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Nilambur Forest Town

Nilambur Forest Town lies on the Chaliyar River in eastern Malappuram district, Keralam, and is famous for teak plantations, forest landscapes and access to the Western Ghats. Major attractions include the Teak Museum, historic Conolly’s Plot and the Nilambur Hanging Bridge. The town is an ideal base for travellers combining forestry heritage, riverside scenery, waterfalls and nearby tribal and hill-country destinations.

Malappuram Nilambur
Nilambur Forest Town
Nilambur Forest TownMalappuram, Keralam
DistrictMalappuram
PIN Code679329

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Nilambur is Malappuram’s teak and forest town on the Chaliyar River, serving as a gateway to the Teak Museum, Conolly’s Plot, waterfalls and Western Ghats nature attractions.

Nilambur is a forest town on the banks of the Chaliyar River in eastern Malappuram district, Keralam, widely known for teak and the wooded landscapes leading toward the Western Ghats and Nilgiri ranges. Keralam Tourism highlights the region’s teak plantations, dense rainforests, waterfalls and tribal settlements, while major visitor attractions include the Teak Museum, Conolly’s Plot and the suspension bridge across the Chaliyar. The town also serves as a practical base for exploring places such as Adyanpara, Nedumkayam, Kakkadampoyil and other forest or river destinations in eastern Malappuram.

Its tourism identity combines forestry history, science, nature and local heritage rather than a single landmark. Visitors planning deeper forest excursions should check current access permissions and weather conditions, particularly during the monsoon. Keralam Revenue Department confirms Nilambur as the taluk headquarters area under PIN 679329, making it a useful transport and service centre for the surrounding highlands.

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Conditions can change. Follow current official advisories and instructions from local authorities or on-site staff.

  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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