NILAMBUR TEAK PLANTATION ,Located 2 km from Nilambur town in Malappuram district is the oldest teak plantation in the world. Formed in the 1840s, it is spread across a huge area of 2.31 hectares. It was named after its creator, H.V. Conolly, the collector of Malabar district at the time.
The Conolly plot is the oldest teak tree, Kannimari is a rare attraction. Conolly plot extends across 2.31 hectares beside the Chaliyar River at Aruvakode. On the Nilambur – Gudallur road stands the world’s first Teak Museum. This museum is a sub-centre of the Kerala Forest Research Institute.Nilambur Teak Museum is of its kind museum in the world. The teak Museum was founded in the year 1995. This was done due to the historical importance of teak in this region. The first teak tree was planed by Britishers in the year 1840 in Nilambur which is now in the Malappuram district of Kerela.This museum is dedicated to the unique species – teak, which produces one of the most ideal timbers that can be used for numerous purposes such as handicrafts, building ships, and much more.It aims at educating visitors about the various aspects of teak – history, cultivation, utilization, management, morphology, harvesting, physical disorders of teak, etc.
The museum is located within the campus of Kerela Forest Research Institute Sub Center at Nilambur and has been operational since 21st May 1995. Apart from displaying teak trunks of varying thickness and ages, the museum also boasts of a collection of over 300 butterflies, moths, and insects.
Additionally, there are also artistic representations of teak trees in the form of paintings and pictures. This museum serves as a window to the beautiful world of teak plantation. Since then the teak plantation has spread to form huge forests full of teak trees. There are many logs in the museum that is 100 years old but are in excellent condition.
The plantation is a popular tourist destination, attracting nature enthusiasts, researchers, and history buffs. Visitors can explore the vast teak forests, learn about the history of the plantation, and observe various teak tree species. Efforts are made to preserve and sustainably manage the teak forests at Nilambur Teak Plantation to ensure the long-term availability of this valuable timber resource.
Visiting Nilambur Teak Plantation offers a unique opportunity to witness the rich history and biodiversity of this renowned teak forest and learn about the importance of teak in the region’s heritage and economy.
