Nilambur travel information, Kerala

Nilambur is a beautiful town in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated on the banks of the Chaliyar River. It is at a distance of about 70 km from Calicut and 100 km from Ooty (Uddagamandalam). Nilambur is a small sleepy town has a surprise in store for its visitors who travel.

History

The world's first teak plantation was raised in the Conolly Plot in Nilambur about 150 years ago (1842-1844). Named in honor of H.V. Conolly, the then Collector of Malabar, the plot covers an area of 2.31 hectares of teak plantation. With the help of Shri Chathu Menon, H.V. Conolly pioneered the establishment of the plantation in Nilambur. Many tourists travel to Kerala for in-depth information on teak plantation.

Tourist Attractions

The teak museum of Nilambur, near the well-known Conolly Plot, is worth visiting whenever you travel to Kerala. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is a thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic aspects of teak, all under one roof.

A collection of bamboo trees on the way to the museum imparts a special beauty to the place. The carved teak door at the entrance of the museum has a painting of the Kannimara teak. It is the oldest living teak tree in the world located in Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary in the district of Palghat, Kerala. It is 47.5 m tall with a girth of 642 cm. Another must visit when you travel to Kerala.

Among the several exhibits displayed here, the root system of a mature teak tree is perhaps the most interesting of all. Paintings on the walls remind one of the early histories of teak planting. The miniature model of an antique sailing vessel made of teak wood and a painting of a sailing ship are the other attractions. Logs of a 116-year-old tree have also been preserved. At present the price of this single tree is Rs. 300,000. The museum presents scientific information and exhibits on various aspects of teak. A world literature on teak is available in the library. Many people travel to Kerala for research on teak.

How To Reach

As you travel to Kerala, you would know that Nilambur is well connected by buses. One can reach Nilambur either by going via Calicut, which is 70 km away or through Ooty, which is 100 km away.

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