Perinthalmanna , or Perintalmanna, is in Malappuram District, in the Malabar region in Kerala, India. Perintalmanna is known as the hospital city of Kerala.
Understand
[edit]Perinthalmanna is the former capital of Valluvanad kingdom. The word 'Perin Thallu' means 'big fight' in Malayalam language which is spoken by almost everyone here. Tamil and English are also understood to a certain extent.
Get in
[edit]By bus
[edit]Perinthalmanna is accessible by bus from Coimbatore, Palakkad and Kozhikode.
By rail
[edit]Slow trains are also available from Shornur. Get down at Angadippuram Railway Station.
By plane
[edit]The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport at Kondotti.
Get around
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Autorikshawas and buses are easily available.
See
[edit]- 1 Angadippuram. Temple town of Malabar. This little town was the erstwhile capital of Walluvanad, a kingdom that existed from about 500 AD till the British Era. It has the lush green undulating landscape typical of this area. Thirumandhankunnu Temple, built by the kings of Walluvanad, has the goddess Bhagavathi as the main deity.
- Arakkuparambu Temple (13 km). Thanakursi Narasimha Kshethram.
- Durga Mahakali Temple, Near Vavas Mall.
- Elamkulam Mana. Birthplace of E.M.S. Namboodiripad, famous political leader of Kerala.
- 2 Kodikuthimala:. 2,000 feet above sea level
- Kurilumala. Little hillock near the busstand
- 3 Olingara. Hill with springs
- 4 Paloor Kotta. Waterfall
- 5 Pathaikkara. Ancient village with many temples and mosques
- 6 Poonthanam Illam, Kizhattoor. The historic home of the poet Poonthanam, amid scenic paddy fields on Nilambur road
- 7 Valyangadi Palli. Oldest mosque in the region.
- Muthuvara Mahavishnu temple, Railway gate (3 km).
- Tali Mahadeva temple, Calicut Road, Angadipuram (5 km).
Do
[edit]- Pulamanthole Mana. Ancient herbal medicine centre
Buy
[edit]- Unnithans Bakery, Mananthumangalam, Pernthalmanna (3 km).
- Loaf Bakery, Near Bismi. Cheese Cakes.
Eat
[edit]Manathumangalam bypass is a food street about a kilometer away from the town. There are many non-vegetarian and vegetarian restaurants. Authentic Malabar Muslim food is available everywhere. Tamil restaurants are also common.
- Hotel Chillies (Chillies), Manathumangalam bypass, Perinthalmanna. (Non-veg)
- Mazali Restaurant (Mazali), Manathumangalam bypass, Perinthalmanna. (Non Veg, Family restaurant)
- Food Stories restaurant (Food stories), Manathumangalam bypass, Perinthalmanna. Non veg family restaurant.
- Romanzia restaurant (Romanzia), Manathumangalam bypass, Perinthalmanna. Non-veg, Family restaurant.
- Golden restaurant (Golden), Ootty road - Valiyangadi.. (Non-Veg)
- Nahdi Kuzhimandhi (നഹ്ദി കുഴിമന്തി), Pattambi Road, Perintalmanna. Non veg, Family restaurant with Many varieties of kuzhi mandhi. An Arabian food restaurant.
- Casa Mia Festino Restaurant, Calicut Road, Angadipuram (5 km).
- Hot Buns, Calicut Road.
- K.P.M.Family Restaurant, Hospital Road.
- Shalimar Restaurant, Hospital Road.
- Midway restaurant (Hotel Midway), Bypass Junction, Perinthalmanna. (Non-veg)
Vegetarian restaurants:
- Annapoorna Veg restaurant, Bypass Jn, Perinthalmanna. Vegetarian only
- Omkar Pure Vegetarian restaurant (Omkar veg restaurant), Manathumangalam bypass Jn, Perinthalmanna.
- Hotel Saroj, Palakkad road, Perinthalmanna.
Drink
[edit]- Muffins Coffee, Near Vavas Mall.
- Planet Cafe, Near Canara Bank, Ooty Road.
- Tea Time, Main Road. Special Falooda, Doughnuts, Buffalo Chicken and Dynamite Burger are their specialities.
Sleep
[edit]- E. K. Lodge, Traffic junction.
- Hi Ton Hotel, Calicut Road, ☏ +91-4933-222200, +91 -8943337745.
- Metro Tourist Home, Calicut Road, Angadipuram (5 km).
- Pavizham Tourist Home, Calicut Road, Angadippuram (5 km).
- S. M. Residency, Traffic Junction.
Vavas Hotel, Vavas Mall
Connect
[edit]- Highspeed internet cafe, Railway gate, Angadippuram (3 km on Calicut Road).
Go next
[edit]- Malampuzha Gardens