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from Mukkali entry point. The watchtower English Church Road, Palakkad, here offers lovely views of the mountains. 5 Rock Garden Noorjahan Hotel Restaurant is one of the Kerala, India You can explore a trail leading down to the best places in Palakkad to savour sea food Kunthi River. Watch birds, the giant squirrel, and non-veg items. From fried fish to Hotel Indraprastha absolutely believes in the endangered lion-tailed macaque and prawn masala, the food in this restaurant "the way to a man's heart is through his Nilgiri langur and a zillion butterflies. With will certainly surprise you. Thronged by food stomach". They aim to please you with their permission from the wildlife warden, stay at lovers for decades, the food here is clearly a amazing recipes inspired from cuisines from Mukkali Rest House, which is situated winner. Along with the good quality food, all over India, though they certainly do not besides the Bhavani River. the hospitality will also win your limit themselves within the Indian culinary heart.  border. You will find a number of Chinese and continental dishes on their menu. Their Tandoori specialities deserve a special mention. The famous "Tandoori chicken" at 4 Indraprastha will definitely far from Palakkad, Kerala, India 2 Indraprastha disappoint you. Rock Garden is located in Malampuzha, 3 Hotel Royal Treat Palakkad. The first rock garden in India is made up of tiles, bulbs, tubes, bottles and other items. It is one of its kinds in and is flocked by tourists all year- round. The garden was inaugurated on 7th January 1996. A world-wide renowned sculptor Padmasree Neck Chand Saini has designed the impressive artwork that is displayed in this garden. 

Palakkad, Kerala, India Where To The crumbling granite fort built in 1776 by College Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India Hyder Ali of Mysore, now called A multi-cuisine restaurant, Palakkad Fort, dominates the town. Square- Eat Royal Treat is famous for its malabar cuisine shaped, with thick walls and strong bastions 5 Places served with a local Kerala flavor. To serve at the four corners, it’s a well-preserved fort, http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-palakkad-lp-1158110 some of the best local delicacies, this is the and on breezy evenings, a pleasant place to best place to be. Other than the local food, walk around, especially now that it’s been 1 Noorjahan Hotel Restaurant the other delicacies served in the restaurant landscaped well and hosts a children’s park. are also mind-blowing. The ambience of the It is currently maintained by the Architectural Survey In India. Palakkad Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/palakkad page 4

restaurant is simple and it is one of the best 9B, G.B. Road, Palakkad, Kerala, India places to dine in the city.  +91-491-2522717 4 Palakkad Pizza Hut

For all the pizza lovers, this is the best place to be. Palakkad Pizza Hut has a wide menu and serves freshly baked pizza. Top it up with some oregano and chilly flakes to add flavor to it. The staff of the pizza hut and they will also help you in choosing the best pizza as per your choice. 

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See A: Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary B: Kannimara Teak C: Silent Valley National Park D: Palakkad Fort E: Rock Garden Accommodation F: Ayur Vaidya Mana G: Ats Grand Kera H: Hotel Soorya City I: Ayur Vaidya Mana J: Ats Grand Kera K: Hotel Soorya City L: Ayur Vaidya Mana M: Ats Grand Kera N: Hotel Soorya City Food O: Noorjahan Hotel Restaurant P: Indraprastha Q: Hotel Royal Treat R: Palakkad Pizza Hut S: Noorjehan Hotel