Location :50 km southeast of Kozhikode, Kerala
Tourist Attractions :
Padinjarekkara Beach, The Huma Ath mosque, Trikavu,Mookuthala Bhagavathi Temple, Ponnani Juma Masjid, Vallabhatta Kalari Acedemy, Kuttippuram
Best Activity : Backwater cruises and houseboat trips
When to Visit : November to February
Malappuram, an administrative district of Kerala is located 50 kms south-east of Kozhikode, bounded by the Nilgiri Hills in the east, the Arabian sea in the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts in the south. Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathappuzha.
In past days, Malappuram was the head quarters of European and British troops and later it became the head quarters of the Malabar Special Police (M.S.P). Malappuram is a hilly terraced tract comprises of innumerable streams and backwaters which provide enormous opportunities for travel and tourism.
How to Get There :
Malappuram can be reached by all the means of transportation.
By Air : The nearest airport is the Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, situated 36 km away.
By Rail
By Rail :The closest railhead is the Kozhikode (Calicut) Railway Station.
By Road : Well-connected by an excellent network of roads, Malappuram is linked to all major towns in South India. You can look around Malappuram in the several buses, cabs and auto-rickshaws.
