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Kottakkunnu
A landmark hill garden in Malappuram city with panoramic views, recreation areas, an open-air auditorium and family attractions.
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Nilambur Teak Museum
The world’s first teak museum, presenting the history, science, cultivation and cultural importance of teak.
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Conolly’s Plot
A historic teak plantation beside the Chaliyar, associated with the earliest organised teak plantations in the world.
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Nedumkayam Rainforest
A dense rainforest in the Nilgiri Biosphere landscape, known for rich biodiversity, forest scenery and guided nature visits.
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Adyanpara Waterfalls
A scenic cascading waterfall near Nilambur, surrounded by forested hills and rocky streams.
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Keralamkundu Waterfalls
A highland waterfall and natural pool near Karuvarakundu, fed by streams descending from the Silent Valley side.
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Kozhippara Waterfalls
A misty waterfall on the Chokkad stream in the eastern high ranges, close to Kakkadampoyil.
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Kodikuthimala
A green hill station with perennial springs, viewpoints and trekking terrain, often called the Ooty of Malabar.
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Arimbra Hills (Mini Ooty)
A scenic hill viewpoint near Kondotty with rolling landscapes, cool weather and wide valley views.
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Padinjarekkara Beach
A beach near the Bharathapuzha–Tirur Puzha estuary, popular for sunsets, birdwatching and waterfront recreation.
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Biyyam Kayal
A calm, palm-fringed backwater near Ponnani with boating facilities and a relaxed picnic setting.
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Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
An estuarine wetland and mangrove habitat on the Malappuram–Kozhikode border, noted for resident and migratory birds.
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Thunchan Parambu
The memorial and traditional birthplace associated with Thunchath Ezhuthachan, revered as the father of Malayalam language.
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Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple
An ancient Vishnu temple on the Bharathapuzha and a major pilgrimage centre connected with the historic Mamankam.
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Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotty
A historic mosque distinguished by its white dome, Mughal-influenced features and the annual Valiya Nercha.
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Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple
A major Bhagavathy temple and pilgrimage centre traditionally associated with Adi Shankaracharya.
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Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavathy Temple
An ancient hill temple near Perinthalmanna, regarded as one of Kerala’s important Bhagavathy shrines.
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Angadippuram Tali Sree Mahadeva Temple
An ancient Shiva temple near Thirumandhamkunnu, traditionally counted among Kerala’s historic Tali temples.
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Alathiyoor Hanuman Temple
A renowned Hanuman shrine with a long local tradition and strong association with the Ramayana.
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Trikandiyur Shiva Temple
An ancient Shiva temple close to Tirur town and railway station, traditionally linked to Parasurama.
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Vettakkorumakan Temple, Nilambur
A well-known shrine near Nilambur associated with the Vettakkorumakan tradition and an annual festival.
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Keraladeeshapuram Temple
An old Vishnu temple south of Tanur, traditionally believed to be among Kerala’s ancient temples.
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Malappuram Jama-at Mosque
A historic mosque and major pilgrimage centre known for Kerala-style architecture and the annual Malappuram Nercha.
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Mampuram Maqam
A major Muslim pilgrimage centre associated with the Mampuram Thangals and the history of the Mappila community.
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Ponnani Valiya Juma Masjid
A historic 16th-century mosque linked to Ponnani’s legacy as an important centre of Islamic scholarship.
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Garuda Temple, Triprangode
A rare temple dedicated to Garuda, situated near the Chamravattom road in Triprangode.
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Chamravattom Sastha Temple
A riverside Sastha temple traditionally attributed to Perunthachan and visited by Sabarimala pilgrims.
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Kottakkal Venkattathevar Temple
A Shiva temple in Kottakkal noted for traditional mural paintings and its annual festival.
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Puthanangadi Mosque
An old mosque near Malappuram district’s eastern region, noted for ancient Arabic inscriptions.
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Puthenpalli Mosque and Jaram
A mosque and shrine at Veliyancode known for its traditional nercha and local pilgrimage importance.
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Vakkad Beach
A quiet coastal estuary where the Tirur River meets the Arabian Sea, also approached through backwater cruises.
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Parappanangadi Beach
A coastal beach south of Vallikkunnu, accessible from the Kozhikode–Tirur coastal road.
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Ottumpuram Beach
A lesser-known beach near Tanur offering a peaceful stretch of the Malappuram coast.
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Mudiyam Kayal
A small coconut-fringed waterbody near the coast, linked to the sea and suited to quiet nature visits.
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Kallikkad Chaliyar Riverside
A scenic riverside location in Vazhakkad on the banks of the Chaliyar, near Edavannappara.
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Azhinjilam Chaliyar Riverside
A scenic Chaliyar river spot near the Kozhikode–Malappuram boundary and Calicut International Airport.
