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National park in Kerala, India
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Silent Valley National Park is at Mukkalil, 20 km from Mannarkkad town in Palakkad District, Malabar, Kerala, India.
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Majestic golden pillar, green lawn and restaurants nearby.
Undulating green hills, streams and pretty vegetation.
Two hairpin bends down to the scenic valley with an amazing windmill staring you. The surroundings of the Shishu Bhavan is idea for a picnic.
The pristine waters of the River Bhavani will refresh you beyond description. Bhawani is the only east flowing river of Kerala state. All other rivers of Kerala flow westwards and terminate in the Arabian ocean. Bhavani river originates in the Silent Valley forest and flows 217 km towards Tamil Nadu and joins the Cauvery river.
Take a bus to Anakkatty village. Cross the border to Tamil Nadu by walking. A bridge with a temple separates the Kerala state from Tamil Nadu state. The other side of the village is also called Anakkatty. But, over there, everything is in Tamil Nadu style. Back to Kerala, everything has a distinct Malayali touch. The bus station is on the Kerala side and the autorickshaw parking is on the other side of the bridge. There is separate autorickshaw parking for the differently colored Kerala and Tamil Nadu rickshaws. Immediately before the bridge, you can see a checkpost of Kerala.
Karmel Catholic church, St.Joseph Ashram, Church of God Bethel, Ayyappa Temple, Scenic Srikara foot overbridge, St. George convent.
Sahiyan Meditation centre, Juma masjidh, Galaxy restaurant. scenic surroundings. Bhavani river.
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Scenic first-floor property on the side of River Bhawani.
It is about an hour drive from Silent Valley National Park and very close to the tribal hamlet of Varagamapadi with modern facilities and amenities in a calm and relaxing environment with a view of mountains
Mukkali junction has many shops offering souvenirs, clothes and toys.
The nearest railway station is Palghat Junction. From Palakkad, go to Mannarkkad, and from there to Mukkali. KSRTC buses are available every half an hour.
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The signboards of the government on the main road outside can mislead you because distance to the park is shown including the 22 km inside the park.
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