Pattambi - town in Kerala, India

Pattambi is a small town inhabited by 28,000 people in Palakkad District of Malabar region, in Kerala state, India.

The town is famous for it's rich lineage in literature.

Understand

Pattambi is a Taluk headquarters in Palakkad District. It has a rich cultural and historic heritage. It is an important road junction.It appears on Fictional works of M.T. Vasudevan Nair.

Get in

By plane

The nearest Airport is the Calicut International Airport which is 65 km away. The Nedumbassery Airport is just 95 km away.

By train

Pattambi is connected to the rail network of Southern Railway. Serviced by rail from all major cities in India like Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.

By bus

There are both KSRTC and Private Bus service to Pattambi from neighbouring cities of Thrissur and Palakkad.

Get around

- __Bus__ - Pattambi is well networked by public bus transport. The state runs KSRTC and many private operators operate bus services.
- __Autorickshaw__ - This is cheap way of transportation between attractions. Rickshaw drivers are generally very polite unlike big cities of India. However, if you are a foreigner trying to get around by yourself, agree on fare before boarding.
- __Taxi__ - Local taxis are also available at cheap rates. You will have to bargain.

See

• Velliyamkallu Heritage Park, 10.80880°, 76.11860°.
• 2 Kaithali Shiva Temple ]
• 3 Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University of Art and Culture

Do

• Visit the Regional Agricultural Research Station - one of the finest such stations in India, which educates visitors about various crop varieties and harvesting techniques.
• Pattambi Nercha (പട്ടാമ്പി നേർച്ച). February and March. A unique and terrific festival, which is celebrated by all residents of Pattambi harmoniously. It is held in memory of Aloor Valiya Pookunjikoya Thangal, a Muslim saint of Malabar. A grand procession of nearly 100 caparisoned tuskers, colourful floats, traditional orchestras such as 'panchavadyam' and 'thayambaka' and folk art forms are the highlights of the festival. Another attraction is the elephants, beautifully decorated in traditional fashion. 2018-07-22

Buy

• Nila Bake House, T.P.M.Kutty Complex, +91 86060 37788. 2015-05-27

Eat

• Ananda Bhavan, Manavatty Complex, +91 466 221 2967. 2015-05-27
• Golden Hotel, Koottanad, +91 98461 53831. 2015-05-27
• Kit Kat Restaurant, Pattambi. 2015-05-27
• Tasto Taste Biriyani centre, Koppam-Muthuthala Rd. 2015-05-27
• Treat Land, Perinthalmanna Road, +91 95441 20999. 2015-05-27

Drink

• Hotel Rajaprastham, Shornur-Perinthalmanna Road, Dist Palakkad, Pattambi, Kerala 679303. 2018-07-22

Sleep

• Bharathapuzha Resort, Kondayur Road, +91 98464 38234. 2015-05-27
• Nakshathra Regency, Pattambi, +91 466 221 0123. 2015-05-27
• New Star Hotel, Pattambi. 2015-05-27
• Usthadh Hotel, Koottanad. 2015-05-27
• Aroma Lodge, Pattambi. 2015-12-27

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