The colonial raj 's past shadows in Nilambur are overshadowed by its wooded terrain, exotic forms of art, mixed culture, and raw nature. Located in Kerala's Malappuram district, this tiny town is also known as the "Teak Plantation Capital." Nilambur's close proximity to Nilgiri Range on the banks of the Chaliyar River makes it a perfect budget destination. Numerous wildlife illustrations combined with the royal residential mixture make Nilambur a perfect spot for lovers of nature and leisure travelers. The town is renowned for other than Teak pottery work. While Butterfly Park and Bio-Resources Park are further benefits for enjoying away from a busy life. If want to explore whole Kerala book the best Kerala group tour packages and enjoy at least once.
Vast forests, exotic wildlife, colonial heritage and royal residences draw visitors to Nilambur. If you're a game in the rain for a trip through the jungle, pack your gear and head up to Nilambur.
The train route stretched for 66 km will take 2 hours of your time. During the monsoon season a beautiful and unforgettable experience will etch your memory with all the drops of greenery, fresh air and rain. That belongs to the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway, one of God's Own Country's shortest wide-gage rail routes. And that is one of India's must-try train travel paths.
June through August is the best time to explore Nilambur-Shoranur Railway Route serenity. For its colonial heritage, royal residences, wildlife, and dense forests, people head to Nilambur. A walk across the world's oldest Teak Wood. Chaliyar River and Kurinji Puzha are bodies of water that protect this arena of forests. This forest is not more than 200 km from Kochi in the western Ghats. Travellers enter a greener world within five hours. Trekking and adventurous jungle rides can be arranged with prior permission from the Forest department.
This evergreen path has four rivers, many streams, and cascades. The line in between Kulukkalloor and Cherukara crosses Kunthipuzha. A major tributary of Kadalundi, Velliyar River crosses between Pattikkad and Melattur. Olippuzha, another Kadalundi tributary, crosses the stations between Melattur and Tuvvur, and Kuthirappuzha, a Chaliyar tributary, lies between Vaniyambalam and Nilambur road stations.
Besides these four major rivers, several streams also flow parallel to the rail line particularly during the monsoon season. The view from the rain window over the rivers and cascades during rains is a charming view. The route offers opportunities to see vast fields of green paddy, water birds, peacocks, plantain, and agriculture. It also offers visualization of the village life in its true colors and allure. If fortunate, during mild rains, cone can see peacocks, running through the paddy field paths near the tracks.
A calming route which fills the memory of a traveler with images of teak trees and exotic natural colours. The pathway is filled with golden memories from rivulets, streams, cascades, to rivers to pick and store for this lifetime. Besides these, paddy fields and other farming fields full of peacocks and shorebirds pose a heavenly sight. Whereas Giant trees romance with each other creating a natural train ceiling. Take this train ride to explore Kerala and experience the Nature in a memorable way with Kerala holiday packages.