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ATTRACTIONS IN MALAPPURAM
LOCATION
Rithu regency is advantageously situated meters away from Angadippuram railway station on NH 213 hence easily accessible by road and rail. Besides, It is located a few hours drive away from Calicut airport (42 kms) and Cochin Airport (145 kms).
PLACES TO VISIT
THIRUMANDHAMKUNNU TEMPLE
Historically significant Thirumandhamkunnu temple is a famous pilgrim centre with thousands of devotees thronging together every day from various parts of south India. The temple with its significant sacredness, with the main deity of the Goddess Thirumandhamkunnilamma, has become one of the well known temples in the state with a spiritually purified ambience. Thirumandhamkunnu temple and the place around have a prominent history to narrate which will definitely enlighten the visitors. Popular offering in this temple is to remove obstacles related to marriage (Mangalya pooja).The eleven days long annual festival (Pooram) is one of its kind which is celebrated in March-April months.
POONTHANAM ILLAM
Poonthanam Illam is the abode of legendary Poonthanam Namboothiri, who was a dedicated devotee and a promoter of Krishna cult of the Bhakthi movement. His renowned masterpiece Njanappana (Saga of knowledge) made him popular among other spiritual poets. Poonthanam Illam situated 10 kms away from Perinthalmanna, is a major point of attraction, which even now bears the memories of this great poet. A piously elegant Sreekrishna temple is situated near to this Illam where Poonthanam used to pray. Main festivals celebrated here include Navarathri and Poonthanam day. Literary colloquiums and unique enriching programmes are conducted in the Poonthanam Illam on special days which attracts several people in and around Kerala.
KODIKUTHIMALA
A small journey of just ten kilometers from Angadippuram takes us to the picturesque Kodikuthimala which have a lot of climatic and geographical resemblance with Ooty and is located at a height of more than 1700 feet above the sea level. This Highly fabulous and truly fascinating picnic spot has eye-catching waterfalls and beautiful springs in it. A watch tower is constructed at the top most echelon which fetch us picturesque view of faraway places. Tourism department has assigned more than 70 acres of this place for various associated projects. It makes the visitors spellbound with ultimate joy after an expedition to the top.
NILAMBUR
Nilambur, the perfect get away destination from hustles and bustle of daily life schedules is blessed with vibrant shades of natural beauty. Nilambur possess all the blessings of nature and is crafted with amazing wildlife and it also showcases incredible illustrations of history. The terrain is enclosed under enormous boundaries of forest with a variety of fauna and flora. The stunning misty mountains, Teak museum, worlds biggest teak plantations and eye catching waterfalls add more exquisiteness to Nilambur. Perfect blending of nice weather and vibrant nature makes this place one of the beautiful places and most sought after tourist destination in Kerala.
TEAK LAND-NILAMBUR
Nilambur is well-known for the oldest teak plantation in the world, called Connolly's Plot. It also abode India's foremost Teak Museum, which attracts both domestic and international visitors. Besides, a gigantic teak situated in this specific teak museum holds a world record for worlds tallest and the biggest teak tree. Adjacent to the teak museum is an area with a rural community who are masters in pottery works and displays immense skills in pot making for generations. Another key appealing locale is the Bio Resources Park of Nilambur along with the butterfly park which attracts nature lovers.
ADYANPARA WATERFALLS
Adyanpara is a picturesque fall with a destination reachable by a fun filled, off the main road ride. This is a stunning waterfall, which looks dazzling particularly all through the rainy season. The appearance of the surrounding forests and green hills makes the area quite pretty. The waterfall takes its name from an expression meaning elegant rock, perhaps due to the gigantic rocks around. Adyanpara is a great place to stop for a refreshing swim and, if you are fortunate, will get a glimpse of the animals in the forest area around.
KOTTAKKAL ARYA VAIDHYASHALA
World renowned Ayurvedic treatment made Kottakkal Arya VaidhyaShala (AVS) famous among the patients domestically and internationally. Opened in 1902, this charitable institution has grown now to a multi disciplinary, multi functional Ayurvedic specialty centre branching all over the world. With well developed manufacturing units and medicinal gardens, AVS attracts people from Europe, gulf countries and other part of the world.