Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2014 Kerala Tradition & Destinations 2014 | Page 280

Transport and Communication
Air - Nearest Airport : Coimbatore (55 kms). Cochin International Airport (120
kms), Nedumbassery, Ph: 0484 2610115. Calicut International Airport, Ph:
0483 2719491
Rail - Palakkad Junction Railway Station, an important railhead in Southern Railway, is well connected with the major towns in and outside Kerala
by an extensive rail network ( 5 kms away from the city). Railway enquiry Ph: 139, 1397.
Road - Palakkad is connected by road with several tourist centres and
cities in India. Long distance buses and inter state buses operate from
the KSRTC Bus Station. Ph: 0491 2520098.
Local Transport - Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws.
Tourist Information Offices - DTPC Information Counter, Near Children’s Park,
Palakkad, Ph: 0491 2538996.Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Ph: 04253
245025. Nelliyampathy, Ph: 04923 246357. Silent Valley National Park, Ph:
04924 253225.

Places Interested
Ottappalam: (35 km from Palakkad) The town is known for its numerous places
of worship and their colourful festivals. The Chathan Kandar Kavu which was
built by the local Kanjoor Namboothiri family in Varode Desam is famous.
Namboothiri built temple where Chathan, a Harijan, found a bleeding stone
while he was sharpening his knife and the presiding deity is Durga. On the
Avittam day of Meenam (March/April) the temple celebrate its annua