Attappady
Attapaddy is situated on the northeastern side of the district of Palakkad and spread over an area of 827 sq. km. It has the largest tribal settlement. The place consists of mostly hilly highland terrain, fed by the tributaries of the River Cauvery.

Dhoni
Dhoni is a 3-hour trek from the base of the Dhoni Hills to this reserve forest area with its small, beautiful waterfall.

Manglam Dam
The Mangalam Dam is constructed on the river Cherukunnapuzha, a tributary of the river Mangalam. A popular picnic site, the Dam is located 48 km south of Palakkad town.

Nelliyampathy
The mountain ranges here consist of a chain of ridges cut off from one another by valleys. The highest peak is Nellikota. The forest contains teak of extraordinary height and girth. Estates of tea, coffee, orange and cardamom dot these ranges.

Silent Valley National Park
The Silent Valley National Park located 40 km from Mannarkkad in the Palakkad district, echoes with the sounds of teeming wildlife. It is an important National park of the country.

Thrithala
About 75 km from Palakkad along the banks of Bharathapuzha River, Thrithala is known for its Shiva temple. Kattilmadom temple on the Pattambi-Guruvayoor road has archaeological importance. It has a small granite structure, a testimony of Buddhist influence, built possibly during the 9th or 10th century.

Kanjirapuzha
Kanjirapuzha is about 24 km from Palakkad. It is a Catchment lake of the dam and lies in a single stretch. An evergreen forest, the 'Vettilachola', provides the backdrop to a lake surrounded by hillocks. During the rains, the mist-draped mountains create a picturesque landscape.

Kottayi
Kottayi village is the native place of the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, the doyen of Carnatic music.

Malayalappuzha
The Bhagavathy temple at Malayalappuzha is believed to help people realize their dreams. People bring offerings in different forms during the festival. There are also beautiful wall paintings and artistic stone works.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a reservoir of serene greenery located in a valley between the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala.