'''Nilambur''' is a town in Malappuram, in the state of Kerala, Southern India.

Get in

By Air

The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport at Karippur which is 45 km away. Calicut airport is well connected to international destinations of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Rasal Khaima, Ajman, Fujairah, Al Ain (UAE), Jeddah (KSA), Bahrain, Doha (Qatar), Muscat, Salalh (Oman), Kuwait, Colombo (Sri Lanka)and Indian cities of Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Mangalore, Goa, Mangalore and Thiruvanathapuram. Hire a taxi from airport to Nilambur (60 journey) or Take an autorickshaw to Kulathur Jn on NH 213 (2 km away) from where you will get frequent 'limited-stop' buses running (both private and KSRTC)to Nilambur [80 minutes journey]

By Train

From Shoranur Junction there is a railway line to Nilambur Road (66 km). Passenger trains runs from Shoranur Jn and Palakkad Jn (via Shoranur Jn). Shoranur Jn-Nilambur Rd running time is 100 minutes. trains leave Shoranur Jn at 7.00, 9.30, 12.10, 14.40 and 17.15 hours daily.

Train timings from Nilambur (Daily) are Towards Shoranur 06.30, 09.10, 11.50. To Ernakulam via Shoranur 14.20. To Palakkad via Shoranur 17.00

From Calicut Railway Station hire a taxi to Nilambur (70 km) Or take an autorickshaw to Moffusil Bus stand or KSRTC bus stand from where you will get frequent 'limited stop'/'town to town' buses to Nilambur.

By Bus

KSRTC buses operate from Bangalore, Hasan, Mandya, Mysore, Ooty, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanapuram, Pathanamthitta, Thiruvalla, Panthalam, Kottayam, Pala, Ponkunnam, Eranakulam, Thrissur, Calicut, Sulthan Batheri, Malappuram, Perinthalmanna for passengers to Nilambur.

Deluxe Private buses are daily operating from Bangalore to Manjeri (via Nilambur) by SKS travels Contact: SKS Travels, 10C/6, Corporation Building, Opp. SBI, Dispensary Road, Kalasipalayam Main Rd, Bangalore-2, +91 80 32966500?, +91 80 26702700?, +91 80 26703349?, +91 80 26708653?, +91 80 32968700? The bus leave at 9.00 pm every day

Private line buses operate from Calicut, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Mananthavadi, Sulthan Batheri, Guruvayur, Pattambi, Mannarkkad, Thamarasseri.

There are frequent buses from major hubs in the district like Manjeri, Perinthalmanna, Tirur, Kottakkal, Parappanangadi, Malappuram, Areekode, Wandoor, Vazhikkadavu etc.

Local Routes

'''Nilambur-Erumamunda'''

Nilambur-0

Chanthakkunnu-2

Veliyanthode Jn.-3

Myladi-4.5

Mannuppadam-5.5

Eranhimangad-7

Akampadam Jn.-7.5

Anappara-8

Elambilakkod-8.5

Konamunda-9.5

Namboorippotti-11

Perumbathoor-13.5

Muttiyel-14 -->(Adyanpara waterfalls 1.5 km towards left)

Erumamunda-16

Get around

CONOLLY'S PLOT:

The plantation is named in honor of H.V. Conolly, the then Collector of Malabar during the British rule who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area with the help of Shri Chanthu Menon ,a forest officer under him. The plot extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar river at Aruvakode, where a country boat ferries visitors across. This plantation was done about 150 years ago ie. around the year 1842 -1844 and was thus known as the world's first teak plantation.

The plot has also been acclaimed for having the oldest living teak tree (girth 420 cms & height 46.5 meters) and Shri Chanthu Menon, was laid to rest in this very teak garden , Conolly's plot, as a mark of honour.

THE TEAK MUSEUM:

Four kilometres away from the town, on the Nilambur - Gudallur roadside stands the world's first Teak Museum. In the Teak Museum, a visitor can have a first hand information on all aspects of teak. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic and scientific aspects of teak, all under one roof, arranged in the two storied building. A collection of bamboo trees on the way to the museum imparts a special beauty to the place. The carved teak door at the entrance of the museum has a painting of the oldest living teak tree, the Kannimara teak.Among the several exhibits displayed, the root system of a mature teak tree is perhaps the most interesting of all. Paintings on the walls remind one of the early histories of teak planting. The miniature model of an antique sailing vessel made of teak wood and a painting of a sailing ship are the other attractions. Logs of a 116-year-old tree have also been preserved. A world literature on teak is available in the library.

