Malappuram
: Places of Interest
» Manjeri
The headquaters of Ernad Taluk, a place rich in history, and a witness to the
vicissitudes of the Malabar rebellion and the indipendence struggle; also home
to the renowned Kunnathmbalam, and the Karikkad Subramania temple; now an important
administrative and commercial centre as well.
» Tirur
43 Kms south of Calicut, this is an important Railway Station of the Shoranur-Mangalore
section of the Southern railway, a major trading centre of fish and betel, and
the birth place of Tunchan Ramanujan Ezhutassan, the founder of Malayalam Literature,
Even now the Thunchan Paramba, being developed into an important research centre
and literacy meeting place by the government; is considerd a place of great
veneration. The site attracts a large number of people on Vijayadashami day
for the ritual initiation of children into the world of learning.
» Wagon Tragedy Memorial
Muncipal Town Hall
A standing monument reminiscent of the notorious Wagon Tragedy during the British
rule.
» Tanur
The costal town Tanur was one of the earliest Portugeese settlements situated
8 kms from Tirur. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited this place
in 1546. The Keraladheeswarapuram temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is
one among the oldest temple of Kerala, is 3 kms, south of Tanur town. Keraladheeswarapuram
is also a weavers settlement.
» Tirurangadi
Tirurangadi was an important centre of the Khilapath movement, national movement
and the Malabar Rebillion. It was the Tirurangadi incident on 20th Augest, 1921,
that ignited the out break of Mappila Rebillion. Mumburam Kizhakke Palli was
the seat of Khilapath leader Ali Musliar.
» Ponnani
Ponnani is the only port in Malappuram District and one of the oldest in Kerala.
A tidal port at the mouth of Bharathapuzha.
» Nilambur
On the Calicut - Ootty highway, 40 Kms from Malappuram, this is an important
halting place for tourists on route to Ootty, a trading centre in hill products
and is well known for its teak plantations, said to the oldest in the world
(Connolly's plot) and a well desingned Teak Museum, which traces the history
and uses of the wonder wood.
» Adyanpara
Adyanpara lies in Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk and is famous for
its water falls and the splendour of its wooded jungles.
» Kodikuthimala
Kodikuthimala a scenic hilltop near Perinthalmanna, attracting tourists with
it's panoramic viewes and DTPC has plans to develop this in to a majer tourist
spot in the district.
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