Conolly's Plot — Attraction in Kerala

Conolly's Plot is the world's oldest teak plantations. It's just 2 kms from the Nilambur town.

According to the history, the original Teak plantation of 1846 was done by Shri. Chathu Menon under the order and supervision of Mr. H.V Conolly who was the Collector of Malabar between 1841 and 1855. The initial Nilambur plantation was of 1500 acres, and considered as the stepping stone to the foundation of systematic forest management in India. Later in 1933 the area was preserved for the research purposes and named as "The Conolly's Plantations". During the world war II, 9.1 acres of teak were chopped off to meet the timber requirements of the allies. The remaining plot is of 5.7 acres and is being preserved and protected by the Kerala Forest Department as Conolly's Plot.

The forest department of Kerala has taken good measures to protect the natural habitat of Conolly's plot. One of the major attractions in the plot is the oldest planted teak tree whose girth is around 4.5 m and height is around 50m . it also hosts the remainings of Chathu Menon in its teak gardens.

The two sides of the plot are being bordered by the rivers Chaliyar and Kurinjipuzha, and the other two sides by the dense forests of Kerala. Kurinjipuzha has the purest water in the region on all the seasons and it merges with the Chaliyar at the corner of the...

I had a privilege of visiting Nilambur, a hidden gem in Kerala, and I must say, it was an experience I will never forget. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the natural beauty of this place. The lush green forests, the rolling hills, and the sparkling waterfalls all combined to create a sense of tranquility and peace.

One of the highlights of my trip was visiting the Teak Museum, which is located in the oldest teak plantation in the world. I was fascinated by the history and significance of teak, and the museum did an excellent job of showcasing its importance.

Another must-visit attraction is Conolly's Plot, the oldest teak plantation in the world. Walking through the plantation, surrounded by towering teak trees, was a humbling experience. I felt tiny in comparison to the giant trees, and it was a great reminder of the beauty and...

First thing first, the hanging bridge is broken for last 3 years so the only way to cross the river and 'see' the REAL Conolly's Plot is by ferry. Now the catch is that the moment there is a bad weather/high rainfall then the ferry is prohibited which means one can't see the real thing!! And thats what happened with me today so a sad day as i missed the historical sight. You can walk in the outer area, see the river, the park with swings and eat in their cafetaria so please visit with that in mind and check on the ticket counter about the ferry before buying to...