Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple

Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple

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This Temple is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, it served as a Hindu shrine, an important centre for commercial activity and eventually as a battery (ammunition store) for Tipu Sulthan's marching armies.

Apart from this temple, there are other significant jain remnants in Wayanad. The temples at Punchavayal and Puthenangadi are the best known of these. With their beautifully carved pillars now partly ruined, and the area rather derelict, these sites exude a peculiar airomystery. The temple is 24 Kms. away from kalpetta, 12 Kms. away from Sulthan Bathery and 41 Kms. away from Mananthavady.

Best Season:
Anytime

Emergency Details:

Transport Terminals:
Sulthan Bathery (12 Kms away)

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode, about 97 km from Sultan Bathery
Nearest Airport: Karipur international airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode

Pookkot Lake

Pookkot Lake 

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A natural fresh water lake of about eight hectares surrounded by evergreen forest and rolling hills of Sugandhagiri. It's not just a natural fresh water lake on the Western Ghats. The Pookkot Lake is the only one of its kind in Kerala. A fresh water aquarium with large variety of fish is an added attraction. Boating facilities, Children's Park and shopping centre for handicrafts and spices of Wynad are arranged by District Tourism Promotion Council.

Wayanad lies at an altitude varying from 700 - 2100 metres above the sea level. The district has the highest number of tribal settlements in Kerala. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk (taluk is a sub division of a district), through which the road from Kozhikode ascends the Wayanad plateau over the mind boggling bends and ridges, are the highest locations of Wayanad district.

Best Season:
August To May

Transport Terminals:
Vythiri.

Location :
3 km south of Vythiri town, Wayanad district.

Altitude :
2100 metres above sea level.

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station : Kozhikode about 63 km .From Kozhikode buses are available to Wynad. Get down at Thalippuzha and walk one km to the lake.
Nearest Airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 93 km. From Kozhikode buses are available to Wynad. Get down at Thalippuzha and walk one km to the lake.(mathrubhumi)

Seetha Lava-Kusha Temple

Seetha Lava-Kusha Temple

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This is the only known temple dedicated to Lava and Kusha, the sons of Lord Rama. Local legends connect this region with many important episodes from the Ramayana. As the favoured shrine of the Pazhassi Raja, this temple has traditionally permitted entry to devotees from all faiths. It was constructed by Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and so was his favorite.

Location

Near Pulpally town. 25 km from Sulthan Bathery and 34 km from Kalpetta

How to reach

By road: Buses are available from Bathery and Kalpetta . Get down at Pulpally.

Stay

Stay at Bathery.
(mathrubhumi)

Kanthanpara Waterfalls

Kanthanpara Waterfalls

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This waterfall is about 30 m in height and gives a panoramic view. It is located 12 kms southeast of Kalpetta

Best Season:
September to May

Emergency Details:
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Transport Terminals:
Meppadi

Location:
12 kms southeast of Kallpetta

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode
Nearest Airport: Karipur international airport

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Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary 

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This sanctuary in Karnataka state extends over an area of 643.39 sq km. The park houses diverse species of plant and animal life.

Best Season:
November to May

Visiting time: 0600 - 0800 hrs and 1500 -1730 hrs


Emergency Details:
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Transport Terminals:
Mananthavady

Location:
40 kms away from Mananthavady

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station : Thalassery in Kannur district is about 80 km from Mananthavady
Nearest Airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 106 km

Chethalayam Waterfalls

Chethalayam Waterfalls 

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Chethalayam Waterfalls is located 12kms from Sultan Bathery. One has to trek around 4kms from Chethalayam for having a glimpse of this lovely waterfall.

Best Season:
November to May

Emergency Details:
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Transport Terminals:
Nearest Town: Sulthan Bathery (12 kms away)

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode, about 97 km from Sultan Bathery
Nearest Airport: Karipur international airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode(mathrubhumi)

Pallikunnu church

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Pallikkunnu Church is a famous pilgrim centre of Wayanad. This Latin Catholic church dedicated to Lourdes mother was built by a French priest Fr. Jefraine in 1905 at Meenangadi, about 19 km from Kalpetta.

The major festival of the church falls in the month of February. Another peculiarity of the church is that several rituals and practices of the church resemble that of Hindu temples.

Location

19 km from Kalpetta

How to reach

By road: Catch a bus from Kalpetta to Vilmbumbukandam or Venniyode and get down at Pallikunnu stop

Festival

Annual two-week festival in February 2 to 18(mathrubhumi)