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Nilambur Kingdom
Nilambur Kingdom or Nilambur Kovilakam was a former feudal city-state in present-day Kerala state, India, situated near to the Nilgiri range of the Western Ghats.Panikkassery, Velayudhan. '' Malabarile Rajavamsangal'', MM Publications (2007), Kottayam India It was ruled by Samantha Kshatriyas ( Nair rulers) who were the vassals of the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Calicut, with the capital located 25 kilometers north of Manjeri in present-day Malappuram district. Famous Vettakkorumakan Kovil (famous for ''Pattutsavam'') and Nilambur Kovilakam are situated on the banks of Chaliyar River, Chali river and Nilambur is known for its unique teak plantations and the Teak Museum. The Nilambur – Shoranur Railway Line was built by the British to carry timber and other products from these forests to the outside world. The area was an ancient tribal settlement, and in Nilambur forests the remains of ancient temples can be found. Cholanaikkans, one of the most primitive tribes in South India a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilambur
Nilambur is a major town, a municipality and a Taluk in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is located close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. This place is also known as 'Teak Town' because of the abundance of Nilambur teaks in this area; Which is a variety of a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Unlike many Municipalities of India; Nilambur is covered with large amounts of vegetation making it close to nature and hence make it very scenic and inspiring. In the British records, Nilambur and its surroundings are collectively described as ''Nilambur Valley''. The bank of river Chaliyar at Nilambur region is also known for natural Gold fields. Explorations done at the valley of the river Chaliyar in Nilambur has shown reserves of the order of 2.5 million cubic meters of placers with 0.1 gram per cubic meter of gold. The hilly forested area of Nilambur Taluk forms a portion of the Nil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teak Museum
Teak Museum is located 4 km from Nilambur, a town in the Malappuram district of Kerala, South India. Teak occurs naturally in India with the main teak forests found in Kerala. In the old administrative records of the Madras Presidency, it is recorded that the most remarkable plantation owned by Government in the erstwhile Madras Presidency was the Teak plantation at Nilambur planted in 1844. The museum, a two-storey building, is the world's first teak museum and is operated by the Kerala Forest Research Institute. The exhibits include comprehensive information on aspects of the use of teak in their exhibits and articles on the subject. The museum provides extensive information of value historically, artistically and scientifically. The museum was established in 1995 on the campus of the centre of Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) because of the historical significance of teak to the area. The world's first teak plantation was planted in Nilambur in the 1840s by the Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaniyambalam
Vaniyambalam (Malayalam:) lies in Nilambur taluk in the Malappuram district, Kerala and is 40 km north-east of Malappuram. Surrounding towns include Pandikkad and Tuvvur (to the south), Kalikavu (in the east), and Wandoor and Nilambur (to the north). Vaniyambalam got its name as it means goddess Vani's (Saraswati) ambalam (temple) located at the top of Vaniyambalam Rock hill. It is famous for the fish market, as in olden times, people used to catch trains from Nilambur, Tuvvur and Melatur, just to buy fish. Teak Plantations Vaniyambalam is famous for the sales of Nilambur teak wood. The wide railway flat was using for stacking of timber, which was transported by railway across India. Temples A famous temple, which is commonly visited by tourists and pilgrims, is situated on the top of a rocky hill which spreads across 40 acres. The picture shown here is Poothrakove Temple, situated in Porur Panchayat. Transportation Vaniyambalam village connects to other parts of Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adyanpara Falls
Adyanpara Falls is a cascading waterfall in the Kurmbalangodu village of Nilambur taluk in Kerala, India. It is from Nilambur town, and attracts tourists from various parts of Kerala. This is a seasonal waterfall. During Summer, water flow is low. This waterfall is of a natural cascading style as the waterfall descends over the rock. Adyanpara Weir is situated near to this falls. Gallery File:Adyanpara 157.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 159.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 158.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 156.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 125.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 140.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 126.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 124.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 109.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം File:Adyanpara 123.JPG, ഒരു ദൃശ്യം See also List of waterfalls in India This is a list of wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amarambalam
