Palakkad lies at the foot of the gigantic western ghats, on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is situated 80 kms. north east of Thrissur and 50 kms. south west of Coimbatore. This district is described as the granery of the state of Kerala. This district with mountains, forests and fertile valleys; rivers and mountain streams are rich in flora and fauna. There are many dams and irrigation projects such as Walayar, Malampuzha, Pothundy, Parambikulam etc in Palakkad.

Buses to Guruvayoor, Thrissur, Malampuzha and other places are operated from Town bus stand. Thiruvalluvar Transport Corporation of Government of Tamil Nadu is also operating several buses to various centres in Tamil Nadu from the K.S.R.T.C. bus stand.