Nilambur Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS

A visit to the Teak Museum on the Kerala Forest Research Institute campus is abundant in information of historical, aesthetic and scientific significance of Teak. The Kovilakoms or residences of past rulers are a treat for history and architecture buffs with a penchant for exquisite artwork.

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Excursions:

Nedukayam

Located 18 km from Nilambur town, Nedukayam is known for its rich rain forests. The wooden rest house built here by the British offers a panoramic view of the elephants and deer grazing in the forest nearby. One has to get prior permission from the Forest Department to enter the forest zone.

Connolly’s Plot Teak Plantation

The plantation is named after H.V. Conolly, the Malabar Collector during the British rule who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur. The plot extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar River at Aruvakode, where a country boat ferries visitors across. This plantation was established about 150 years ago and is acclaimed to house the oldest teak tree in the world.

Adyanpara Waterfalls

Adyanpara, located in Kurmbalangod village of the Nilambur Taluk is famous for its waterfalls and the magnificent beauty of the jungles around it. The wild beauty of this place is a feast for the eyes.

Festivals:

Nilambur Pattu

Nilambur Pattu, an ancient festival related to war and hunting is held every year in February. Thousands gather to witness this week-long celebration conducted by the Nilambur Kovilakam.

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Nilambur can be most aptly described as a palace of God considering that the state of Kerala goes by the catch phrase, God's own Country Nilambur's pristine beauty is prominent with vast rainforests, clean rivers and waterfalls around the town.

The town is located in the Malapurram district of Kerala, along the banks of the Chaliyar River. The Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats(a mountain range) are in close proximity to the town which is also famous for being home to the oldest teak wood plantations in the world called Connolly's Plot and is also noted for the tribal settlements in the region. This teak plantation was first raised in the 1840’s in order to ensure a constant supply of timber to the British (India was a British colony between the mid 1800’s until 1947). Nilambur lays stake to the claim of having the tallest teak (Kannimara Teak) tree in the world.

The town is famous for the Kovilakoms (residences of the local rulers of the past), which are architectural marvels known for their beautiful frescoes and grand artworks in wood. A teak museum established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute owing to the historical significance of teak to this particular region is a must visit for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.