Kottakkal

Kottakkal (12 km from Malappuram) is a town whose name has now become synonymous for the Arya Vaidyasala. The vaidyashala was established in the year 1902 by vaidyratnam PS Varier and is one of the earliest one to offer ayurvedic treatment. The vaidyashala has both a free as well as a non charitable hospital that treat around 500000 people every year. For tourists interested in the treatment, it is advisable that an advance booking be made because the rush is always great here.