It is a
village on the banks of the Chaliyar River in Eranad Taluk of Malappuram
district in India. It is 25 km from Malappuram. Nearby places are Mukkam,
Thiruvambady, Nilambur, and Manjeri. Nilambur-Koyilandy SH pass through here.
It is believed that the name 'Areacode' was derived from 'Aruvikkode', which in
Malayalam means 'river side'. Areacode is famous for its sevens football
tournaments and there by known as 'Makkah of Football'.
Thusaragity Waterfalls
Thusharigiri Falls is a waterfall located in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River.
Calicut Beach
Kozhikode beach, a favourite haunt of sunset viewers, is the best place for trying out the seafood delicacies like Kallumakaya or mussels
Thusharigiri Falls is a waterfall located in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here to form the Chalippuzha River.
Calicut Beach
Kozhikode beach, a favourite haunt of sunset viewers, is the best place for trying out the seafood delicacies like Kallumakaya or mussels
Kottakkunnu
Situated near the district collectorate in Malappuram, Kottakkunnu, is a recently developed tourist spot in the district. Kottakkunnu derives its name from an old fort, which was built by the Zamorins of Kozhikode (in Malayalam kotta means fort and kunnu means hill). One can still find here traces of this fort.
Situated near the district collectorate in Malappuram, Kottakkunnu, is a recently developed tourist spot in the district. Kottakkunnu derives its name from an old fort, which was built by the Zamorins of Kozhikode (in Malayalam kotta means fort and kunnu means hill). One can still find here traces of this fort.
The Municipality of Malappuram
City has started Kottakkunnu Amusement park – a water theme park in the
valley of Kottakunnu. Visitors are allowed up to 9 p.m. Nearby
Kottakkunnu is the famous Vettakkorumakan temple and the Siva temple
with several murals of Malabar.
Nilambur, most popularly known as the land of teak plantations, is a famous town in Malappuram district. The place is noted for its vast expanse of forest along with its varied wildlife habitats, rivers and waterfalls. It is situated close to the Nilgiri range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. Considered to be the oldest in the world, the teak plantation here obtained its name after H.V. Conolly, the Malabar district collector during the British rule. He was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area. Chathu Menon, a forest officer under Conolly, organised the hectic task of planting the saplings. Chathu Menon was laid to rest in the teak garden in Conolly’s Plot.
The teak plantation in Nilambur
is situated about four kilometres from the town, on the Nilambur –
Gudallur road. A well-equipped teak museum is another attraction of
Nilambur. This museum is a sub-centre of the Kerala Forest Research
Institute. Arranged in the two-storeyed building are exhibits, articles
and details of historic, aesthetic and scientific value, which give
information on all aspects of the teak to visitors.
Nilambur is also known for its
tribal settlements. One has to get permission from the Forest Department
to enter the forest zone to explore the tribal life here. Risky journey
through dense forests will take you to the land of some of the
primitive tribes. Besides, Nilambur houses well-known 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 d rawing on floor, falls in the month of
February.
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