Nilambur
Renowned for the oldest teak plantation, the Conolly's Plot, just 2 km from town is noted for its tribal settlements, the world's first Teak Museum, rain forests, waterfalls and ancient kovilakoms, residences of maharajas. The teak plantation is named after H.V. Conolly, Malabar Collector during British rule, who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area. Chathu Menon, forest officer under Conolly, organised the task of planting the saplings and was laid to rest in the teak garden in Conolly's Plot. The oldest teak tree, Kannimari, is a rare attraction at the Conolly Plot, which extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar river at Aruvakode. Four km from the town, on the Nilambur-Gudallur road, stands the world's first Teak Museum, a sub-centre of the Kerala Forest Research Institute. Set in the two-storey building are exhibits, articles and details of historic and scientific value on all aspects of the teak to visitors. Nedumkayam,18 km from Nilambu, is noted for its rich rain forests. From the wooden rest house built by the British, elephants and deer can be seen. Permission has to be got from the Forest Department to enter the forest zone.
Location:
40 km from Malappuram.
Transport Terminals:
Nearest railway station: Nilambur.
Nearest airport: Kozhikode, 36 km from Malappuram.
Emergency Details:
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How to Reach:
Nearest railway station: Nilambur is the terminus of the Shornur - Nilambur railway line.
Nearest airport: Kozhikode, about 26 km from Malappuram town.
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