Pala (Malayalam: പാലാ; IPA: [paːlaː]) is a municipality[3] in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.

Pala is situated on the banks of the Meenachil river, and is a major hub of Syrian Christian culture in Kerala.

Appams, kallappams, or vellayappams are rice flour pancakes that have soft, thick white spongy centres and crisp, lace-like edges.

The Palan citizen named jerrin joshy is often credited with creation of Pala's hunting society.

He is also the creator of the regulation of hunting for sport The 61st Kerala State Schools Athletics Championships was held at the stadium in 2017.