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MALAPPURAM TOWN - Jama’at Mosque – One of the most important mosques
in Kerala. Nercha festival in April. Adjacent to the mosque is the mausoleum of Malappuram
Shaheeds, whose brave exploits have been immortalized in the Malappuram ballads.
Kottakkal (12 km south) – Has a fortified palace of the Kizhakke Kovilakam kings, a wing
of Zamorins. Also, headquarters of Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, a pioneering private
Ayurvedic institution established in 1903. Research centre and hospital.
NILAMBUR – Known for Canolly’s Plot, the world’s oldest teak plantation. Named after H.V.
Connolly, then collector of Malabar district. Bamboo trees cover extensive area in the forest.
Teak museum. Original home of Cholainaickans, the oldest tribe of Kerala
Tirur – Birth place of poet Thunchath Ramanuja Ezhuthachan, father of the Malayalam
literature. ‘Thunchan Parambu’, where the 16th century poet was born, is highly venerated
and its sand is held sacred and is used in vidyarambham, especially on Vijaya Dashami.
Thirunavaya (8 km south of Tirur) – Navamukunda Temple, believed to have been
founded by nine saints. Mamamkam festival (grand assembly of rulers in Kerala), started
by Cheruman Perumal, used to be held here once every 12 years up to 1755 to choose
an emperor. Now, a martial arts festival of Kalarippayattu is held during summer on the
sand banks of Bharathapuzha river.
Mambaram (26 km east of Tirur) – Muslim pilgrim centre. Famous for the Makhan – a
shrine used primarily as a final resting-place for the principal Thangals. The Mambara
Nercha is held in the month of Muharram near the tomb of Mambaram Thangal.
Manjeri - Karikkad Subramanya temple is unique for its architectural style. The temple at
Thrikkalangode, near Manjeri, is known for its Manjeri Pooram festival in April.
KONDOTTI (18 km east of Manjeri) – 500 year old Pazhayangadi Mosque, which is
venue of Valia Nercha festival during February – March. Associated with Muslim saint
Mohammed Shah, also known as Kondotti Thangal.
Tanur – Coastal fishing town of historical importance. One of the first Portuguese
settlements in India. St. Francis Xavier visited in 1546. Beach, Keraladesapuram (Vishnu)
Temple – one of the oldest in Kerala.
Angadippuram – Religious centre for both Hindus and Muslims.
Thirumandhankunnu Temple – Principal deities are Shiva and Bhagavathi. Pooram
festival in March/April attracts large number of devotees.
Puthanangadi Mosque – Has Arabic inscriptions engraved on one of its planks.
Padinharekara Beach, near Ponnani – The beach offers a breathtaking view of the
confluence of Bharathapuzha, Tirur Puzha and the Arabian sea.
Vallikunu Beach – Beach set in the middle of a coconut grove.
Biyyan Kayal – Waterway with boating facility.
Kodikuthimala – Perennial springs and green mountains.
Adyanpara – Waterfalls and lush jungles.
in Kerala. Nercha festival in April. Adjacent to the mosque is the mausoleum of Malappuram
Shaheeds, whose brave exploits have been immortalized in the Malappuram ballads.
Kottakkal (12 km south) – Has a fortified palace of the Kizhakke Kovilakam kings, a wing
of Zamorins. Also, headquarters of Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, a pioneering private
Ayurvedic institution established in 1903. Research centre and hospital.
NILAMBUR – Known for Canolly’s Plot, the world’s oldest teak plantation. Named after H.V.
Connolly, then collector of Malabar district. Bamboo trees cover extensive area in the forest.
Teak museum. Original home of Cholainaickans, the oldest tribe of Kerala
Tirur – Birth place of poet Thunchath Ramanuja Ezhuthachan, father of the Malayalam
literature. ‘Thunchan Parambu’, where the 16th century poet was born, is highly venerated
and its sand is held sacred and is used in vidyarambham, especially on Vijaya Dashami.
Thirunavaya (8 km south of Tirur) – Navamukunda Temple, believed to have been
founded by nine saints. Mamamkam festival (grand assembly of rulers in Kerala), started
by Cheruman Perumal, used to be held here once every 12 years up to 1755 to choose
an emperor. Now, a martial arts festival of Kalarippayattu is held during summer on the
sand banks of Bharathapuzha river.
Mambaram (26 km east of Tirur) – Muslim pilgrim centre. Famous for the Makhan – a
shrine used primarily as a final resting-place for the principal Thangals. The Mambara
Nercha is held in the month of Muharram near the tomb of Mambaram Thangal.
Manjeri - Karikkad Subramanya temple is unique for its architectural style. The temple at
Thrikkalangode, near Manjeri, is known for its Manjeri Pooram festival in April.
KONDOTTI (18 km east of Manjeri) – 500 year old Pazhayangadi Mosque, which is
venue of Valia Nercha festival during February – March. Associated with Muslim saint
Mohammed Shah, also known as Kondotti Thangal.
Tanur – Coastal fishing town of historical importance. One of the first Portuguese
settlements in India. St. Francis Xavier visited in 1546. Beach, Keraladesapuram (Vishnu)
Temple – one of the oldest in Kerala.
Angadippuram – Religious centre for both Hindus and Muslims.
Thirumandhankunnu Temple – Principal deities are Shiva and Bhagavathi. Pooram
festival in March/April attracts large number of devotees.
Puthanangadi Mosque – Has Arabic inscriptions engraved on one of its planks.
Padinharekara Beach, near Ponnani – The beach offers a breathtaking view of the
confluence of Bharathapuzha, Tirur Puzha and the Arabian sea.
Vallikunu Beach – Beach set in the middle of a coconut grove.
Biyyan Kayal – Waterway with boating facility.
Kodikuthimala – Perennial springs and green mountains.
Adyanpara – Waterfalls and lush jungles.
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