History and nature come together to create an enriching holiday for you. Visit the Palakkad Fort built by Hyder Ali in 1776, popularly known as Tipu’s Fort. Built entirely in granite, this is one of the best preserved forts in Kerala. Interestingly, it houses a small Anjaneya Temple inside, a favourite with tourists.

Just 135 km away is the 285 square metre Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Established in 1973, this wildlife habitat has been nominated for selection as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is adjacent to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamilnad and is home to elephants, wild boar, sambar, gaur, crocodiles and even some tigers and panthers. You may trek in the forest only with prior permission. There is also a reservoir where you may hire a boat and go out on the water.

Do also visit the Silent Valley National Park as well as the Malampuzha and Kanjirapuzha Dams. The countryside is hypnotic, dotted with charming old houses, interspersed with emerald green fields of paddy, and inhabited by quaint and interesting folk.