Nilambur is a snoozing town on the foothills of Nilgiri hills with forest greenery and charming nature around. It is being nourished by the slow-paced Chaliyar river.  Nilambur is known for its rich forest crowded with natural plantations, tribal settlements, royal mansions, and cultural heritage.

The main attractions in Nilambur includes, the teak plantation in Conolly plot- the oldest in the world, Teak museum- first in the country, Adyanpara waterfalls, Vellanthode waterfalls, Kovilakom- the royal palace of the erstwhile rulers of Nilambur. The visit to Nilambur will not be complete without paying a visit to Aruvacode, an area of traditional potter community whose skills in terracotta art is simply amazing. Those who have interest in ancient human history can visit the nearby Tribal settlement, where primitive tribal people known as Chola Naikars live.