August 3 , 2003

Kollengode

About 19 km from Palakkad town, north Kerala.
Attractions: Endless green paddy fields, an ancient Vishnu temple and the Kollengode Palace.

Palakkad, known as the granary of Kerala, is a land of palms and paddy fields. And Kollengode enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The village gets its name from the blacksmith ( Kollen) community who live here.
The Kollengode Palace built in the traditional architectural style and a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu are the major attractions here.
Seethakundu and Govindamalai near Kaachankurichi are ideal locales for adventure trekking.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 19 km from Kollengode.

Nearest airport: Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad town.