Alathur

Alathur is 24 km from Palakkad.

Alathur bus station follows a linear parking system for buses which looks very different from other bus stations in Kerala. It is a little bit safer too as buses don't have to move in reverse gear.

• Gayathri river, Mathipatta. (updated Jul 2015)
• Krishna Temple, Pampady Aivar Madam. On River Bharathapuzha. (updated Jul 2015)
• Kunjan Memorial Dance college, Lakkidi. (updated Jul 2015)
• Mangalam Dam, Mangalam. (updated Jul 2015)
• Mangottu Kavu Temple, Athipotte. (updated Jul 2015)
• Mayiladumpara Peafowl sanctuary, Choolanur forest. (updated Jul 2015)
• Mithranandapuram Vishn Temple, Lakkidi. (updated Jul 2015)
• Puthiyangam Bhagavathy Temple, Thrippalur. cute, sylvan and photogenic temple. (updated Jul 2015)
• Puthukulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Swathy junction, Alathur (2 km). Majestisc structure on the highway. (updated Jul 2015)
• Shri Rama Temple, Thiruvilwa Mala (12 km). The temple entrance is on the western side of the compound because you have to see the Lakshamana temple first before being permitted to enter the Rama temple on the eastern side because of the old traditions. (updated Jul 2015)
• Veezhumala Hill, Vanoor. The legend from the Ramayana is that when Hanuman went to take mrithasanjivani a small part from the hill he was carrying fell down which became the Veezhumalla (Fallen Mountain in Malayalam language). Paddy fields and rubber are the main crops in Vanoor area. (updated Jul 2015)
• Vezhumala Mountain. This mountain is mentioned in the Ramayana epic (updated Jul 2015)