Palakkad

Palakkad: The Rice Bowl of Kerala

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Palakkad

Palakkad: The Rice Bowl of Kerala

Best Time of Visit

December to February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2000/- per person

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Summer (February to March)

Summer in Palakkad lasts from February through May, however temperatures do not vary significantly during this time. The hottest months are April and May, when temperatures can reach over 35 degrees Celsius. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with large amounts of rainfall occurring even in the summer.

Monsoon (June - October)

Palakkad receives rain throughout the year, however the months of June to October are the wettest. The yearly rainfall is over 200 centimetres and is dispersed quite evenly throughout the year. The months of January to March, on the other hand, have the least amount of rain. Monsoon temperatures are lower than summer temperatures, averaging around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Winter (November - March)

Winter in Palakkad lasts from November to March, and it is the greatest season to visit because the weather is mild and there is little rain. The lowest temperature is roughly 22 degrees Celsius, and the coldest months are December and January. Because this season attracts a large number of visitors, it is best to organise your travel and lodging well in advance if you intend to visit during the winter.

A garden created entirely of repurposed materials

The town of Malampuzha contains a rock garden created out of recycled materials close to the Malampuzha Dam on the northeast side. Palakkad is crossed by the Bharathappuzha River.

Palakkad features cinema halls in a variety of languages

Palakkad has eight cinema rooms that screen Malayalam, Hindi, English, and Tamil films. In the city, newspapers such as Malayalam Manorama, Deshabhimani, Matrubhumi, Suprabhaatham Daily, and The Hindu have printing centres.

Bus

Palakkad has a well-developed municipal bus system. To operate these buses, the municipal government and a private company have formed a formal partnership. City buses are a cost-effective way to navigate around Palakkad and provide access to many of the city's hidden gems.

Cab

Palakkad has a rudimentary cab service. Cabs are a great way to travel around outside of the city, but few people use them to move around the metropolis. Taking an auto rickshaw, which is easily available around the city, is a preferable option.

Crime rate

37.50 (low)

Literacy rate

89.49%

Population

2,952,254

Language

Palakkad's official language is Malayalam.