Experience the in-betweens: Western Ghat's Palaghat or Palakkad Pass Weaves these Indian States Since Ages

Palaghat Pass: Western Ghat's Major Attraction Refutes the Boundaries 

The Palakkad Town in Kerala, Nature's wonder in creating the Pass

Boundaries laid by Men often unweave in the lap of Nature

Western Ghats, famously known as Sahyadris enclose in it varied flora and fauna of interest— amidst its profound richness, Palaghat Gap becomes a thing of wonder. Incidentally,  Palakkad Gap is the lowest mountain pass in the magnificent Western Ghats. It is a major break in the Ghats's mountain range, stretching in the South- Western part of India. India's vast geographical wonders align the detaching human beings to the doors of Nature. How this Pass arises in the middle of the great extensions of the Western Ghats is a matter of awe.

History Behind Palakkad or Palaghat Pass

Railway and Road Passage Way: Linking Two States

For several years, the Pass has been the area of connection for the Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It has assumed a significant function in the empowerment of the people of Kerala where the trucks loaded with goods easily passes through this pass from parts of Tamil Nadu. Its relevance was also known to the different kingdoms in history, acting as the fulcrum of business and trades. From 300 B.C to approximately 13th century the Palaghat Pass helped the Cheras prove their dominance and rule over whole of Kerala and Kongu Nadu as well as served as topographical entity from Karur in Western Tamil Nadu. 

Where is it Located exactly? 

• The Palaghat Pass is located between the Nilgiri Hills to the North and the Anaimalai Hills to the South.
• It is about 20 miles ~ 32 km wide and bestrides over Kerala - Tamil Nadu border, acting as a major communication link between two States.

How the Palakkad Hole gets the in-betweens?

Rarity has always been synonymous with Nature. Palaghat as a potent example of it facilitates the communication channel between these people since ages, mixing culture, refuting the boundaries set by Politics or Linguistics and kind. It acted as a catalyst in the line of emerging mixture of cultures, intermingling of sections whilst contributing to the Diversity of India. 

The Indian Coastline

For instance, the Tamil Brahmins moved TO and FRO from Central Tamil Nadu by the means of  Palakkad Hole, finding their new homes to Palakkad in Kerala during the 15th century to 18th century. Also, this resulted in Palakkad's Tamil flavored Malayalam. Researchers note that the mercantilist capitalism of the Chettiars from Shivaganga and Coimbatore of South India, who potentially represent the relocated Tamil Brahmins are the contribution of this natural wonder.

Such Geographical Wonders spread far wide, where the little passes could help in the flourishing of Two States of people, Inter mixing their culture, identity and History. It is a must visit for the Tourists along with the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Kudremukh and Anaimudi peak of the Southern part of India. 

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