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Attapaddy
situated on the northeastern side of the district of
Palakkad and spread over an area of 827
sq. kms has the largest tribal settlement.
Located 38 kms from Mannakkad, the place consists of mostly hilly
highland terrain, fed by the tributaries of the River Cauvery.
An extensive mountain valley above the crest of the Ghat ranges with
numerous rivulets of the Bhavani River, Attapady is inhabited mainly by
tribes and some settlers from
Tamil Nadu.
A beautiful synthesis of mountains, rivers and forests, Attapaddy is of
great interest to anthropologists, as this is the habitat of many tribes
like the 'irolas' and 'mudugars'.
The Malleshwaram peak is worshipped as a gigantic 'Shivalinga', by the
tribals who also celebrate the festival of Shivratri with great gusto. The
tribals celebrate the festival by lighting the top of this peak.
Silent Valley
National Park, Siruvani Drinking Water Reservoir are the tourist
centres of the valley. The highest peak in the district is situated here.
A PWD rest house and a few private hotels offer accommodation at Agali.