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At KPM Regency, you get to enjoy a unique experience and can explore the sights around you. We hope the highlights of local attractions below help simplify your planning. Please let us know how else we can assist you. Palakkad FortSituated at the very heart of Palakkad, it is an old granite fort known as Tippu’s Fort and is one of the best preserved historical monuments in Kerala. The fort was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in the year 1766 and is now being preserved by the Archeological Survey of India. Jain Temple of JainmeduThis historic 32 feet long, 20 feet wide granite temple has imagf Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. It is one of the places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism have survived andlocated at the Western suburbs of Palakkad town. Malampuzha Gardens (8 Km from Palakkad)A catching picnic spot which comprises of a dam and beautifully landscaped gardens, Malampuzha is situated on the lower hills of Western Ghats. Rich with lush green trees and plants, innumerable flower beds and glittering fountains, it is rightly called the ‘Vrindavan of Kerala’. It is the home of the first Rock Garden and Rope Way of South India, a Snake Park and a water theme entertainment center called ‘Fantacy Park. Dhoni (15 Km from Palakkad)It takes 3 hours of trekking from the base of Dhoni Hills to reach the reserve forest area where you will be enthralled by a small but beautiful waterfall. Siruvani (48 Km from Palakkad)Siruvani Dam is a great picnic spot. It is also home to some of the most ancient tries like Mudugars and Irulas. Mangalam Dam (50 Km from Palakkad)This dam is built across the Cherukunnath River. The beautiful parks and lawns there are a beautiful treat to the eyes. Nelliampathy (60 Km from PalakkadAt an altitude of 4000 feet above the sea level, lies this mist clad, lush green forests of Sahya Ranges. The cloud capped mountains and deep valleys are sheer delight to the tourists. Seethekundu at Nelliampathy offers a panoramic view of about one third of Palakkad. Silent Valley National Park (75 Km from Palakkad)This 90 Sq.Km. National Park is believed to be the sole surviving bit of evergreen forest in Sahya Ranges. It is the home of some of the rare and endangered species of animals. The peculiarity of the Silent Valley Forest is that it is devoid of even the chirping cicadas.
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