Malappuram Backwaters
General Information:-
Malappuram is situated between the Lakshdweep sea on the east, the beautiful Nilgiri hills on the west.Beaches, Backwaters, hills and valleys, ancient pilgrimage centres, the birth place of Malayalam literature, the headquarters of the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda, all that and more await the adventurous traveller in this northern part of the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Prime Attractions
The prime Tourist Spots are Kottackal, Thirur, Palur Tippu's fort, Nilambur famous for the teak and bamboo planatations, Thanur one of the first portugeese colonies in the country.
How to reach there
An intenational airport at Karipur (Calicut Airport) 26 Km Away from Malappuram links Malappuram to the other major Indian cities and to several cities in the Gulf, a traditional trading partner of the region.Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by an excellent road network.
Climatic Conditions
Humid on the coast, tropical with oppressive hot season in the interior.
Max: 32-37C
Min: 22 C
Rainfall
290 cm.
Best Time To Visit : September to March
