Malappuram with a rich culture and political heritage has several places of tourist, ecological, religious and historical importance. Having a good tradition in the field of art and culture many poets and renowned writers hail from this district.

Kottakkal refered to as the cradle of Ayurveda has ‘Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala’ the Famous Ayurvedic hospital and Rejuvenation center.

Thirur associated with Wagon tragedy, the black day in the history of freedom struggle is the place where poet Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language, lived in the 16th century.

Palur is a fort built by Tippu worth visiting.

Nilambur is a small and beautiful sleepy town situated on the banks of Chaliyar River and is a good place to relax.

Thanur was visited by St. Francis Xavier in the year 1546 and is one of the first Portuguese colonies in the country.

Getting here
Calicut airport is at Karippur, 36 kms. away from the district headquarters. The major railway stations here are Thirur and Kuttippuram. The local passenger service is available on Shornore-Nilambur line. Malappuram also has a KSRTC Bus station which operates buses to all parts of the state. Manjeri is the main city in the district. Bus services are also available to Ootty from Nilambur via Gudalore and to Bangalore from Malappuram.