Nilambur is a major town, a municipality and a Taluk in the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is located close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. This place is also known as ‘Teak Town’ because of the abundance of Nilambur teaks in this area; Which is a variety of a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. Unlike many Municipalities of India; Nilambur is covered with large amounts of vegetation making it close to nature and hence make it very scenic and inspiring.
In the British records, Nilambur and its surroundings are collectively described as Nilambur Valley. The hilly forested area of Nilambur Taluk forms a portion of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Nilambur is located about 90 km east of Ooty and 48 km southwest of Gudalur town, and 27 km northeast of Manjeri, on Ooty-Gudalur-Nilambur road.