What is not so good about Nilambur?

Not a feasible destination for a vacation during the summers due to high heat and humidity

What is famous about Nilambur?

A nature getaway adorned with vast forests, natural beauty, rare wildlife, flowing water bodies, royal residences, old tribes and a vibrant colonial past.

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"Kerala’s teak town with forests and waterfalls"

Nilambur Tourism

Enriched with raw nature, a unique blend of culture, exquisite art forms and shadows of colonial rule, Nilambur is located in Malappuram District of Kerala. Nestled at the bank of Chaliyar River in proximity to Nilgiri Range, this small town is popularly known as 'Land of Teak Plantations'.

Blessed with vibrant shades of natural beauty, the region is clustered with exotic wildlife and showcases vivid illustrations of past through several royal residencies. Nilambur, covered under vast tracks of the forest has many kinds of wood mushrooming around other than teak. Venteak, rosewood and mahogany are the other few types of wood that flourish in the area. Pleasant weather is the last thread that makes this town a perfect destination for all kind of vacation makers.

Nilambur boasts of a colonial influence backed by vast stretches of rainforests, gushing waterfalls, royal mansions and ancient tribal settlements. There are plenty of sightseeing options in and around Nilambur. This includes Conolly’s Plot, The Teak Museum, Vellamthode Falls and Adyanpara Falls. The much-revered Kovilakam Temple attracts thousands of devotees every year.

The Elembalai Hill

Adyanpara Waterfalls

Teak Museum

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Nedumkayam

The Biggest Living Teak: Kannimara Teak

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Teak Land - Nilambur

Nilambur is famous for the oldest teak plantation in the world, called Connolly's Plot. It also houses India's first Teak Museum, which serves as a huge attraction in the town. Not only this, but it holds a world record for world's tallest and the biggest teak tree, which is preserved in Nilambur Teak Preserve. Longest Bridge in Kerala, Hanging Bridge, is also situated here. Adyanpara and Vellamthode Falls add a glowing beauty to the whole town.

It is not only Teak that Nilambur is known for, but also for pottery work that is mastered in a small village, Aruvacode. It is again a great attraction for tourists. The BioResources Park of Nilambur is yet another tourist hotspot and the butterfly park situated close by attracts nature lovers. It is a perfect destination for a getaway from a hectic city life.

Restaurants and Local Food in Nilambur

The town of Nilambur offers many restaurants besides the restaurant at hotels you will be staying at. It offers delicious Malabari food which is the predominant cuisine in the region. Besides the sea food and non-vegetarian food, the town houses some pure vegetarian restaurants as well serving lip smacking delicacies.
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Suggested Itinerary for Nilambur

Nilambur is a small town located at the foothills of Nilgiri Hills blessed with nature's bounty of Western Ghats. To explore this place for one day, begin your trip in the early morning. The beautiful surroundings covered with mist are absolutely stunning. Have breakfast at the hotel and get on the road for a wonderful day ahead. There are few places in this town that are must visit and The Teak Museum is one of them. Adyanpara Waterfalls, Conolly's Plot and Nedumkayam are other must-visit places in Nilambur. Break for meals at the restaurant for delicious Malabari food.

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How to Reach Nilambur

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Nilambur is well connected by road and buses to Nilambur are available from cities nearby. Nilambur has its own railway station and has regular local trains, however, Shornur is the closest major railway station. Calicut International Airport, located at a distance of 45 km, is the nearest airport to Nilambur which is well connected to all major Indian cities and a few cities in the Middle East.

How to reach Nilambur by flight

Calicut International Airport serves as the nearest airport to the town located just 45 km away. The airport is well connected to many the Middle East as well as South East Asian countries apart from the other major cities of India. Taxis are easily available outside the airport till the required destination.

How to reach Nilambur by road

A well-maintained network of roads connects Nilambur to other cities of Kerala. Regular bus services both state-owned, as well as private, plies many major cities like Bangalore, Kannur, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Trivandrum etc.

How to reach Nilambur by train

Nilambur Road Railway Station situated 4 km from the town is a main railhead of the region. It also lies in the proximity to the Chandakkunnu Bus stand at a distance of 2 km. Taxi and buses are available to commute to other places in the town.

Local transport in Nilambur

Nilambur is small town where commuting from one place to another is pretty easy. Buses and auto rickshaws are cheap modes of transportation and a way to explore the town from the locals' point of view. However, taxi is the most feasible mode of commuting which is much faster and convenient. However, make sure you plan your trip keeping in mind, the weather conditions of the region. Avoid monsoon season while winter is the ideal time to enjoy the charming weather and wilderness of the town. Make sure you carry a camera to capture the true essence of the town.

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What is the local food in Nilambur?

What are the places near Nilambur?

The top places near to Nilambur are Ooty which is 51 km from Nilambur, Wayanad which is located 50 km from Nilambur, Coorg which is located 138 km from Nilambur, Kalpetta which is located 38 km from Nilambur, Vythiri which is located 37 km from Nilambur

What are the things to do in Nilambur?

The top things to do in Nilambur are The Elembalai Hill, Adyanpara Waterfalls, Teak Museum, Boating in Nilambur, Nedumkayam, The Biggest Living Teak: Kannimara Teak. You can see all the places to visit in Nilambur here

How much does a package cost for Nilambur?

The packages for Nilambur start at INR 7000 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

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What is the best time to visit Nilambur?

Nilambur experiences, like other cities of Kerala, tropical weather conditions. The summers in the town are quite hot with temperature going up to 43 degrees Celcius. The winters in the area are cool and pleasant and the best time to explore the town. The temperature during the season varies between 19 to 30 degrees Celcius with a cool wind in the evening. Monsoon season receives heavy rainfall and thus not recommended as a time to travel to the region.
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Who should visit Nilambur?

It is a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers and people looking for an escape from the city life.

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VISESH P G

on Teak Museum 2 years ago

Terrible Experience! I would have given negative stars if it was possible. First of all, there was neither Gpay nor card payment, only Cash was accepted (when there was no ATMs close by). In this cur (Read More)rent world of digitalised India, even local cart vendors have GPay. To add, by this century you would expect most organisations, importantly a government organisation to have card payment. Unfortunately it seemed like they still lived during the times of barter system. Secondly, the receptionist seemed unbothered rather felt rude when we asked if any source of digital or card payment was available. And didn?t even suggest one nearby. This site already had many bad reviews but we wanted to give it a chance and visit the place as it was about nature but after we faced such unpleasantness we decided to return back. If such Tourist centres and people are flawed it will leave a bad mark among tourists.

Rohit Shroff

7 years ago

- Carry a pair of sport shoes for there will be a lot of walking and hiking around.
- Make sure you take proper precautions before indulging in any sports activity including swimming and boating.< (Read More)br>- Plan your trip in winter season as summers experience heat and high humidity.

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