Attractions:-

NILAMBUR TRAIN
It was one among the oldest trains of the RYAL BRITISH RAILWAY in India, dated back to early 1830 s made for the East India Company mainly to transport NILAMBUR TEAK to the ports for construction of ship masts back to London The railway was unfortunately dismantled during second world war for need of Iron…was reconstructed only after independence by Indian Railway again mainly for timber transport, with a few compartments for public use. 2 hrs ride from shornur to Nilambur passing through the forests& rivers along the spreads of paddy fields, Areca and Coconut farms, the soft breed embraising you all the way will be a memorable and worth its experience to any foreign traveler coming after their visit to the famous KALAMANDALAM the alma matter of the prestigious cultural and traditional arts of kerala like KADAKALI & MOHONIYATTAM. The centre is at Vallathol Nagar 3 KMs near Shornur. Guests are advised to take the morning train and back on the evening trip of daily 5 trips available.

ADYAN PARA WATER FALLS
ADYAN PARA WATER FALLS is a never to miss plot about 15 kms from here, and we can arrange a private wild river swimming pool with no body to disturb your privacy. Adyanpara in Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur Taluk is famous for its waterfalls and the splendor of the wooded jungle surrounding it. This cascade is a spectacle of unrivalled grandeur. The wild beauty of this place is a rare treat for the eyes and heart of the travelers.

Nilambur Teak Forest
NILAMBUR is so called because ‘NILAM” means paddy field and “OOR’ means place due to the plenty ness of the paddy fields here those days; although less now a days but is still the beauty of the place. Nilambur is known for the paddy fields and the famous NILAMBUR TEAK AND TEAK FORESTS. In fact we have the OLDEST TEAK PLANTATIONS of the world THE CANOLY’S PLOT just a walkable distance from us. A hanging bridge is under construction to this plot crossing famous CHALIYAR RIVER will be an additional attraction ,very soon..We also have the worlds only TEAK MUSEUM 4 kms near us spread n about 15 acres of very beautiful bamboo bushes and a BUTTER FLY PARK. A live collection of the rare live butterflies. Several rivers originate around the premises of Nilambur and there is famous CHALIYAR SANGAMAM where 3 rivers meet together to greet you. You can have a river bath there or in the NEDUMKAYAM FOREST GUEST HOUSE River which will definitely be a charitable memory. There is an attached eatery there who supplies you country food open for guests from 7 am to 6 pm.

The Teak Museum
Four kilometers away from the town, on the Nilambur - Gudallur roadside stands the world's first Teak Museum. In the Teak Museum, a visitor can have first hand information on all aspects of teak. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic and scientific aspects of teak, all under one roof, arranged in the two storied building. A collection of bamboo trees on the way to the museum imparts a special beauty to the place. The carved teak door at the entrance of the museum has a painting of the oldest living teak tree, the Kannimara teak. Among the several exhibits displayed, the root system of a mature teak tree is perhaps the most interesting of all. Paintings on the walls remind one of the early histories of teak planting. The miniature model of an antique sailing vessel made of teak wood and a painting of a sailing ship are the other attractions. Logs of a 116-year-old tree have also been preserved. A world literature on teak is available in the library.

The teak plantation- Conolly's Plot
The plantation is named in honor of H.V. Conolly, the then Collector of Malabar during the British rule who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area with the help of Shri Chanthu Menon ,a forest officer under him. The plot extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar River at Aruvakode, where a country boat ferries visitors across. This plantation was done about 150 years ago ie. Around the year 1842 -1844 and was thus known as the world's first teak plantation. The plot has also been acclaimed for having the oldest living teak tree (girth 420 cms & height 46.5 meters) and Shri Chanthu Menon, was laid to rest in this very teak garden, Conolly's plot, as a mark of honor.

Aruvacode: land of potters & pottery works
It is a small village near Nilambur that has become famous for the presence of its potters. With the influx of cheap industrial substitutes, these villagers had all but lost their interest in the traditional skills, but for a small movement led by activist-designer K B Jinan who rekindled their hope. Together, they explored the possibilities of terra-cotta suited for the modern context and Kumbham was born. Today Kumbham is hailed as a rare instance of a traditional artisan community rehabilitating itself through the very craft they have been alienated from. Over the last few years many a product has come out of their kilns which are notable for their form as well as function. Kumbham products now find wide acceptance in households, corporate offices, hotels and resorts.