Transport and Communication Air : Nearest Airports : Calicut International Airport, Karipur ( 36 kms), Ph: 0483 2719491. Cochin International Airport (169 kms), Ph: 0484 2610115. Rail: The nearest main railway station is at Kozhikode and there is another smaller station at Tirur (44 kms South of Kozhikode). Railway enquiry - Ph: 139, 1397. Road: Malappuram is connected by road with several tourist centres and cities in India. Long distance buses and inter state buses operate from different KSRTC Bus Stations. KSRTC Malappuram, Ph: 0483 2734950. KSRTC Perinthalmanna, Ph: 04933 227342. KSRTC Ponnani, Ph: 0494 2666396. Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws. Tourist Information Offices: DTPC, Ph: 0483 2731504. Guest House, Ph: 0483 2734311.
Places Interested Jama-at Mosque, Malappuram: This is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala. The four day annual festival at the mosque is celebrated in April. Adjoining the mosque is the mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds (martyrs) whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila ballads. Thali temple, Perinthalmanna: The temple is located about 3 kms West of Perinthal-manna on the way to Malappuram. Poonthanam Illam: This is the house of Poonthanam Namboothiri, an exponent of the Krishna cult of Bhakthi movement, known for his work, Jnanappana (song of knowledge) and is located in Kizhattoor near Perinthalmanna. Sreekrishna Temple where he used to pray is situated nearby. Ph: 0494 2570848. Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti: (18 kms East of Manjeri, on the way to Malappuram) The three day long Valia Nercha feast at this 500 year old Muslim Pilgrim centre, celebrated in February/March, is a local cultural event. Rudra Dhanwanthari Temple: This Temple is about 3500 years old and is located in the centre of Pulamanthol. The Temple belongs to the Ashtavaidya Pulamanthol Mooss family. Fascinating Destinations Adayanpara | Jama-at Mosque | Malappuram | Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary | Kadampuzha Temple | Kodikuthimala | Kottakkal | Kottakkunnu | Mamburam | Navamukanda Temple | Nilambur | Nilambur Teak Museum | Padinharekara Beach | Paloor Temple | Pazhayangadi Mosque | Kondotti | Ponnani | Poonkudi Mana | Poonthanam Illam | Dhanwanthari Temple | Tanur | Thali temple | Perinthalmanna | Thirumandhamkunnu Temple | Thirunavaya | Thirurangadi | Thunchan Memorial | Tirur | Trikandiyoor Temple | Vallikkunnu Beach | Vettakkorumakan Temple 290
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