Nilambur

Nilambur is a beautiful town in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the banks of the Chaliyar River. It is at a distance of about 70 km from Calicut and 100 km from Ooty (Uddagamandalam). Nilambur is a small sleepy town has a surprise in store for its visitors who travel.

Nilambur Teak Forest : NILAMBUR is so called because ‘NILAM” means paddy field and “OOR’ means place due to the plentyness of the paddy fields here those days;.although less now a days but is still the beauty of the place. Nilambur is known for the paddyfields and the famous NILAMBUR TEAK AND TEAK FORESTS.

Valamthode Waterfalls : Beyond Chaliyar river, 27 Km from Nilambur, is Valamthode, a hill top where a perennial waterfall attracts people. This too is a tribal settlement. Road accessibility is through Kozhikode district by Areekode-Mukkam Road.

Adyanpara Water Falls : ADYAN PARA WATER FALLS is a never to miss plot about 15 kms from here, and we can arrage a private wild river swimming pool with no body to disturb your privacy.Adyanpara in Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur Taluk is famous for its waterfalls and the splendor of the wooded jungle surrounding it. This cascade is a spectacle of unrivalled grandeur. The wild beauty of this place is a rare treat for the eyes and heart of the travellers.

The Teak Museum : Four kilometres away from the town, on the Nilambur - Gudallur roadside stands the world's first Teak Museum. In the Teak Museum, a visitor can have a first hand information on all aspects of teak. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic and scientific aspects of teak, all under one roof, arranged in the two storied building.

The Biggest Living Teak: Kannimara teak : It is the biggest living teak tree not only in India but also in the world, located in Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary in the district of Palghat, Kerala. It is 47.5 m tall with a girth of 642 cm. It is located at a distance of 80kms from Nilambur.

The Elembalai hill : This hill is situated on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu from where the river Chaliyar originates and is clothed in dense forests and bamboo woods that add beauty to the place. The region is a beloved homestead of innumerable birds and animals.

The Kavanakallu Regulator cum bridge : Constructed over the Chaliyar river, 13 Kms away from Kondotty hill, the regulator cum bridge has 95 percentage of its construction completed. After the completion of the regulator, a 60 Kms long artificial lake will be formed. A big scheme is underway to develop Chaliyar as a major tourist center.

Kovilakoms ; the residences of the local rajas : Nilambur town is also famous for housing a cluster of kovilakoms, the residences of the local rajas or rulers of earlier days. These structures are famous for their beautiful frescoes and artworks in wood.