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Nilambur is a town in Malappuram, in the state of Kerala, Southern India.

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The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport at Karippur which is 45 km away. Calicut airport is well connected to international destinations of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Rasal Khaima, Ajman, Fujairah, Al Ain (UAE), Jeddah (KSA), Bahrain, Doha (Qatar), Muscat, Salalh (Oman), Kuwait, Colombo (Sri Lanka)and Indian cities of Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Goa, Mangalore and Thiruvanathapuram. Hire a taxi from airport to Nilambur (60 journey) or Take an autorickshaw to Kulathur Jn on NH 213 (2 km away) from where you will get frequent 'limited-stop' buses running (both private and KSRTC)to Nilambur [80 minutes journey]

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From Shoranur Junction there is a railway line to Nilambur Road (66 km).

6 pairs of Passenger trains runs between Nilambur and Shoranur Jn.

Shoranur Jn-Nilambur Rd running time is 100 minutes.

Trains leave Shoranur Jn at 7.00, 9.20, 12.05, 14.40,17.15 and 19:40 hours daily.

Train timings from Nilambur (Daily) are Towards Shoranur 06.30, 09.10, 11.50, 17.00

To Ernakulam via Shoranur 14.20.

To Palakkad via Shoranur 19:30.

From Calicut Railway Station hire a taxi to Nilambur (70 km)

Or take an autorickshaw to Moffusil Bus stand bus stand from where you will get frequent 'limited stop'/'town to town' KSRTC and private buses to/via Nilambur from 05:00 to 20:40 hours.

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KSRTC buses operate from Bangalore, Hasan, Mandya, Mysore, Ooty, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanapuram, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Panthalam, Kottayam, Pala, Ponkunnam, Eranakulam, Thrissur, Calicut, Sulthan Batheri, Malappuram, Perinthalmanna for passengers to Nilambur.

Deluxe Private buses are daily operating from Bangalore to Manjeri (via Nilambur) by SKS travels Contact: SKS Travels, 10C/6, Corporation Building, Opp. SBI, Dispensary Road, Kalasipalayam Main Rd, Bangalore-2, +91 80 32966500‎, +91 80 26702700‎, +91 80 26703349‎, +91 80 26708653‎, +91 80 32968700‎ The bus leave at 9.00PM every day

Private line buses operate from Calicut, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Mananthavadi, Sulthan Batheri, Guruvayur, Pattambi, Mannarkkad, Thamarasseri.

There are frequent buses from major hubs in the district like Manjeri, Perinthalmanna, Tirur, Kottakkal, Parappanangadi, Malappuram, Areekode, Wandoor, Vazhikkadavu etc.

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Nilambur-Adyanpara Waterfalls-Erumamunda

Nilambur-0

Chanthakkunnu-2

Veliyanthode Jn.-3

Myladi-4.5

Mannuppadam-5.5

Eranhimangad-7

Akampadam Jn.-7.5

Anappara-8

Elambilakkod-8.5

Konamunda-9.5

Namboorippotti-11

Perumbathoor-13.5

Muttiyel-14 -->(Adyanpara waterfalls 1.5 km towards left) ADYANPARA WATERFALLS-15.5 kms.

Erumamunda-16kms

NILAMBUR TEAK MUSEUM: On the Calicut-Nilambur-Ooty State Highway 3 kms from Nilambur on the right side. Open on all days till 4 pm except Mondays.

CONOLLY'S PLOT: On the Ooty-Nilambur-Calicut state highway 2 kms from Nilambur town on the right side adjacent to Forest Central depot,on the banks of River Chaliyar.Crossing Kerala's longest hanging bridge across river Chaliyar,one can reach the plot housing the world's oldest teak plantation.Confluence of 3 rivers can be seen nearby.

Nedumkayam : Take the Nilambur-Karulai Road to reach Nedumkayam.

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CONOLLY'S PLOT:

The plantation is named in honor of H.V. Conolly, the then Collector of Malabar during the British rule who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area with the help of Shri Chanthu Menon ,a forest officer under him. The plot extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar river at Aruvakode, where the longest steel hanging bridge takes visitors across. This plantation was done about 150 years ago ie. around the year 1842 -1844 and was thus known as the world's first teak plantation.

