Kottakkunnu is situated at the heart of the Malappuram Town, which is on top of a hill.This is one of the Recently developed Area in Malappuram District. This beautiful place is just 12 km from Manjeri, 25 km from Calicut Airport & situated at the headquarters of District - Malappuram. Kottakkunnupark is located at Kottakkunnu, which is an ultimate fun spot for the entire family. Website : www.kottakkunnupark.com

Situated at Canoli Plot, Nilambur this is the only teak museum in the world. It also houses around 55 types of bamboos and arboretum and the biggest Teak in the world. A butterfly park is also attached with the Museum. Visiting hours 10 am to 5 pm. Entry pass: Rs. 10/- per head.

The sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in a scenic area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundipuzha River flows into the Arabian Sea. Over a hundred varieties of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds flock here in large numbers. A hillock which is 200 m above sea level provides a splendid view of the river mouth and the sea. The place is also known for a wide variety of fish, mussels and crabs.

The western border of Vallikunnu Grama Panchayath is protected by Arabian Sea. Here the beach stretches a length of 9KMs, protected by granite walls along 8KMs. White sands spread widely and often washed by small waves and cool breeze make this site a healthy area for enjoyment.

Vallikunnu Panchayath in association with DTPC constructed a tourism spot near Kottakkadavu bridge. Here boating facility is arranged for tourists.

At the heart of a picturesque in Vallikunnu Panchayath , on the bay of Arabian Sea in Malabar. Miles away from the dust, grime and din. A magical, romantic getaway tucked away in a lush sultry garden.

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At the end of the Tipu Sultan road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.

The growing town of Kondotty near the Calicut airport, is famous for the Nercha in the Pazhayangadi Mosque. It is the birth place of the great Mappila Poet, Moyiain kutty Vaidyar. he popularised Mappilapatt by his poems on non religious and romantic themes. A memorial for the poet is proposed to be built in Kondotty.

The history of Kondotty is connected with that of Kondotty Thangals, the Sufi exponents. The first Thangal Mohammed Shah was brought by Tippu of Mysore, to bring the mappilas to the side of his rule. The Thangal first resided at Areekode and later settled in Kondotty.

When the British emerged on the scene putting an end to reign of Tippu sultan, the Thangal switched sides with them. Hence, during the 1921 upsurge, the mappila mob attacked the house of the Seventh Thangal, Naziruddin Shah. Kondotty Nercha is held at the tomb of the first Thangal. Two Kms. from Kondotty, is Nediyiruppu from where the Zamorin Kingdom was expanded. In ancient times, Zamorins were known as Nediyiruppu swaroopams.

Twenty kms, south east of Malappuram, this town is the head quarters of Perinthalmanna Taluk. Thirumandhamkunnu temple and Tali temple in Angadipuram, 2 kms. from Perinthalmanna, Kozhikode road, is famous for its Muslim educational complex and Yathimkhana. The Mankada kovilakam, 8 km away in Manjeri Road, was the seat of the ruling family, under old Valluvanad Kingdom.

A Chaverthara, preserved near the Thirumandhamkunnu temple, is a memorial for the martyrs of Mamankam. The Chaver warriors used to cover this place before moving to Thirunnavaya. Eight kms, from Perenthalmanna is Keezhattur, the birth place of great poet of Malayalam, Poothananam Namboodiri of 16th century A.D.

The house of the poet is preserved as a monument by the Guruvayur Devaswom. Pariyapuram church and Malaparamba church are important Christian Centres. A fort of Tippu sultan, is at Paloor near Angadipuram. In the Angadipuram Rest house premises, a monument of Francis Hamilton Bunhnan's finding of later of laterite stone is built by the Geological survey of India.

At the floor of the Cantonment Hill is the maiden called Kottappadi ("fort gate"), though today there are only traces of the old fort built by the British to protect Malappuram from the accession of Malabar by Mysore.

Boarding Thrissur district, Perumpadappu was the seat of Cochin princes known as Perumpadappu Swarupam. It is now the headquarters of Prumpadappu Block. Puthenpalli mosque and jaram attract devotees, Perumpadappu is about 15 kms. form Ponnani. Veliyancode near Perumpadappu in the coastal line, is an important Islamic centre from ancient times, The religious leader Umar Quasi (1757-1852) was also a social reformer.

He instigated tax denial, a movement against the land tax that was extraordinary increased by the land lords with government backing. He was arrested by the Kozhikode Collector and imprisoned. Another social reformer was the successor of the Quasi, Sayed Makti and imprisoned. Another social reformer was the successor of the Qusi, Sayed Makti Thangal, who preached for secular education of Muslims, for progress in life.

Situated 3 km away from Anakkayam town on the Manjeri-Perinthalmanna road is the ancient mental health care centre.

The perennial springs and the green mountains from an alluring landscope. View tower and tother facilities have been developed at this spot.

AdyanparaLocated in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk, Adyanpara is famous for its waterfalls and the splendour of its lush jungle. It is situated 15 km away from Nilambur.

Located in Oorakam Village. Its one of the highest hill in malappuram. From here we can see the sunset. Here we can see the parts of an old temple like structure.

This small town is home to the famed Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, one of the pioneer institutions of Ayurveda, the traditional system of health and medicine, in Kerala. Founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P S Warrier, Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala has branches all over the state as well as in Delhi and Madras. One of the best Ayurvedic centres in the State, the Arya Vaidyasala runs an Ayurvedic research centre, a nursing home and a hospital. The cheif physician can be consulted only by appointed made at least 10 years in advance. Accommodation options at the nursing home include family blocks, double rooms and suites.

The famous Niramkaithakotta Bagavathy temple and Ayyappa Temple are situated here. For more details, visit www.niramkaithakotta.com