Palakkad is connected to Coimbatore and Trichur by National Highway 47, which is served by an extensive transportation network. Several transport companies offer bus services connecting Palakkad with Coimbatore, Trichur, Cochin, Trivandrum, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. The Palakkad district has a good internal bus service too.

Kerala State Transport Bus Station is in the city centre .Tel. : 91-491-520098

Taxis and autorikshaws provide quick means of transport. They are easily available. Long distance travel by taxi is the preferred mode of transportation.

The tourist season is from September to February. The climate is tropical, with scorching hot summer from March to May and heavy monsoons from June to September. Dress recommended for all seasons is cotton.

Palakkad's increasing popularity as a tourist destination has led to then building of several fine hotels and resorts. Booking in advance will be a good idea. These, alongside the more traditional, locally based hotels offer a wide selection of accommodation. Visitors will find luxury hotels, inns and hostels to choose from most of Palakkad's towns. Click Here to find rooms that suit your taste and budget.