Kovilakathumuri

Nilambur Kovilakam, the cultural heart of Nilambur, is a place in Malappuram district of Kerala, South India. നിലമ്പൂര്‍ കോവിലകത്തുമുറി - A place where royals ruled in distant past. The seat of Nilambur Kovilakam - the local rajas of Samoothiri. Scenic locale with Chaliyar river, Teak forest, temples like Vettekkorumakan kshetram which's famous for 'Nilambur Pattulsavam'-once, most famous festival of Ernadu and viradoor kshetram (connected to King Virad with whom pandavas lived while in exile), Kovilakams with old architecture, nearby town, and famous ppl in arts, literature, politics, business & music.

The Kovilakom is the residences of the local rajas or rulers of earlier days. These structures are famous for their beautiful frescoes and artworks in wood which underlines the richness of Vaastu. Known for the The Nilambur Pattu, an ancient festival, which is noted for its Kalampattu or ritual powder drawing on floor, falls in the month of January. Surrounded by the richness of river Chaliyar contributed to the finest residential area of present.

Nilambur is again famous for its forests with full of greenery including wildlife habitat, clean water rivers, waterfalls and Teak plantations.It is situated near to The Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats.

Getting there

Approximately 45 km from Calicut Airport By rail Regular trains from Nilambur to Palghat Regular trains from Nilambur to Shoranur Jn. Approximate distances by road: Manjeri - 24 km Calicut - 72 km Trichur - 120 km Gudalur - 45 km Ooty - 100 km Mysore - 160 km