The plot has also been acclaimed for having the oldest living teak tree (girth 420 cms & height 46.5 meters) and Shri Chanthu Menon, was laid to rest in this very teak garden , Conolly's plot, as a mark of honour.

THE TEAK MUSEUM:

Four kilometres away from the town, on the Nilambur - Ooty state highway stands the world's first Teak Museum. In the Teak Museum, a visitor can have a first hand information on all aspects of teak. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic and scientific aspects of teak, all under one roof, arranged in the two storied building. A collection of bamboo trees on the way to the museum imparts a special beauty to the place. The carved teak door at the entrance of the museum has a painting of the oldest living teak tree, the Kannimara teak.Among the several exhibits displayed, the root system of a mature teak tree is perhaps the most interesting of all. Paintings on the walls remind one of the early histories of teak planting. The miniature model of an antique sailing vessel made of teak wood and a painting of a sailing ship are the other attractions. Logs of a 116-year-old tree have also been preserved. A world literature on teak is available in the library.

NEDUMKAYAM- the rich rain forests

Situated at a distance of 18 km from Nilambur town,on the Karulai route,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.

ADYANPARA WATERFALLS:

Adyanpara in Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur Taluk is famous for its waterfalls and the splendor of the wooded jungle surrounding it. This cascade is a spectacle of unrivalled grandeur. The wild beauty of this place is a rare treat for the eyes and heart of the travellers.

ARUVACODE: land of potters & pottery works

It is a small village near Nilambur that has become famous for the presence of its potters. With the influx of cheap industrial substitutes, these villagers had all but lost their interest in the traditional skills, but for a small movement led by activist-designer K B Jinan who , rekindled their hope. Together, they explored the possibilities of terra-cotta suited for the modern context and Kumbham was born. Today Kumbham is hailed as a rare instance of a traditional artisan community rehabilitating itself through the very craft they have been alienated from. Over the last few years many a product has come out of their kilns which are notable for their form as well as function. Kumbham products now find wide acceptance in households, corporate offices, hotels and resorts

CENTRAL FOREST NURSERY:

This is one of the four central forest nurseries in Kerala and was established during the year 1997,at Valluvassery by the Kerala Forest Department. With a view to meet the requirements of good quality planting stock of important plantation species like teak, eucalypts, acacias, etc., the nursery is fully equipped to produce root trainer seedlings and rooted cuttings of these species in required quantities. The average annual production of the nursery during the past three years was: 1.5 lakh teak root-trainer seedlings, 1.2 lakh of eucalypt seedlings, 0.5 lakh seedlings of acacias, and 0.9 lakh seedlings of miscellaneous species.

PRIMITE TRIBES-CHOLANAICKERS:

A half hour journey from Nedumkayam(18 km from Nilambur town), through the dense forests, by jeep takes one to Mancheri, the home of the Cholai Naikars, a primitive tribe.Yet another tribal settlement of this region is on the hilltops of Valamthode which can be reached only from Kozhikode through the Areekode - Mukkam road. Valamthode is about 27 km from Nilambur, beyond the Chaliyar River.

KOVILAKAMS-RESIDENCE OF THE LOCAL RAJAS:

Nilambur town is also famous for housing a cluster of kovilakoms, the residences of the local rajas or rulers of earlier days. These structures are famous for their beautiful frescoes and artworks in wood.

The Nilambur Pattu, an ancient festival, which is noted for its Kalampattu or ritual powder drawing on floor, falls in the month of February.

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• maranat mana heritage homestay (government approved), maranat mana, P.O. Chembrasseri, Pandikkad, Malappuram Dist -676521 (18 km from Nilambur, 5km from pandikkad), ☎ 04931-286252, [1]. Maranat mana is one of the last such structures remaining in kerala built as per the vastushastra. It is about 200 years old and is a pathinarrukettu(4 court yards). The hosts offera glimpse to centuries old traditions and culture of the namboothire community. They also offer farm tours.  edit

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Hotel Redfort is a new star hotel. Two more star hotels are coming up.

