Malappuram

Malappuram is a big town in the Malabar region, and the capital of Malappuram administrative district in Kerala, India.

Understand
Malappuram was the former headquarters of Malabar Special Police of the British government. It is a remarkably beautiful town because it is perched atop a mountain.

Get in
The nearest airport is at Karipur (22 km) and the nearest Railway Station is at Angadippuram (15 km) and Tirur (28 km). Buses are available from Palakkad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.

Get around
Autorikshaws are cheap but the newly introduced Mini Buses are even cheaper. Taxis are also available.

Go next

 * Kondotty, mosques, dargahs and major airport, 22 km
 * Kozhikode, major beach city with museums and mosques, 53 km
 * Malampuzha dam and gardens, theme parks, 90 km
 * Mysore, major garden city with many palaces, 214 km
 * Ooty, major hill station with fine hotels and resorts, 135 km.
 * Palakkad city with fort and fine restaurants, 78 km
 * Ramanattukara, riverside resorts and temples, 35 km
 * Silent Valley National Park, guided tour into the forest, 56 km