Malakkappara or Malakhappara is a small hill station in Thrissur district of the state of Kerala, India. This place is situated on the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Etymology
The place gets its name from the Malayalam word
Malakha-Para (മാലാഖപ്പാറ), meaning "Rock of the Angel", referring to a popular legend among Saint Thomas Christians of central Kerala.
Geography
The area consists of a tea estate owned by
Tata Tea, forest area under the Kerala Forest Department belonging to both Vazhachal Forest Division and Malayattur Forest Division. Many
endangered and
Endemism species of
flora and
fauna are found in the forests of Malakkappara area. It is situated at a distance of 86 km from
Chalakudy along State Highway 21, passing through Thumboormuzhi, Athirappilly,
Vazhachal Falls, Sholayar. Malakkappara is 89 km away from
Pollachi via Attakatti,
Valparai,
Solaiyar Dam etc.
Sholayar Dam in Kerala is situated just away from Malakkappara.
See also
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State Highway 21 (Kerala)
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