Palakkad (Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆] ⓘ), also known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery[citation needed][3], is a city and a municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District.

Palakkad (Malayalam: [pɐːlɐkːɐːɖɨ̆] ⓘ) is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out of the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the central region of Kerala and is the second largest district in the state after Idukki. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters.

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Palakkad is a land of green paddy fields and graceful tall coconut trees. Along with these Palakkad also holds misty mountains, evergreen forests, huge dams, wildlife sanctuaries and historical monuments.

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Mar 11, 2025 · Palakkad, city, central Kerala state, southwestern India. The city lies on the Ponnani River in the Palghat Gap, a break in the Western Ghats range. Palakkad’s location has always given the city strategic and commercial importance. It is a marketplace for grain, tobacco, textiles, and timber.

Tourist places to visit in Palakkad include Parambikkulam Sanctuary, Kollengode Palace, Nelliyampathy, Mangalam Dam, Ottapalam, Palakkad Fort and many more.

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Palakkad is a blessed land that boasts of lush green paddy fields, mist-drenched mountain ranges, dense forest ranges where rare flora and fauna flourish and even majestic monuments that stand as testimonies to various by-gone eras

Characterised by its rolling hills, dense forests, never ending expanses of lush green paddy fields and serene rivers, Palakkad is a haven for anyone who gets inspired by the quaint beauty of nature. A large part of the second longest river in Kerala, the Bharathapuzha flows through Palakkad district.