Nilambur is a small town in Malappuram district, Kerala. Nilambur is situated close to the Nilgiri range of the Western Ghats. This beautiful town on the bank of the Chaliyar River is at a distance of 70 km from Calicut , 100 km from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) and 40 km from Malappuram town. It is located in the eastern side of Malappuram district, Kerala. Malappuram district, Kerala Malappuram is a city in Kerala state, India. ... Categories: | | ... Map of The Nilgiris district The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains are a range of mountains and a district in the south-Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ... Enlarge this map of South India to see details about Western Ghats Nelliampathi mountains, Kerala A view from Ponmudi The Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountains (as they are known in the state of Maharashtra) run along the western edge of Indias Deccan Plateau, and separate the plateau from a... Chaliyar River is the fourth longest river in Kerala at 169 km in length. ... Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... Ooty, short for Ootacamund (an anglicized name for Udhagamandalam), is a popular hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. ...
Renowned for the oldest teak plantation in the world -'The Conolly's Plot'- is just 2 km from Nilambur town. The place is noted for its tribal settlements, the world's first Teak Museum, vast rain forests, waterfalls and ancient residences of maharajas called as kovilakoms. It is an important halting place for tourist en route to Ooty. Presently Nilambur taluk comprises 19 villages.
The town of Nilambur is famous for the Nilambur Vettekaran Pattu held every year in the Nilambur Kovilakom temple. Nilambur is also home to the oldest teak plantations in the world. It is claimed that the world's tallest or biggest teak tree is in the Nilambur Teak Preserve.
Places of Interest
Nedumkayam in the Nilambur reserve forest, where one can have a close look at the elephant camp run by the forest department.
Giant teak, as the oldest/largest teak is referred to. A part of the oldest teak plantation is retained here
Teak Museum maintained by the Forest department, giving additional information about teak, and the forest produce in general
Adyan Para waterfalls situated a few kilometers away on the other side of the Chaliyar river
Manjeeri Colony A colony built by government for 'Cholanayikkas' - one of the ancient tribals of human race, still many living in caves in deep forest away from civilisation.
Elephant Training Centre It was here where elephants poached from forest were trained. Huge wooden cages can still be seen though poaching has been banned.
Chaliyar River is the fourth longest river in Kerala at 169 km in length. ...
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