Palakkad is a fort town in Kerala which has hillocks,valleys, rivers, forests, dams, open paddy fields and deep green Palmyra trees. It is situated at the foot of the Western Ghats and is therefore known as 'the gateway to Kerala'. Its famous name is Palghat and probably has the biggest mountain pass in the world.
Palakkad is the melting point of several cultures and traditions due to its diversity in the historical background.It is also a place of temple festivals.
There are several places of visit in Palakkad. The Malampuzha dam and gardens is a major tourist attraction in Palakkad. The Malampuzha gardens are called the Vrindavan of Kerala as it is covered with lush green lawns, flower beds and fountains. There are also rock gardens, Fantasy Park, Snake Park, ropeway, forts and temples.
Thus, overall Palakkad is a wonderful holiday spot and therefore the tourism industry is highly developed here. The Hotel Hilux is a hotel located opposite to KSRTC, Shornur road, Palakkad whose tariff ranges from Rs 160-550 and provides healthy food and accommodation to the guests.