Pazhassi Cave

Pazhassi Cave is one of the nature attractions associated with Kakkadampoyil, a highland destination on the Kozhikode–Malappuram border in Kerala. Malappuram District Administration places the cave at Kakkadampoyil, about 25 km from Nilambur, while Kerala government records identify the Malappuram-side Kakkadampoyil area within Chaliyar Panchayat and Nilambur taluk. The surrounding landscape is characterised by forest, rocky slopes and Western Ghats scenery, giving the visit more of a trekking and nature character than a developed sightseeing experience.

Travellers can combine Pazhassi Cave with other Kakkadampoyil-area attractions and the forested route toward Nilambur. Because approach conditions may vary seasonally and paths can become slippery during the monsoon, visitors should use suitable footwear and follow local or forest-access instructions. The cave is best approached as part of a broader exploration of Malappuram’s eastern highlands rather than as a large standalone tourism complex.