Kalpetta: Kalpetta is the district headquarters of Wyanad and famous for its Jain temples. Ananthantha Jain temple at Puliyarmala is one of the landmarks of this town. Another pointer to this fact is the Glass Temple. The Chembra Peak (2100 m above SL) is situated around 14 km off west of Kalpetta and the highest point in Wyanad...
Edakkal Caves:
The Edakkal Caves are situated around 12 km off Sulthan Bathery at a height of 1000 metres MSL this is a major sport for trecking. The caves contain several paintings and pictorial writings of the New Stone Age Civilization.
Lekkidi:
With picturesque hill, gurgling streams and lush vegetation, Lakkadi is one of the highest sports in Wyanad, which is the gateway to Wyanad, Oftern subject to heavy rainfall..
Pakshipathalam: Close to Thirunelli, 7km from there is the bird-watchin center of Pakshippathalam. The place can be reached only by trekking
Manathavady: It is historically important as the last resting place of Pazhassi Raja who valiantly fought the British
Kuruva Islands: An excellent sport of eco-tourism, 16 km from Manathavady on the river Kabini. Apart from animals and birds, these islands have rich herbs, orchids and rare species of flowers.
Pazhassi Tomb: This Memorial of the "Lion of Kerala" The Veera Pazhassi Raja, who organised the guerilla pattern of warfare against the British East Indian company, is 32 Km northeast of Kalpetta. Muthanga Wildlife Santuary: an ever green tropical forest, It is 15kms away from Sultan Battery, as a continuous part of the area of the Mudumalai santuary in Tamil Nadu and the Bandipur sanctuary in Karnataka. |
