It recognised as the cultural capital of Travancore, Pandalam hosts educational institutions ranging from reputed schools to post graduate, training, Ayurveda,[3] and engineering colleges.

The Kerala state government plans to make the place a special Township,[4] by including the Pandalam municipality and Kulanada panchayat.

Nooranad Padanilam Parabrahma Temple, which is famous for its Maha Shivaratri Kettukazhcha is located 8 Km South West of Pandalam town.

Three days prior to the Makaravilakku festival, the Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments) are taken in a procession from Pandalam to Sabarimala.

[11] It is believed that the Pandya kings of Tamil Nadu fled to Pandalam in the face of an attack from Cholas[12] and settled there in the land they bought from Kaipuzha Thampan, a landlord.