Introduction :
With Nilgiris in the east and the Arabian sea in the west, Malappuram district presents a treat to the eye. Rich and evergreen forests, ravines, hills and dales, rivers and brooks, sandy surfs and palm fringed coasts, festive mood of the gayful Onapatt - the district preserves the cultural wealth of the good old days. It has in store, a hoary past with Zamorins rule, 'Mamankam' festival, Vellattiri's revenge and the resultant Chaver Pada (Suicide Squad), the British rule and indiscriminate oppression of the masses in connivance with exploiting landlords,Malappuram Kerala Tourism,Malappuram India Tourism Guide, Malappuram Kerala India, Malappuram City Guide, India Travel the National and the Khilaphat movement, the Malabar rebellion and the such.
Basically a hilly area, Malappuram, 50 km southeast of Kozhikode is rich in history. It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode in the olden days. With such a tradition, it was in this area that the famous Mappila uprisings against the British East India Company in Kerala took place. Malappuram is also well known as a centre of Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy in addition to being the home of the famed Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, pioneers of Ayurvedic medicine and treatment in Kerala..
The small town of Kottakkal, 12 km from Malappuram, is the centre of Ayurvedic medicine and treatment. It is home of the home of the well-known Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, the pioneer institution of the indigenous system of health and medicine.
A centre of great learning in both Hindu and Islamic philosophies, one of the prime attractions of Mallapuram is the Jama-at Mosque, an important pilgrim centre for the Muslims of Kerala. Malappuram Kerala Tourism,Malappuram India Tourism Guide, Malappuram Kerala India, Malappuram City Guide, India Travel The mosque's four day Nercha festival every year is celebrated in April. Beside the mosque is the mausoleum of the Malappuram martyrs who gave their lives in Mappila uprising.
Just off Malappuram is Tanur, a small coastal fishing town and one of the earliest Portuguese settlements. St. Francis Xavier is believed to have visited Tanur in 1546. The Keraladeshapuram Temple, three km away from Tanur, is a must see since it is one of the oldest temples in the state.
Outside Malappuram is Nilambur, the home of Kerala's oldest aboriginal tribe, the Cholainaickans. In the same place is Canoli's Plot, the world's oldest teak and bamboo plantation.
Travel Attraction Malappuram :
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The jama-at mosque: This is an important pilgrim centre of the muslims of Kerala. The four day annual festival at the mosque (Nercha) is celebrated in april. Adjoining the mosque is the mausoleum of the malappuram shaheeds (Martyrs)whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila ballads.
Thali temple, perinthalmanna : The temple is located about 3 kms west of angadipuram on the way to malappuram from perinthalmanna.
Nilambur : This is the original home of the cholainaickans, the oldest aboriginal tribe of kerala. The extensively forested land is well known for canoli's plot the world's oldest teak plantation and bamboo woods.
Tanur : The small coastal fishing town of tanur was one of the earliest settlements of the portuguese. It is belived that st. Francis xavier visited the place in 1546. About 3 km south of tanur town is keraladeshapuram temple, dedicated to lort vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest temples in kerala.
Kottakkal : 12 kms southwest of malappuram, this small town is home to the famed kottakkal arya vaidyasala, one of the pioneer institutions of ayurveda, the traditional system of health and medicine, in kerala.
Area : 3550 sq. km
Population :3,096,000
Distance : 36km from Kozhikode
Malappuram, which literally means a ‘land atop hills’ is aptly named. The land is bound by the Nilgiri Hills on the east, with the Lakshwadweep Sea running along its entire western coast.
Mainly three rivers – the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharatapuzha water the district. Malappuram is replete with a rich and eventful history.
The military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode was located here.
The Zamorins had well established contacts with the Arab world, and according to some historians, were the wealthiest rulers in medieval India.
However, despite their immense wealth, they were unable to unify Kerala into a single political entity – which paved the way for the British to annex Kerala. The Mappilla revolt against the British East India Company between 1792 and 1921 can be traced to Malappuram. The place was also an important centre of both Vedic learning as well as Islamic philosophy,promoted by tourism department of Malappuram in Kerala.