Kollengode, Palakkad

 

 




 
 
 
 
Kollengode, Palakkad

 

Kollengode, Palakkad

Location: About 19 km from Palakkad town, north Kerala.

Attractions: Endless green paddy fields, an ancient Vishnu temple and the Kollengode Palace.

Palakkad, known as the granary of Kerala, is a land of palms and paddy fields. And Kollengode enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The village gets its name from the blacksmith ( Kollen) community who live here.
The Kollengode Palace built in the traditional architectural style and a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu are the major attractions here.

Seethakundu and Govindamalai near Kaachankurichi are ideal locales for adventure trekking.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 19 km from Kollengode.

Nearest airport: Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad town.