Malappuram
Malappuram (also Malapuram) was a military head quarters from ancient times. The Zamorins of Kozhikode had their away over this place and they stationed a part of their militia here. Para Nimbi, the chieftain of the Zamorin, ruled with his head quarters at Kottappady in Malappuram. Malappuram Nercha, celebrated in summer, is in memory of martyrs who fought the atrocities of the militia. The Britishers established the Haig barracks on top of hill, at the banks of kadalundi river, to station their forces. Main barracks has now been turned into the seat of district administration. Main district offices are functioning here. the headquarters of British troops later became the headquarters of the Malabar Special Police which was established in 1921 in the aftermath of Malabar rebellion, popularly known as Mappila Lahala. Pookottur near Malappuram, has a place in history, where the mappila warrior fought the British with their traditional weapons were killed in cold blood, during the rebellion and Anakkayam, 8 km from the city, was also another important centre of 1921 Malabar Rebellion. The hill country has also contributed much to the cultural heritage of Kerala. It was a famous centre of Hindu-Vedic as well as Islamic theology.. First ever library in the district is King Edward Fraser Memorial Library at jubilee road, Up hill. The first school in malappuram was Anglo Indian vernacular School built in 1882 and first high school was built in the year 1936 at kottapadi(Down Hill)where C.Rajagopalachari gave public speech during the election.
Hotels at Malappuram
Emerald Silent Valley
Description: The panoramic view of Silent Valley Hills area, but cynosure for a connoisseurs eyes. Silent Valley Resort is centrally situated so much in malabar area. Hotel Silent Valley is close to the palakkad railway station and the calicut International airport.
NC Gardens & Beach Resort
Description: NC Gardens & Beach Resort is nestled in a small cove on the Malabar coast of Kerala set amidst a lush green coconut grove with tall coconut palms sashaying to the tune of salty breeze from the Arabian Sea
Ariyaillur, Vallikunnu P.O
Malappuram Dt, Kerala
India - 676 312
Tel : 91 494-2471480, 81, 82
Mob : 91 9961471480