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation(KTDC)run,KTDC Tamarind Easy Hotel is at Karimpuzha,Nilambur.

VAZHIYORAM(KTDC approved) is a good eatery at Aruvacode,Nilambur.

Wood Bine drive In Restaurant,Chicken Broast hut,Park Residency(Bar attached),Hotel Greenland,Union Hotel, etc are other restaurants.

SHANTI SAGAR Veg restaurant is on the Palace(Kovilakam) road.There are few other Veg hotels(Devi Vilas,Krishna Vilas) on the same road. Devi Palace hotel is another small Veg hotel on VK Road.

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Hotel Redfort is a new star hotel with Bar. Park Residency is another Bar attached Hotel.Both are on VK Road,Nilambur.

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Hotel Redfort is a new 3 star hotel with Non AC and AC rooms.Suites are also available.

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation(KTDC)run,KTDC Tamarind Easy Hotel is at Karimpuzha,Nilambur. Non AC,AC rooms,Suites are available.

Peevees Nilambur Manor has good lodging facility.

Other lodges are available at moderate rates in the town.

PWD Rest House,KFRI Guest House,Forest Rest House and Dormitory are also available.

"maranat mana Heritage home stay" alt="government approved" address="maranat mana , P.O. Chembrasseri, pandikkad, malappuram dist - 676521" directions="18 km from nilambur, 45 km from calicut airport" phone="04931-286252" url="http://www.maranatmana.com" checkin="24 hrs" checkout="24 hrs" price="Rs 3500" lat="" long="">Maranat mana is a Namboothiri House hold which is about 200 years old. The building occupies an area of almost 1 acre and is situated in an 8 acre plot. The hosts offer responsible tourism. You can visit the organic spice , vegetable gardens, snake grove spread over 2 acres, rice fields, rubber plantations etc. The hosts offer a glimpse to centuries old traditions and cultures of kerala.</sleep>

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By Train: Nearest Railway station - Nilambur Road Railway Station - 4km.

Terminus of Shoranur -Nilambur Road Railway Line(66 km)

Train Timings from Nilambur.

1)Shoranur Pass.NIL Dep 06:30.SRR Arr 08:30,

Connects Ernakulam/Alapuzha Exp

2)Shoranur Pass.NIL Dep 09:10.SRR Arr 11:00,

Connects Parasuram Exp

3)Shoranur Pass.NIL Dep 11:50.SRR Arr 14:40,

Connects Chennai Egmore Exp via Trichy,Hyderabad Exp,Venad Exp via KTM,TVC Exp via Alapuzha,Jana Shatabdi Exp,

4)Ernakulam Pass.NIL Dep 14:20,SRR Arr 16:30

Connects CBE & Mlore Passengers at SRR.

runs direct to Ernakulam.ERS Arr 20:00.

5)Shoranur Pass.NIL Dep 17:00.SRR Arr 18:50,

Connects Chennai Mail,Thrissur Passenger

6)Palakkad Pass.NIL Dep 19:30. SRR Arr 21:20,Palakkad Arr 22:55,

Connects TVC Exp,Amritha Exp,Chennai Exp,Yeshwanthpur(Bangalore) Exp,West Coast Exp and several Konkan bound trains at Shoranur.

Connects Shalimar,Guwahati,Jammu Bangalore and Patna Expresses at Palakkad.

By Road: Town is situated on Calicut - Ooty State Highway.

A KSRTC Bus Stand is situated here(Aruvacode).Private Bus stand is at Chandakunnu.

There are plenty of Bus services to Calicut,Ooty,Perinthalmanna,Wayanad,Mysore, Bangalore,Malappuram,Manjeri,Tirur,Areacode.

Approximate distances by road:

Ooty - 100km Manjeri - 24km Malappuram - 40km Karippur Airport-45 km Kozhikode - 72km Thrissur - 120km Kochi - 210km Gudalur - 48km Mysore - 158km Thiruvambady - 50km Thamarassery - 58km Bathery- 80 km via Nadugani.

By Air:

Nearest Airport - Calicut International Airport (Karippur)- 45km. (One hour drive)

Mysore Air Port -144kms.(4 hours)