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Palai

Kerala, India · Asia

About Palai

Palai sits on the route: 15 minutes from Palackattumala, 45km from Kerala Backwaters.

Palai is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 22,056, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Palai sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palai to your route.

About Palai

Pala (IPA: [paːlaː]) is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is located 28 km (17.4 mi) north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 167 km (103.8 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Pala also serves as the headquarters of Meenachil Taluk. As per the 2011 Indian

Read more census, Pala has a population of 22,056, and a population density of 1,373/km2 (3,560/sq mi). Pala is on the banks of the Meenachil River and is a major hub of Syrian Christian culture in Kerala.

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Where is Palai located?

Palai is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.7131 latitude, 76.6833 longitude.

What is the population of Palai?

Palai has a population of approximately 22,056 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
22,056
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Kerala
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
9.7131, 76.6833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Palai

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Kerala Backwaters

A network of interconnected canals, rivers, and lagoons where houseboats glide through palm-fringed waterways in southern India.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Fort Kochi

A charming historic quarter blending Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial architecture with iconic Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Wonderla Kochi

Kerala's top amusement park with over 50 land and water rides set amid lush tropical surroundings.

57 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Periyar National Park

A tiger and elephant reserve set around a scenic artificial lake in the Western Ghats, offering boat safaris through the wildlife sanctuary.

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Munnar Tea Plantations

Rolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Palai

  • 59 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
  • 74 kmValparai Forty Hairpin BendsThe Pollachi-Valparai ghat road climbs the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats through 40 numbered hairpins, with lion-tailed macaques, tea estates and the Aliyar reservoir far below.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Palai.

Lālam

🇮🇳 India

2 km awayPop. 8,571

Palackattumala

🇮🇳 India

7 km awayPop. 1,200

Erāttupetta

🇮🇳 India

11 km awayPop. 34,814

Ettumanoor

🇮🇳 India

13 km awayPop. 26,993

Ettumānūr

🇮🇳 India

14 km awayPop. 40,438

Vijayapuram

🇮🇳 India

19 km awayPop. 29,248

Perumbaikad

🇮🇳 India

20 km awayPop. 42,839

Thodupuzha

🇮🇳 India

21 km awayPop. 52,045

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