Nilambur
Nilambur is famous for its teak plantation which boasts of being the oldest one in the entire world. This teak plantation, "Conollys Plot' spreads over an area of 2.31 hectares and is beside the Chaliyar river. The main attraction here is the oldest teak, Kannimari. Ferries are available to take you round a trip on the Chaliyar river. Very close by is the world's first teak museum where you can have a a comprehensible knowledge of everything related to teak. The museum is housed in a two storied building.
Very close to the Nilambur town (around 18 km) is Nedumkayam - the rich rain forest. Prior permission is required to visit this forest, but once inside you can view the elephants and deers roaming around freely in the forest from a cottage that was built during the British era. There is also an elephant training centre here. Half an hour jeep ride from Nedumkayam will bring you to Mancherri, the settlement of Chola Naikas, a primitive tribe.
The town itself is famous for the Kovikolams, or the residence of the rajas. The kovikolams have beautiful frescoes and art work in wood to attract you.