Palakkad district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Mannarakkat

Mannarakkat is a town in Palakkad district, Kerala, India, home to about 50,921 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 25 temples, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Silent Valley National Park (12 km), Attappadi View Point (13 km) and Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple (18 km).

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Mannarakkat at a glance

Location
Palakkad district, Kerala, India
Population
about 50,921
Coordinates
10.9922° N, 76.4642° E
Places within 50 km
117 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Palakkad, 39 km
Railway station
Parli (PLL), 30 km
Airport
Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 72 km

Top places to visit near Mannarakkat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mannarakkat: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Mannarakkat

65 temples within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple (1 km); the best-known is Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mannarakkat

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Nottanmala View Point (1 km); the best-known is Attappadi View Point (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mannarakkat

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Kanjirapuzha Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mannarakkat

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Silent Valley National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Mannarakkat

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Vattappara Waterfalls (18 km); the best-known is Siruvani Waterfalls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Mannarakkat

11 parks within 100 km of Mannarakkat. The closest is Era Pexotic Pets Park (39 km); the best-known is Kottakunnu Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mannarakkat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mannarakkat
  2. 1 km Nottanmala View Point · viewpoint, Palakkad
  3. 12 km Attappadi View Point · viewpoint, Palakkad
  4. 16 km Silent Valley National Park · national park, Palakkad
  5. 27 km Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Palakkad
  6. 18 km Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Palakkad
  7. 1 km Back to Mannarakkat

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How to reach Mannarakkat

  • By train: Parli (PLL) — about 30 km from the centre
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 72 km by road
  • By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 79 km by road
  • By road from Palakkad: about 39 km · directions
  • By road from Ooty: about 66 km · directions
  • By road from Coimbatore: about 67 km · directions

All places near Mannarakkat by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mannarakkat by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2565Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2844Nottanmala View Point (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1528Kanjirapuzha Dam (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1326Silent Valley National Park (12 km)
Waterfalls1418Vattappara Waterfalls (18 km)
Other attractions614View Tower Kovai Kutralam (32 km)
Parks111Era Pexotic Pets Park (39 km)
Churches011Infant Jesus Shrine (64 km)
Museums27District Heritage Museum (37 km)
Caves67Arulmigu South Kailash Swayambu Velliangiriswarar Lingam Cave (30 km)
Forts & heritage45Victorian Grand Old Tree (38 km)
Mosques & dargahs03Madin Grand Masjid (54 km)
Beaches & coast12Mannarkkad River (Beach View) (6 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Chittoor River View (28 km)
Jain sites01Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (97 km)

Mannarakkat: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mannarakkat?

Silent Valley National Park (national park, about 12 km), Attappadi View Point (viewpoint, about 13 km), Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 18 km), Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 1 km), Nottanmala View Point (viewpoint, about 1 km), Thathengalam River View Point (viewpoint, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mannarakkat?

117 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Mannarakkat?

Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, about 1 km by road; Mokshath Mahadeva Temple Nagakavu Pulapatta (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mannarakkat?

Nottanmala View Point, about 1 km by road; Thathengalam River View Point (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Mannarakkat?

Kanjirapuzha Dam, about 10 km by road; Siruvani Dam (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mannarakkat?

Start in Mannarakkat, visit Nottanmala View Point, then Attappadi View Point, then Silent Valley National Park, then Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple, then Arakurssi Udayarkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mannarakkat?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Mannarakkat?

By train: Parli (PLL), about 30 km away. By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 72 km by road. By road: 39 km from Palakkad.

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