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Weather: The temperature of this place varies between36 degree and 21.15 degree Celsius. Monsoon is from June to September. It gets an average rainfall of 240Cm. it's hot during February to May and comparatively cools during November to January.
About Palakkad
Palakkad is supposed derived its name from Pala tree (Alsteria Scholaris) and kadu (forest). The whole area is said to have been once covered by 'pala' trees.
Palakkad, due to its geographical position has strategic role in the Kerala life. Before the commissioning of Konkan Railway along the Western coast, Palakkad was the gateway to Kerala from the country elsewhere. The 32 to 40 km gap in the 960km Western Ghats functions as an inlet for northeast monsoon and dry winds. N H 47, major artillery of Kerala, passes through this Ghat section.
Palakkad, the largest producer of rice is known as granary of Kerala. As many as eight rivers originate from the Palakkad hills. Among the rivers include Bharathapuzha, the longest river in the state. The hilly district has 136257 hector reserve forest including Silent Valley.
The district which lies at the foot of the colossal Western Ghats has only midland and highland areas. Palakkad had witnessed several alien invasions that had left indelible impressions on the history of Kerala. The Palakkad Fort of Hyder Ali speaks volumes of Mysore invasions and the advent of the Britishers to the region.
Tourist Places
Palakkad Fort Palakkad fort is one of the best preserved forts in kerala, was built by mysore's haider ali in 1766 ad. in 1790, the fort was taken over and ren ...more
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