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Pookkottur War Memorial Gate
A memorial gateway commemorating those who died in the historic Battle of Pookkottur.
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Wagon Tragedy Memorial Town Hall
A memorial complex recalling the 1921 Wagon Tragedy and its victims during British rule.
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Mamankam Monuments
A group of protected sites connected with the medieval Mamankam festival and its martial and royal history.
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Nilapadu Thara
The traditional ceremonial platform and principal venue associated with the historic Mamankam.
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Manikkinar
A protected Mamankam-era site traditionally associated with the burial of captured war elephants.
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Marunnara
A protected heritage chamber traditionally identified as a storage place for wartime explosives.
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Changampalli Kalari
A historic training ground associated with warriors who participated in the Mamankam.
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Pazhukkamandapam
A royal viewing pavilion near Thirunavaya, connected with the historic Mamankam celebrations.
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Nilambur Kovilakam
The former residence of Nilambur’s local rulers, noted for traditional architecture, frescoes and woodwork.
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Aruvacode Pottery Village
A traditional pottery village where local artisans preserve and demonstrate Malabar’s earthenware craft.
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Kumbharan Handicrafts Village
A community-based pottery and handicrafts village established to revive traditional artisan livelihoods.
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Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal
The historic headquarters of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, internationally known for Ayurveda treatment, research and education.
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Moyinkutty Vaidyar Smarakam
A cultural centre and museum dedicated to Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar and the study of Mappilappattu traditions.
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Poonthanam Illam
The ancestral home of devotional poet Poonthanam Namboothiri, with a nearby Sreekrishna temple.
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Cherukad Smarakam
A memorial at the birthplace of Malayalam writer, poet and activist Cherukad Govinda Pisharodi.
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Melpathur Mandapam
A memorial associated with Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, the celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet.
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Vallathol Smarakam
A memorial at the birthplace of poet Vallathol Narayana Menon, a major figure in modern Malayalam literature.
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Njeralath Kalasramam
A cultural memorial associated with Njeralathu Rama Poduval, renowned exponent of Kerala’s Sopana Sangeetham.
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Elamkulam Mana
The ancestral home associated with E. M. S. Namboodiripad, Kerala’s first Chief Minister.
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Pulikkottil Hyder Smarakam
A memorial associated with Pulikkottil Hyder, an important poet in the Mappila literary tradition.
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Edassery Square
A memorial space at Nilayoram Park honouring Malayalam poet Edassery Govindan Nair.
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Cherani Children’s Park
A family park near Manjeri with children’s play areas, landscaped gardens and a viewpoint.
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Shanthitheeram Riverside Walkway
A public walkway and leisure space beside the Kadalundi River near the Malappuram Civil Station.
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Wandoor Town Square
A landscaped town recreation space with a children’s park, garden and cafeteria.
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Nilayoram Park
A riverside park on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, suited to evening walks and family visits.
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Urakam Hill
A prominent hill near Vengara with wide views and remains traditionally identified with an old Jain temple.
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Pazhassi Cave
A cave attraction in the Kakkadampoyil highlands, reached through the forested eastern part of the district.
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Pantheerayiram Forest
A forest area near Adyanpara Waterfalls, known for wilderness scenery and trekking surroundings.
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Panthallur Hills
A scenic hill area between Manjeri and Malappuram, suited to viewpoints and short nature trips.
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Cheriyam Mala
A hill near Mankada offering rural landscapes and a quiet local viewpoint.
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Olly Waterfalls
A forest-fringed waterfall in the Edavanna–Nilambur region, best visited during the wetter months.
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Paloorkotta Waterfalls
A seasonal waterfall near Perinthalmanna, generally most attractive during the monsoon and post-monsoon period.
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Ayyappanov Waterfalls
A waterfall near Kuttippuram in the upper catchment of the Tirur River, close to heritage sites around Thirunavaya.
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Chaliyar Mukk
A sandy bank of the Chaliyar reached by a walk through a mature mahogany forest near Nilambur.
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Nilambur Hanging Bridge
A pedestrian suspension bridge and riverside attraction forming part of the Nilambur tourism circuit.
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Poonkudil Mana
A traditional mana featured by DTPC as a heritage-oriented picnic and cultural destination.
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Tanur Heritage Town
A historic coastal town associated with early Portuguese contact and the visit of St. Francis Xavier.
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Tirurangadi Heritage Area
A historic town closely associated with events of the 1921 Malabar uprising.
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Veliyancode Heritage Village
A coastal village associated with notable religious scholars and social reformers of Malabar.
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Kottakkal Heritage Town
A renowned Ayurveda town centred on Arya Vaidya Sala and a strong tradition of medicine, arts and culture.
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Nilambur Forest Town
A riverside town known for teak plantations, rainforests, waterfalls, tribal heritage and the Nilambur tourism circuit.
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