Palakkad Fort
Palakkad Fort, popularly known as Tippu's Fort, is one of the best preserved forts in Kerala. This square shaped fort with walls of immense thickness and strong bastions in all the four corners and in the middle, was built in 1766 by Hyder Ali of Mysore and his son Tippu Sulthan. Situated in the middle of the Palakkad Gap with an area of 15 acres, the fort was re-modified by the British East India company in 1790 and now it is protected by the Archeological Survey of India.

Within the spacious fort maidan, there is a Hanuman temple which is believed to be as old as the fort, a sub-jail, a martyr's column, an open air auditorium called Rappadi and a tourism information centre of the District Tourism Promotion Council. There is also a children's traffic park nearby. Read more details..

Malampuzha
Situated on the lower hills of the Western ghats at a distance of about 10kms from Palakkad, is the famous picnic spot Malampuzha which comprises a dam, a beautifully landscaped garden with swimming pool, children's park etc. Malampuzha dam is a large irrigation dam built on the river Bharathapuzha. Known as the Vrindavan of Kerala, the Japanese style garden with lush green lawns, innumerable flower beds, pools, fountains and avenues gives a touch of exotic charm to the landscape. The main attraction of Malampuzha garden is an imposing concrete sculpture of 'Yakshi' done by the renowned artiste Kanai Kunhiraman. The water reservoir in the middle of the lush green garden is ideal for boating and fishing.

Other attractions here are the hanging bridge across the river, passenger ropeway, rock garden, a road train for amusement ride on wheels, telescope tower that provides a terrestrial view upto 40 miles, fresh water aquarium and snake park.

Udankhatola- The Passenger Rope Way
The passenger aerial ropeway known as Udankhatola, is at a height of about 60 feet above the garden in Malampuzha. The ropeway covers a distance of 625 metres from the Hermit's End, near the Government Guest House to the KTDC hotel. In between these two stations eight towers have been erected to guide the rope. Of them two are attached to each station and six of them are inside the garden. The ropeway is equipped with specially designed 64 two seater chairs which ensures a safe ride for passengers including children. The 20 minute sky ride on the ropeway offers an adventurous and panoramic view of the beautiful gardens nestled below the blue mountains. 
The timing of rope way is from 10.30 am to 8.00 pm and the rates for one to and fro journey is Rs. 30/- per person; Rs. 80/- for family and Rs. 150/- for a group of 6 students. The ride is absolutely free for children below 110 cm.
Contact Address: 
Malampuzha Udan Khatola
Malampuzha Gardens, Palakkad.
Phone: 0491-2815129 Fax: 0491-2815129

Attapaddy
Attapaddy, situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau on the northeastern side of Palakkad, stretches over an area of 827 sq. kms. The place has the largest tribal settlement in Kerala and the main tribal groups here are the Irular, Mudugar and Kurumbar. With a beautiful synthesis of mountains, rivers and forest, Attapady offers a dazzling sight to the visitors. The highest peak in Palakkad, i.e the Malleshwaram peak is situated here which is worshipped as a gigantic 'Shivalinga' by the tribals. 

Kollengode
Kollengode, located about 19 km from Palakkad town, is a village which enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The place derives its name from the inhabitant kollen (blacksmith) community. The main attractions here are the Kollengode Palace built in the traditional architectural style, an ancient Vishnu temple, the memorial of the poet P. Kunhiraman Nair and endless green paddy fields.

Ottappalam
Ottappalam at a distance of 35kms from Palakkad is famous for its numerous places of worship and their colourful festivals. It was once the centre of political as well as tenant movements in South Malabar.