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Kuruva Island
Kuruva Island is around 950 acres of evergreen forest on the banks of River
Themkabani. It is 17 kms east of Mananthavadi. The island is a repository of rare species of birds, animals, orchids and herbs.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills is situated 7kms north east of
Thirunelly. This picturesque bird watching centre is located at a formidable height of 1740 m above sea level. One has to trek 17 kms through wild forest to reach
'Pakshipathalam'. The deep rock caves at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri is the habitat of a number of rare species of birds.
Edakkal Caves
Situated 12kms south of Sultan Bathery, The Edakkal Caves at Ambukutty Mala is a pre-historic rock shelter formed naturally out of a strange disposition of three huge boulders making one to rest on the other two with its bottom jutting out in between and serving as the roof. The discovery of the cave and its identification as a prehistoric site were quite accidental by F.
Fawcett, the then superintendent of police. They speak of a highly civilized people at an early centre of human habitation. Edakkal rock engravings stand out distinct among the magnitude of prehistoric visual archives of paintings and graphic signs all over the world. It is the world's richest pictographic gallery of its kind. Edakkal literally means a "stone in between".
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
This waterfall is about 30 m in height and gives a panoramic view. It is located 12 kms southeast of Kalpetta
Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty Waterfalls has a cascading waterfall in three tiers, from a height of 500
metres. It is located 12kms east of Meppadi
Sentinal Rock Water Fall
Sentinal Rock Water Fall is 22kms at Soochipara near Meppadi, south of
Kalpetta. A three step water fall of more than 200m in height with a fantastic scenery provides for white water rafting, swimming, bathing, etc., The tree top huts at Soochipara will give unique view of the valleys of Western
Ghats. It is also an ideal place for rock climbing.
Soochipara Waterfalls
Soochipara Waterfalls is located 22 kms from Hotel Green Gates. One can reach the waterfalls only after a 2-km walk into the dense equatorial forest of
Wayanad.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills is situated 7kms north east of
Thirunelly. This picturesque bird watching centre is located at a formidable height of 1740 m above sea level. One has to trek 17 kms through wild forest to reach
'Pakshipathalam'. The deep rock caves at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri is the habitat of a number of rare species of birds.
Tusharagiri
Famous for its trekking tracks, Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in
Wayanad.
Banasura Dam
The largest earth dam in India, Banasura Dam is 15 kms northwest of
Kalpetta. This large expanse of water is bounded on one side with magnificent hills of heavenly charm.
Pookot Lake
Pookot Lake is located in between Wayanad and Kozhikode (Calicut) half an hour travel from
Kalpetta. Meadows and trees on all sides surround this natural fresh water lake. Its serenity is a heaven for peace loving travelers.
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