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Tourist Places/Attractions in Malappuram District
 
Nilambur Teak Museum
 
 
Nilambur is famous for its teak plantation. The oldest teak plantation of the world is in the Conolly’s plot is just 2 Kms, from Nilambur town. Eighteen Kms. away from Nilambur is Nedumkayam where the rain forests flourish. From the wooden rest house built by the Britishers, elephants and deers can be viewed. An elephant taming centre is also there. Half an hour jeep journey through the thick forests from Nedumkayam, leads to Mancherri, the settlement of Chola Naikas, a primitive tribe. Beyond Chaliyar river, 27 Km from Nilambur, is Valamthode, a hill top place where a perennial waterfall attracts people.
 
 
Nilambur Teak Museum is the world's first teak museum was established in 1995 on the campus of the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) because of the historical significance of teak to the area. In Museum, a visitor can have at hand information on all aspects of teak. The Museum, arranged in a two storied building, exhibits articles and details of historic, aesthetic and scientific value. A Bioresources Nature Park is also arranged near the teak museum for public.
How to reach - four kilometers away from Nilambur on the side of Nilambur-Gudallur road. The nearest railway station is in Nilambur, about 3 km from the Teak Museum. The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport.
 
 
 
 
 

 

  
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