Tour to Kotakkal

Tour to Kotakkal

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Language: Malayalam, English, Hindi

Best Time to Visit: June to September

Introduction:

Kotakkal is a small town near Malappuram which is famous for Kotakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, an Ayurvedic Therapy Center. A tour to Kotakkal will give you the taste of the traditional rustic life of Kerala. Amidst greenery and rustic lifestyle of Kerala, Kotakkal also offers a range of holistic Ayurvedic Treatments which attracts the tourists. For the tourists, a tour to Kotakkal is not merely for its natural beauty but for the refreshing and rejuvenating treatments which the Center offers.

Location of Kotakkal:

Nearest Airport to Kotakkal: Karipur Airport in Kochi is 23km away from Kozhikode.

Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station which is 12 km away.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to take a tour to Kotakkal is from December to April.

History:

Kotakkal which means the White Fort used to be the military base of King Valluvanadu till the first half of 18th century. Later Kotakkal during Tipu Sultan's reign was invaded by Tipu. Kotakkal is also one of the oldest Panchayat of Kerala.

But the major change in the history of Kotakkal occurred when P.S. Varier inferred from the classical texts the goodness of Ayurveda to prepare medicines. In 1917, the Ayurveda Pathsala was set up while in 1924, the Ayurveda Chikitshasala. A tour to Kotakkal will acquaint you with the remnants of the glorious history of Kotakkal.