Drive In Kakkadampoyil

Kakkadampoyil is a beautiful village spread across Chaliyar panchayat of Malappuram district and Koodaranhi panchayat of Kozhikkode district. Kakkadampoyil recently emerged as a major tourist destination in the region.

A large number of tourists come to this hilltop to enjoy the cool climate and to stay away from the bustle of the city. Kakkadampoyil located at an altitude of 2200ft above sea level, the village has cool climate round the year. Pazhassi cave and Kozhippara waterfalls are the major tourist attractions here. Because of the misty mountain tops and the lush greenery, this village is also known as ‘Mini Gavi’ among travellers.

Kakkadampoyil village, on the mountain ranges of Western Ghats bordering Kerala, is an unexplored hill station 48 km away from Calicut City. Surrounded by forests, misty hill ranges, deserted roads, untouched waterfalls, make this village worth a visit.

Kozhippara waterfall

Kozhipara waterfall is an enchanting picnic spot situated in the high ranges of Malappuram. It is an ideal location for swimming and trekking. This less explored tourist destination is situated about 24 kms from Nilambur. A unique attraction here is the Kuthradampuzha River, whose water is said to have rejuvenating properties. Various bird species can also be spotted here.

Adyanpara waterfall

Adyanpara waterfall in Malappuram is located in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk (around 15 kms from Nilambur). Set amidst lush forests, Adyanpara is a seasonal waterfall that dries up during summer and tends to overflow during the monsoon. This site is ideal for trekking and is set upon a mesmerizing hillock flush with greenery.

Canoli’s plot

One of the oldest teak plantations in the world, the Conolly’s Plot is named after H. V. Conolly, the district collector of Malabar during the British rule, who decided to plant teak to meet the growing demands of teak during that time. Along with a local sub-forest conservator Chathu Menon, he successfully carried out the planting of new teak trees and discouraged felling of immature trees.

One has to cross a beautiful hanging bridge, which is the longest in Kerala, built across river Chaliyar, to reach the Conolly Plot. The plot, developed in the 1840s is home to numerous large teak trees. The plantation also houses a big tree which has a girth of 420 cm.