The Land on Top of the Hills
Malappuram is one of the least developed of tourist centers in Kerala. However, in terms of its natural beauty, there are few districts in Kerala to beat Malappuram. ‘Malappuram’ literally means ‘the land on top of the hills’. And that is what Malappuram is all about; a land abounding in hills, valleys, plantations, rivers, waterfalls, beaches and much more. Its favorable location, bounded by the Nilgiri Hills on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west makes it one of the most exotic of locales for a holiday. Three rivers criss-cross through Malappuram - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.
Calicut International Airport is 36 km away from Malappuram.
There are KSRTC buses operating to all parts of the state from Manjeri, which is the major town of the district.
The nearest railway station is at Kuttippuram, 21 km away.
