Palakkad is a land of palm trees and paddy fields. It's known to be rich in flora and fauna. Palakkad is known for its historical background and the remnains of Tippu Sulthan’s Fort. Plakkad is also called the 'Gateway of Kerela'.Places of interest are Palakkad Fort,Malampuzha Dam,Malampuzha dam garden,Jain Temple,Kalpathi,Dhoni Waterfalls, Karnaki Temple etc.