Kottakkal - Malappuram

A peaceful place recognised by his Ayurveda contribution. it is famous for criminal garden other ayurveda related sites.

Although Kottakkal is now known as the Ayurveda city of Kerala, its history dates back to the medieval period when it was the military base of the Valluvanadu dynasty. The numerous fortifications and castles built by the rulers are believed to be the reason for the area being called Kottakkal. While the remains of these fortifications still exist, the presence of institutions like the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Ayurveda college, medicinal plants garden, and domestic and foreign visitors seeking Ayurvedic treatments have transformed it into an Ayurveda city. The city's development is rapid, with a growing number of buildings, showrooms, and restaurants. Located after Malappuram on the way to Ernakulam, we stopped here for lunch, as the restaurants are quite good. Despite the city's rapid development in terms of buildings and vehicles, the atmosphere is not too polluted, with visible plantations and greenery around.

Kottakkal is a qiet little city where Arya Vaidya Sala Clinic is situated with its best physicians its museum botanical parc all surrounded by forest of palm threes and others beautiful exotically species. Once Treatment is achieved you wont go for any other!...Since 9 years am into it and won't even think of looking for another! Try it!

This was my first visit to India and I landed in Kochi before driving to Kottakkal, which took about 3 hours. I stayed at Rydges Inn for 2 nights.

Kottakkal is known as the capital of Ayurveda and is home to the renowned Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Shala. Another popular attraction in the city is the Ayurveda Medical College.