Attappady Palakkad - Location: 38 km from Mannarkkad, Palakkad district,
north Kerala.
Situated on the north-eastern side of the district and spread over
an area of 827 sq km. Attappady is one of the largest tribal settlements
in the State. The grandiloquence of this great symphony of forests,
rivers and mountains is awe inspiring.
Many tribals like the Irulas and the Mudugas live here, though the
density of their population is very low. The tribals worship the mountain
peak "Malleeswaran' as a huge 'Siva-linga' (the Linga is the
venerated image of Lord Siva) and Sivarathri at the Malleeswaran temple
is the most important festival celebrated by the tribals.
The Malleeswaran peak and the river Bhavani have a tremendous influence
on the lives of the tribals. The highland terrains are mostly fed
by the tributaries of the river Cauvery.
A PWD Rest House, a VIP Guest House and a few private hotels offer
accommodation at Agali, 38 km northeast of Mannarkkad.
Attappady Palakkad - Getting there:
Attappady Palakkad - Nearest railway station : Palakkad about 40
km from Mannarkkad.
Attappady Palakkad - Nearest airport : Coimbatore in neighbouring
State of Tamilnadu about 55 km from Palakkad.
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