Amarambalam is a forest village near Nilambur town and conjoins Silent Valley National Park.the main town in amarambalam is pookkoottumpadam, pookottumpadam located in Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an emerging commercial hub, and one of the fastest growing towns in Nilambur Taluk.town area is 265.72 km2. Altitude rises sharply from 40 to 2,554 m. New Amarambalam Reserved Forest The New Amarambalam Reserved Forest is noted for 10 species of threatened or restricted bird species including: lesser adjutant (''Leptoptilos javanicus''), white-rumped vulture (''Gyps bengalensis''), Nilgiri wood-pigeon (''Columba elphinstonii'') Malabar parakeet (''Psittacula columboides'') Malabar grey-hornbill (''Ocyceros griseus''), white-bellied treepie (''Dendrocitta leucogastra''), grey-headed bulbul ('' Pycnonotus priocephalus''), rufous babbler (''Turdoides subrufus''), white-bellied blue-flycatcher (''Cyornis pallipes'') and crimson-backed sunbird ('' Necta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovilakathumuri
Kovilakathumuri, is a place in Nilambur, Malappuram district, Kerala, South India. It is situated near to The Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats. Culture Kovilakathumuri village is a predominantly not a Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively larger numbers. The culture of the locality is not based upon Hindu traditions. The Hindu is the majority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala. Transportation Kovilakathumuri village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode Kozhikode (), als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cholanaikkan
The Cholanaikkans are an ethnic group of India. They primarily inhabit the southern Kerala State, especially Silent Valley National Park, and are one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes of the region. The Cholanaikkans speak the Cholanaikkan language, which belongs to the Dravidian family. Background The Cholanaikkan traditionally reside in the Karulai and Chungathara forest ranges near Nilambur, which fall in Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district. Until the 1960s, they were leading a secluded life with very limited contact with mainstream urban society. Since then, the Cholanaikkans' traditional lifestyle has been altered. They currently have a 16% literacy rate. The Cholanaikkan call themselves as ‘Malanaikan’ or ‘Sholanaikan’. They are called Cholanaikan because they inhabit the interior forests. ‘Chola’ or ‘shoals’ means deep ever green forest, and ‘naikan’ means King. They are said to have migrated from Mysore forests. The Cholanaikkan numbere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubber Trees In Kerala, India
Rubber, also called India rubber, latex, Amazonian rubber, ''caucho'', or ''caoutchouc'', as initially produced, consists of polymers of the organic compound isoprene, with minor impurities of other organic compounds. Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia are three of the leading rubber producers. Types of polyisoprene that are used as natural rubbers are classified as elastomers. Currently, rubber is harvested mainly in the form of the latex from the rubber tree (''Hevea brasiliensis'') or others. The latex is a sticky, milky and white colloid drawn off by making incisions in the bark and collecting the fluid in vessels in a process called "tapping". The latex then is refined into the rubber that is ready for commercial processing. In major areas, latex is allowed to coagulate in the collection cup. The coagulated lumps are collected and processed into dry forms for sale. Natural rubber is used extensively in many applications and products, either alone or in combination wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilambur – Shoranur Railway Line
Nilambur is a major town, a municipality and a Taluk in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is located close to the Nilgiri Mountains, Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. This place is also known as 'Teak Town' because of the abundance of Nilambur teaks in this area; Which is a variety of a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Unlike many Municipalities of India; Nilambur is covered with large amounts of vegetation making it close to nature and hence make it very scenic and inspiring. In the British records, Nilambur and its surroundings are collectively described as ''Nilambur Valley''. The bank of river Chaliyar at Nilambur region is also known for natural Gold fields. Explorations done at the valley of the river Chaliyar in Nilambur has shown reserves of the order of 2.5 million cubic meters of placers with 0.1 gram per cubic meter of gold. The hilly forested area of Nilambur Tehsil, Taluk f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
