Palakkad is well known for its lush greenery, tropical climate, historical remnants, mountain ranges and dense forest area. Palakkad is rightly called the "Granary of God's Own Kerala" as its land is extremely fertile and productive. Palakkad is very near to Coimbatore and Cochin; two important places of Kerala. There are many attractive dams and irrigation projects in Palakkad like Walayar, Malampuzha, Pothundy, Parambikulam, and others as well.
There are innumerable attractive tourists' spots in Palakkad. The land is full of breathtakingly picturesque locations. Some well known tourist spots in Palakkad are Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple, Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple, Attappady, Silent Valley National Park, Jain Temple of Jainimedu, Mayiladumpara, and other places too which attract tourists every year.