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| Weekend Getaways Around Palakkad |
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| § Silent Valley |
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Silent Valley is 80 kms from Palakkad. Ecologists describe this area as the sole surviving bit of evergreen forests in the Sahya Ranges . This has been declared as a National Park recently.
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| § Malampuzha |
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Malampuzha is also known as the Vrindavan of Kerala. It exudes the charm of the harmony of nature, a perfect synchronisation of the grandeur of the mountains blending with the serenity of rivers. It is 10 kms from Palakkad. There are lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, glittering pools, fountains and avenues.
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| § Mangalam Dam |
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The Mangalam Dam is constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary of the river Mangalam. A popular picnic site, the dam is located 48 kms south of Palakkad town.
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| § Kanjirapuzha |
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24 kms from Palakkad, this lake of the dam lies in a single stretch. An evergreen forest, the 'Vettilachola', provides the backdrop to a lake surrounded by hillocks. During the rains, the mist-draped mountains create a picturesque landscape.
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