Teak Museum

Teak Museum

A visit to the Teak Museum located at Nilambur in the Malappuram district of Keala will enlighten you about this wonder wood appreciated worldwide for producing excellent furniture. After a careful survey of the climate and geological features of Nilambur, British planters found this place ideal for teak plantation. Since 1840, World's first teak plantation at Nilambur has been producing quality timber to cater to our needs. The Teak Museum, Nilambur, Kerala voices the historical legacy of Nilambur as the pioneering teak growing place.

The Teak Museum was established at the campus of the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI). The wide range of exhibits includes teak poles in varied sizes and quality derived during the processing period. Several parts of the teak like foliage, flowers, fruits and bark gives viewers a complete idea about the different stages in the life cycle of this precious tree. Besides you can also find details about teak growing activity like different methods of seed-grading, pre sowing treatment, vegetative propagation of teak and preparation of teak stumps.

Another remarkable display item of the Teak Museum, Nilambur, Kerala is the widespread root system of a 55 year old teak tree. Another impressive section furnishes useful information about physical disorders of teak, disease-causing insects and pests, plantation and other nursery diseases.

The portraits of great visionaries who sketched out the foundations of the plantation forestry in India like H. V. Conolly, Chathu Menon and T. F. Bourdillion are other attractions of the Teak Museum. Flaunting a mini auditorium for audio-visual presentations the Teak Museum, Nilambur, Kerala also boasts of a rare collection of informative books on teak.

How to Go to the Teak Museum, Nilambur, Kerala

Nearest Railway Station: Nilambur, about 3 km from the Teak Museum.

Nearest Airport: Karipur International Airport, about 36 km from Malappuram.

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