Kotakunnu. Also there are 3 Heliports on the top of Fort Hill.

[edit] Tirur

Tirur 43 km south of Kozhikode

• A major trading centre of fish and betel
• Famous for Thunchan Parambu, the birth place of great poet Thunchath Ezhuthachan

[edit] Manjeri

A place rich with history now headquarters of Ernad Taluk. It is a commercial town of Malappuram district.

[edit] Ponnani

One of the oldest ports in Keralam and situated at the mouth of Bharathapuzha (river).

[edit] Nilambur

A trading centre in hill products, Teak Museum and Teak plantations is 35 kms from Malapuram city is situated on the Kozhikode-Ootty highway. World's one and only Teak Museum is situated at Karimpuzha near here. Also World's oldest teak tree is in Nilambur forests in Malapuram.

[edit] Vallikunnu Beach

A beach resort (NC Gardens & Beach Resort)set in the middle of a coconut groves is the main attraction here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away. Vallikunnu beach tour gives you one of the most relaxed and rejuvenating beach holidays of your life. Situated amidst a thick coconut grove, the Vallikunnu beach is truly a marvel of nature. As you curl up with a book or take a lazy stroll along the sandy stretch, you are surely going to have a pleasant time at the Vallikunnu beach.

[edit] Other destinations

• Adyanpara - famous for water falls and wooded jungles

• Angadipuram - famous for temples Thirumandham Kunnu and Tali. Situated 17 km east of Malapuram Town on Mangalore-Madras Trunk road.

• Biyyam Kayal - waterway with a water sports facility, near to Ponnani

• Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary - sanctuary spread over a cluster of islands in Kadalundipuzha (river), it is 7 km from Beypore port or 19 km from Kozhikode city.

• Kadampuzha - famous for Bhagavathi temple established by Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya, in Melmuri village, Tirur taluk. Situated at 3 Km north of Vettichira on NH-17 (Kochi-Goa) and 25 kms from District Capital City.

• Keraladheeswarapuram temple - one among the oldest temple in Keralam, it is 3 km south of Tanur.

• Kodikuthimala - panoramic views of scenic hilltop, it is near Perinthalmanna

• Kotakunnu - famous for Vettakkorumakan Temple and the Siva temple with murals of Malabar and an old fort built by the Samoothiris (Zamorins) of Kozhikode.One can find the traces of a fort in this old Cantonment Hill. It is located at Up-Hill in the city.

• Kottakkal - famous for Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala centre for Ayurveda medicine, 12 km from Malapuram Town.

• Mamburam - a major pilgrimage centre of Muslims, shrine and burial sites of the Thangals (the religious leaders)

• Padinharekara beach - confluence of the Bharatha Puzha (River Bharatha), the Tirur Puzha (River Tirur) and the Arabian Sea.

• Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti - Muslims pilgrim centre, 21km east of Malapuram Town on the way to Karipur Airport.

• Tanur - earliest Portuguese settlements, situated 8 km from Tirur.

• Thirunavaya - famous for temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, and old venue of Mamankam festival.

• Tirurangadi - famous for Tirurangadi incident on 20th August, 1921, which was the out break of the Mappila Rebellion.

• Trikandiyur - famous ancient Shiva temple, legend say the temple idol have been installed by Parasurama the mythological creator of Keralam.

• Valiya Juma Masjid Malapuram - This is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala.

Malapuram Shaheeds of 1921 are buried here.

• Wagon Tragedy Memorial Municipal Town Hall - A standing monument reminiscent of the notorious Wagon Tragedy during the British rule.

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Parotta and Beef Fry
• Rice and Fish Curry
• Biriyani
• Chapathi and Cherupayar Curry
• Pattiri and Chicken Curry

[edit] Stay

Goverment :

• Govt.Guest House,Nr.SP Bungalow, Malapuram.
• PWD Rest House,Up-Hill(PO), Malapuram.
• PWD Rest House,Angadipuram, Malapuram.

Private :

• NC Gardens & Beach Resort (0494-2471480,81,82) (www.ncbeachresort.com)
• Hotel Mahendrapuri, Nr. Guest House, Malapuram-5. (0483-2734101)
• Ernad Inn,Airport Rd,Down Hill, Malapuram-19.
• Kadavu Resort,Azhinhilam, Malapuram.
• Geemi Tourist Home (0483-2734761)
• Maliyakkal Tourist Home, Govt.College Rd., MPM-5 (0483-2735059)
• Hotel Palace, Jubilee Rd., Up-Hill. (0483-2734698)

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