NEDUMKAYAM- the rich rain forests

Situated at a distance of 18 km from Nilambur town,Nedumkayam is noted specially for its rich rain forests. The wooden rest house built here by the British offers a panoramic view of the elephants and deers grazing in the forest near by . One has to get prior permission from the Forest Department to enter the forest zone. Heavy restrictions are imposed as a measure to save the existing forest land. An elephant taming center is also here.

ADYANPARA WATERFALLS:

Adyanpara in Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur Taluk is famous for its waterfalls and the splendor of the wooded jungle surrounding it. This cascade is a spectacle of unrivalled grandeur. The wild beauty of this place is a rare treat for the eyes and heart of the travellers.

ARUVACODE: land of potters & pottery works

It is a small village near Nilambur that has become famous for the presence of its potters. With the influx of cheap industrial substitutes, these villagers had all but lost their interest in the traditional skills, but for a small movement led by activist-designer K B Jinan who , rekindled their hope. Together, they explored the possibilities of terra-cotta suited for the modern context and Kumbham was born. Today Kumbham is hailed as a rare instance of a traditional artisan community rehabilitating itself through the very craft they have been alienated from. Over the last few years many a product has come out of their kilns which are notable for their form as well as function. Kumbham products now find wide acceptance in households, corporate offices, hotels and resorts

CENTRAL FOREST NURSERY:

This is one of the four central forest nurseries in Kerala and was established during the year 1997,at Valluvassery by the Kerala Forest Department. With a view to meet the requirements of good quality planting stock of important plantation species like teak, eucalypts, acacias, etc., the nursery is fully equipped to produce root trainer seedlings and rooted cuttings of these species in required quantities. The average annual production of the nursery during the past three years was: 1.5 lakh teak root-trainer seedlings, 1.2 lakh of eucalypt seedlings, 0.5 lakh seedlings of acacias, and 0.9 lakh seedlings of miscellaneous species.

PRIMITE TRIBES-CHOLANAICKERS:

A half hour journey from Nedumkayam(18 km from Nilambur town), through the dense forests, by jeep takes one to Mancheri, the home of the Cholai Naikars, a primitive tribe.Yet another tribal settlement of this region is on the hilltops of Valamthode which can be reached only from Kozhikode through the Areekode - Mukkam road. Valamthode is about 27 km from Nilambur, beyond the Chaliyar River.

KOVILAKAMS-RESIDENCE OF THE LOCAL RAJAS:

Nilambur town is also famous for housing a cluster of kovilakoms, the residences of the local rajas or rulers of earlier days. These structures are famous for their beautiful frescoes and artworks in wood.

The Nilambur Pattu, an ancient festival, which is noted for its Kalampattu or ritual powder drawing on floor, falls in the month of February.

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  • maranat mana heritage homestay. overnment approved. aranat mana, P.O. Chembrasseri, Pandikkad, Malappuram Dist -676521. 8 km from Nilambur, 5km from pandikkad. 4931-286252. ww.maranatmana.com. Maranat mana is one of the last such structures remaining in kerala built as per the vastushastra. It is about 200 years old and is a pathinarrukettu(4 court yards). The hosts offera glimpse to centuries old traditions and culture of the namboothire community. They also offer farm tours.

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  • maranat mana Heritage home stay. overnment approved. aranat mana , P.O. Chembrasseri, pandikkad, malappuram dist - 676521. 8 km ferom nilambur, 45 km from calicut airport. 4931-286252. ww.maranatmana.com. 4 hrs. 4 hrs. s 3500. Maranat mana is a Namboothiri House hold which is about 200 years old. The building occupies an area of almost 1 acre and is situated in an 8 acre plot. The hosts offer responsible tourism. You can visit the organic spice , vegetable gardens, snake grove spread over 2 acres, rice fields, rubber plantations etc. The hosts offer a glimpse to centuries old traditions and cultures of kerala.

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    Get out

    Gudalur [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gudalur_(Nilgiris_district)] is just 40 km away by road, from where you can go to Ooty (another 50 km) or Mysore.