Nedumkayam Rainforest
Nedumkayam Rainforest is located approximately 15 km from Nilambur in Malappuram district of Kerala. 'Kayam' in Malayalam translates to deep part of a river. The Nedumkayam rainforest can be reached via Karulayi, a small town situated on the banks of the Karimpuzha River. The entire area is surrounded by tall, trees that block sunlight giving the impression of night all the time. For adventure enthusiasts, Nedumkayam offers excellent trekking opportunities, the most popular one being the 3-hour trek to nearby Mundakadav waterfalls.
Access to Nedumkayam requires prior permission from the Indian Forest Service due to conservation efforts aimed at saving the existing forest land.
Historical and Cultural Significance
Nedumkayam has the world's oldest teak plantation, established during the British colonial era in the 1840s, in a vast area of 2.3 hectares. You can see a wooden house built during the British rule here. Â
Nedumkayam is home to the Cholanaikkars, an ancient tribe residing in the Mancheeri area. They spend lives in the open or under rock shelters.
Biodiversity
The rainforest is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The fresh air and clear water that flows through, along with rare species of flora and fauna makes the place a popular destination for tourists.
Visitors often see elephants on the journey through the teak plantations. There is an elephant taming centre at Nedumkayam. Many mammals of the western ghats such as bisons, tigers, macaques, deer, and wild cats can be seen here. The area also has more than 200 species of birds.
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Flanked by the Nilgiri Hills, Eranadu, Palakkad and Kozhikode, Nilambur is where most travellers to Malappuram district are first asked to visit. It imbibes the natural and pristine aura of the district perfectly. Nilambur teak is Malappuram’s joy and pride, and the Teak Museum here is a living testament to the proud relation between the two. Entire archives dedicated to a specific plant species are rare, and this spacious exhibit brings every single detail related to teak to life in an extraordinary way
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The cultural legacy of Malappuram is matchless and a visit to the rare architectural wonders of this land will blaze the golden sands of history into life. Besides food and football, which evoke intense emotions in Malappuram, Kottakkal in the district is synonymous with Ayurveda
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