Where is it Situated?

By Air
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport – 86.5 km
By Train
Nearest railway station is at Shoranur Junction Railway Station – 27.2 km
By Road
Ottappalam (14 km) and Palakkad (32 km) are the closest towns to reach. There are also regular buses from Palakkad Municipal Bus Station and Ottappalam to the Thiruvilwamala.

About
Thiruvilwamala, about 13 km southeast of Ottappalam, is a hilly village noted for its rustic charm. It is known more as a sacred place than as a tourist destination. There is a place called Bharathakhandam here through which flows the River Nila. Hence, the river is also known as Bharatapuzha.
The main attraction here is the ancient Sree Rama temple and the Punarjani Caves. The Punarjani Caves are natural tunnels in a rocky cliff and it is believed that if you navigate your way through them, you will have the privilege of being reborn as a human being. Only men are allowed to go through the caves.
The Ekadashi day of the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam (December) is considered the most auspicious day to perform this ritual. Legends say that Lord Parasurama, one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, came here and went through the caves to atone for his sin of annihilating the Kshathriya community.
The place is also known for the Ivor Mutt, believed to be set up by the Pandava princes. It is situated on the banks of River Nila and is famous for ceremonies performed for the dead.