Palakkad district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Ottappalam

Ottappalam is a town in Palakkad district, Kerala, India, home to about 50,913 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 35 temples, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Varikkasseri Mana (6 km), Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple (6 km) and Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple (9 km).

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Ottappalam at a glance

Location
Palakkad district, Kerala, India
Population
about 50,913
Coordinates
10.7735° N, 76.3776° E
Places within 50 km
113 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Palakkad, 38 km
Railway station
Ottappalam (OTP), 1 km
Airport
Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 77 km

Top places to visit near Ottappalam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ottappalam: 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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Things to see near Ottappalam, by type

Temples near Ottappalam

67 temples within 100 km of Ottappalam. The closest is Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple (1 km); the best-known is Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ottappalam

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ottappalam

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ottappalam. The closest is Ponmukam Hills (18 km); the best-known is Vilangan Hills (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ottappalam

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ottappalam. The closest is Ananganmala Eco Tourism (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ottappalam

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Ottappalam. The closest is Poolakundu Waterfall (19 km); the best-known is Thoomanam Waterfalls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Ottappalam

14 churches within 100 km of Ottappalam. The closest is Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally) (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ottappalam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ottappalam
  2. 1 km Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple · temple, Palakkad
  3. 20 km Uthralikkavu Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Thrissur
  4. 25 km Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple · temple, Thrissur
  5. 5 km Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Palakkad
  6. 15 km Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple · temple, Palakkad
  7. 15 km Back to Ottappalam

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How to reach Ottappalam

  • By train: Ottappalam (OTP) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 77 km by road
  • By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi — about 87 km by road
  • By road from Palakkad: about 38 km · directions
  • By road from Thrissur: about 41 km · directions
  • By road from Coimbatore: about 86 km · directions

All places near Ottappalam by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ottappalam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3567Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1627Check Dam Kondazhi (10 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1321Ponmukam Hills (18 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens820Ananganmala Eco Tourism (10 km)
Waterfalls1417Poolakundu Waterfall (19 km)
Churches514Our Lady of Dolours Syro Malabar Shrine Basilica (Puthenpally) (41 km)
Other attractions211Varikkasseri Mana (6 km)
Parks310Era Pexotic Pets Park (38 km)
Museums68Vallathol Museum (14 km)
Forts & heritage37Victorian Grand Old Tree (37 km)
Caves55Punarjani Guha, Thirivilwamala (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs25Kaliyaroad Mosque (19 km)
Beaches & coast14Mannarkkad River (Beach View) (37 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Gothuruth (84 km)

Ottappalam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ottappalam?

Varikkasseri Mana (attraction, about 6 km), Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 6 km), Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple (temple, about 9 km), Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 15 km), Uthralikkavu Bhagavathi Temple (temple, about 21 km), Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple (temple, about 1 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 35 temples, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Ottappalam?

Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple, about 1 km by road; Sri Randu Moorthy Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ottappalam?

Check Dam Kondazhi, about 10 km by road; Cheerakuzhi Regulator (Dam) (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ottappalam?

Ponmukam Hills, about 18 km by road; Kallur Rock View Point (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ottappalam?

Start in Ottappalam, visit Poozhikunnu Sri Krishna Temple, then Uthralikkavu Bhagavathi Temple, then Thiruvilwamala Sree Vilwadrinatha Temple, then Sree Chinakkathoor Bhagavathi Temple, then Sree Pariyanampatta Bhagavathi Temple, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ottappalam?

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

How do I reach Ottappalam?

By train: Ottappalam (OTP), about 1 km away. By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 77 km by road. By road: 38 km from Palakkad.

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