Places To Visit Around

Thirunavaya

Thirunavaya is the venue for the annual Sarvodaya Mela. The Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple is also a famous pilgrim centre. During karkidakavavu, people flock at the banks of Bharathapuzha here, to perform the pithrukriya for the departed souls.

Poonthanam Illam, Perinthalmanna

This is the house of Poonthanam Namboothiri, an exponent of the Krishan cult of the Bhakthi movement, known for his work, Janappana (song of knowledge). Sreekrishna Temple where he used to pray is situated nearby.

Vettakkorumakan Temple, Nilambur

The Nilambur Pattu festival held here features singing of hymns by the members of The Royal Family along with the tribals of Nilambur.

Nedumkayam Forest

15 km from Nilambur): This is one of the beautiful and dense forest in Kerala with a splendid variety of flaura & fauna. This area i an integral part of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve and an ideal place for trekking. Ph: 04931-220392/220307

Vallikunnu Beach

A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is just a short distance away.

Thunchan Memorial

This is the birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language. The iron stylus with which Ezhuthachan wrote his texts on palm leaves and the ancient kanjira tree under which he composed his poems are treasured exhibits here.