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Adyanpara Waterfalls

Offering a bewitching view, Adyanpara Waterfalls are located in the Kumbalangod Village in Nilambur district. Flanked by a thick cover of lush green forest, the water of this fall is believed to hold mystic medicinal properties and is naturally purified.

Aruvacode ? land of potters and pottery works

A small quaint village known as Aruvacode with a taste for the art of pottery is located near Nilambur. The place is home to traditional potters who are slowly giving up the art owing to the increase in the use of substitutes. Kumbahn, a traditional artisan community was formed here to further enhance the scope in the field of pottery art. This form of art is quite famous in Kerala.

One can enjoy boating at the reservoirs and lakes here.

This is a place for plant lovers, where you will find plethora of plantation variety. Central Forest Nursery is one of the four central forest nurseries in Kerala established by Kerala Forest Department in year 1997. Some of the popular plant species that grow here are acacia, eucalyptus, teak etc. Production of these plants here is done in large quantity in form of root cuttings and root trainer seedlings.

Nedumkayam

A sprawling cover of rainforest situated about 18 km from Nilambur, Nedumkayam is a basket full of captivating views. The woods hold a rustic feel about them with old wooden house hidden within established under the British rule. The forest area is also home to the oldest teak plantation in the world, dating back to 1840's and spreading across a gigantic area of 2.3 hectares. Studded with luscious thick green forest cover, amazingly clear water streams and rare species of flora and fauna, it provides you with a surreal experience. Bison, tigers, macaques, deer, wild cats are the prominent animals that reside in these forests. Elephants are a major feature of the jungle area and an elephant taming camp is also situated here. The wooden rest house built in the forest premises during the British colonial times is still in use, offering a fantastic panoramic view of grazing grounds of wild elephants and deer. Trekking and hiking trails are a huge crowd attractor. Nedumkayam rainforest is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The dense forests of the region make up the New Amarambalam Reserved Forest and are home to almost all of the mammals in the Western Ghats and more than 200 species of birds, hence classifying it as an Important Bird Area. Although prior permission is needed by the Indian Forest Service to enter the forest premises, it is well worth the hassle! Read More

Nalabari offers some very distinct handicrafts that is unique to the region. Apart from that you can buy different variety if tea and coffee from any local markets in the town.

Swimming can also be enjoyed in the town at its natural water bodies.

Located at a distance of 4 kilometres from the town of Nilambur, the Teak Museum is a unique collection of information about the scientific, aesthetic and historical significance of this tree. It is the only museum of its kind in India which makes it a popular destination on every tourist's list. As soon as you enter the premises of the museum, a 55-year-old teak tree system welcomes you which is only a brief preamble of what this museum holds for you. A visit to this museum is an excellent way to enhance your knowledge about nature and its fascinating details. The museum is built on two different levels, the ground floor of which lays down an extensive study on the Kannimara teak. This variety of the wood is the oldest naturally growing variant in the country. The museum also has a detailed account of the bark, flower and fruit of the teak, which is an enjoyable as well as educational experience.In addition to information on this mighty tree, the museum also houses an extensive array of the types of insects, butterflies and moths that are commonly found in teak plantations. A botanist's dream, this museum is an excellent insight into the intricate dealings of nature. Read More

The Biggest Living Teak: Kannimara Teak

Fondly known as Kannimara Teak, this tree is the biggest living tree at a height of 47.5 m. Sited at the Parambikulam Wildlife sanctuary in Palghat District, it lies about 80 km from Nilambur.

Set amid a captivating surroundings of bamboo woods and sprawling dense forest, the Elembalai Hill is a natural habitat of variety fauna including animals and birds like bisons, elephant, dogs, blue monkey, deer and wild cats. Located on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu at place of origin of Chaliyar River, The Elembalai Hill is perfect place to experience nature to the fullest.