Conolly’s Plot – The oldest Teak Plantation in the world

Conolly’s Plot – The oldest Teak Plantation in the world

Nilambur in the Malappuram district is situated close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. It is about 40 Km. from Malappuram. Conolly’s Plot, the oldest Teak Plantation in the world is 2 km from Nilambur Town. The plot was named in memory of H. V. Conolly, then Malabar District Collector, between 1841 and 1855 during the British Rule, who was instrumental in planting teak in the entire Nilambur area. The longest Hanging Bridge in Kerala, across the river Chaliyar will take one to the Conolly plot.

The cover depicts a photo of the Teak Plantation. The Cancellation depicts the hanging bridge on Chaliyar River. The stamp on the cover depicts Dibang Chirita Flower.  This special cover released on 19th November-2014 during Malappurampex 2014 ( KL/16/2014).