Nilambur’s by-election results put spotlight on its scenic getaways as well

A few days ago, there were reports on how the Nilambur by-election is benefiting the region’s tourism players as well, with its hotels and homestays packed with election workers and politicians. When not on duty, many of them found time to check out the region’s hidden escapes as well. Nilambur, which is blessed with the world’s oldest man-made teak museum, a legendary teak garden, Karimbuzha wildlife sanctuary in Karulayi and Kakkadampoyil hill station, is known for its tremendous natural beauty. If all the talk about the Nilambur by-election has also urged you to check out its verdant retreats, here are a few suggestions for you:

Conolly’s Eco Tourism Centre
Conolly’s Eco-Tourism Centre at Aruvakod on the KNG state highway is sprawled over 13 acres on the banks of the Kuthirapuzha and Chaliyar rivers. This tourism centre has walkways along the river, a children’s park, a butterfly park, a star forest, a garden of endangered herbs, a medicinal herb garden, and ornamental plants.

Conolly teak garden, the oldest manmade teak museum in the world, is on the other side of the Chaliyar River. Hundreds of visitors, including foreigners, visit the museum to enjoy the grandeur of the teak trees.

DFO Bungalow and skywalk
The DFO Bungalow atop the hills at Chanthakunnu in Nilambur was constructed by the British around a century ago as a residential complex for the DFOs. An extensive mahogany orchard, the skywalk close to the bungalow, and the Chaliyar viewpoint are the highlights of this spot.

The museum that gives in-depth knowledge about teak wood is in Karimbuzha on the KNG state highway. There is a children’s park, an organic garden, butterfly, orchid and fern houses, a herbal garden, a bamboo garden and a cane forest as part of the museum.

Adyanpara waterfall and hydroelectric project
The district tourism promotion council manages Adyanpara waterfall in Karinjapuzha panchayat. A splendid garden and a park have also been arranged here. The cream cascade hydel tourism centre, which includes the district’s only hydropower project, is close to the waterfalls. Visitors can see the various stages of electricity production at this centre.

Kakkadampoyil
The Kakkadampoyil hill station, situated 3500 feet above sea level, is around 21 kilometres away from Nilambur. This is the spot where Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts merge. The scintillating forests and many small and big waterfalls, including Kuruvanpuzha and Kozhipara, could be enjoyed here. Besides, tourists can also visit the iconic Pazhassi cave, water theme park, and luxury resorts, and they can even plan a pilgrimage to Kurissumala.

The bus service from Nilambur to Kozhipara lets you enjoy the charming allure of the Pantheerayiram forest range. Chaliyar Mukku, where Karimbuzha, Kanjirapuzha and Chaliyar rivers merge in Nilambur, Karuvarakundu Keralamkundu, Karimbayikottamala hills at Idavanna, Nadukani mountain path, Poothottam ghats at the TK Colony in Amarambalam, Edavanna Amazon view point, Oli waterfalls, seed garden owned by the agricultural department in Munderi and Nilambur – Shorannur rail journey are some of the exciting places that offer unforgettable moments to the tourists.
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