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Given here is information on Kunchan Smarakam Fort located in Palakkad, Kerala.


Kunchan Smarakam Fort

Location: Lakkidi, Palakkad
Main Attraction: Memorial of famous poet

Located 30 kilometers from Palakkad, the Kunchan Smarakam fort of Palakkad Kerala is not a usual historical monument. It is a memorial built as a tribute for the famous poet of Kerala, Kunchan Nambiar. The monument now serves as an institution for young people interested in satirical art form.

The festival of "Navaratri" is celebrated with much grandeur and opulence here. The birthday of the poet, which falls on 5th of May, is also celebrated with much fanfare. The monument is a must visit if you want to see the nurture of talent in caring hands.

How to Reach Kunchan Smarakam Fort

By Air
The nearest airport is the Coimbatore airport, located at a distance of 55 kilometers from this place.

By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Lakkidi, around 12 kilometers from this place.

By Road
The fort is well connected to Kerala and Palakkad by a wide network of roads.