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Wayanad (Mananthavady)

(3000 Ft Above Sea Level)

(Also known as Mananthavady )

Kerala | India
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Wayanad (Mananthavady) is categorised as Plantations


Kuruvadweep (Nivalink Trip Dated - 11 May 2017)
Kuruvadweep (Nivalink Trip Dated - 11 May 2017)
Kuruvadweep (Nivalink Trip Dated - 11 May 2017)
Kuruvadweep (Nivalink Trip Dated - 11 May 2017)
Nilgiri Woodpigeon found in Wayanad Photo Courtesy Shyamal
Pazhassi Memorial (Photo Courtesy: Saraths) (Nivalink Trip Dated - 12 February 2010)
Valliyoorkkavu Temple (Nivalink Trip Dated - 12 February 2010)

Reasons to Visit
  • Mananthavady is a small town on the banks of Mananthavady Puzha a tributary of the Kabini River in the Wayanad district
  • Mananthavady is the base for Pakshipathalam, a boulder - strewn area in the forests of the Bramhagiri hills, excellent for trekking and bird watching.
  • Mananthavady is base point to access Kuruva Deep Island and the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary are accessible from here.
  • Mananthavady lies enroute from Calicut to Nagarhole Park and therefore good for a stopover. There are a number of plantation type resorts and homestays which offer confortable and activity centric stays for guests.
Recommendations
  • Destinations in Kerala offering Bird Watching"The Kuruva islands (10 kms from Mananthavady) comprise of three densely wooded uninhabited islands covering an area of 950 acres in the middle of the river. Kuruvadweep as its popularly called is a prime bird watching site where many exotic birds are sighted in Winter. Guests staying in Banasura, Sultan Battery and Wayanad area make a day visit to the area."
Access Information

Wayanad (Mananthavady) has 6 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment2
Premium1
Experiential3
Type of HotelsCount
Homestay2
Resort2
Bungalow2

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Wayanad (Mananthavady) has 16 Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

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Add On1
Biking1
Cycling7
Hiking2
Trekking6

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List of Service Add Ons for Wayanad (Mananthavady)

Add On

Services Rates Starting From
Coffee TrailsRs. 5300

Biking

Services Rates Starting From
The Wild WayanadRs. 3534

Cycling

Services Rates Starting From
A Glimpse of WayanadRs. 1056
A ride through the Heart of South Wayanad (Kalpetta)Rs. 3534
A Trail full of Tales and TailsRs. 3534
Coffee TrailsRs. 5300
The Foothills of WayanadRs. 3534
The Hills and Waters of WayanadRs. 3168
The Two States RideRs. 3534

Hiking

Services Rates Starting From
A Peaceful HikeRs. 2945
Hike to the Warrior Queens ForestsRs. 4712

Trekking

Services Rates Starting From
Trek through Plantations and ForestsRs. 2000
Trek to a Demon MountainRs. 4712
Trek To Heaven LakeRs. 4712
Trek to ParadiseRs. 4224
Trek to the Caves of NirvanaRs. 4712
Trek to the Land of Tigers and Hidden GodsRs. 4712

9 Travel Ideas listed for Wayanad (Mananthavady). Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Bird watching in Wayanad
  • Experiences in Kerala
  • Exploring in Tholpetty Sanctuary
  • Jain Temples In Wayanad
  • Plantation Highlands in Kerala
  • Tirunelli Pilgrimage
  • Trekking in Wayanad
  • Wayanad – An activity getaway
  • Wayanad Tree House Experience

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    The tomb of the king Pazhassi Raja, who fought the British with the help of Kurichiya warriors, is in Mananthavady.
    Heritage Site
    Royal Heritage
    1
    Valliyoorkkavu is an ancient devi temple at 3 kilometers from Mananthavady.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    3
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kuruvadweep (10 km from Mananthavady) is a fragile delta system on the Kabini River. The island of evergreen forest is uninhabited and home to a wide range of birds, orchids and herbs. The island surrounded by streams and river can be accessed using rafts or fiber boats run by Kerala Tourism. Entrance to the island is restricted and monitored by Kerala Forest Dept.
    Activity, Rides
    Boating, Bird Watching
    10
    Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram is an ancient Hindu Temple in Wayanad situated on the highest peak in the areas of Karingari, Paliyana and Tharuvana.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    11

    Pallikunnu Church is a Latin Catholic church in the name of Our Lady of Lourdes at 14 km from Kalpetta is a renowned Pilgrim centre in north Kerala.

    Church
    Latin Catholic
    19
    Kanavu is an alternative school/commune in Wayanad, set up by writer, activist and film director K. J. Baby for local tribal communities. The schools activities include performances of traditional plays and music, as well as martial arts (Kalarippayattu) training.
    Institute
    Social Welfare
    20
    Varambatta Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Wayanad
    Mosque or Dargah
    Mosque
    21
    Banasura Sagar Dam is one of the biggest Earth dam in Asia and it attracts lot of tourists for Boating.
    Lake or Riverside, Rides
    Reservoir, Dam
    22
    Sree Kottiyoor Mahadeva Kshetram is a Lord Shiva Temple at Kottiyoor and is is one of the renowned Lord Shiva temples of North Malabar. This Shiva Temple also known as the Kasi of South (Dakshina Kaasi).
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    23
    Anantnath Swami Temple is a Jain temple at 6 km from Kalpetta and is dedicated to Ananthnath Swami, a Jain Tirthankar.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Jain Temple
    26
    The Pykara Lake formed after a dam was constructed on Pykara river. There are two waterfalls over 50 meters height that are popularly known as Pykara falls and are a major tourist attraction. Enroute one also stops over at Shooting point, a point where many movies were shot in past.
    Lake or Riverside, Natural Wonders
    High Altitude Lake, Waterfall
    26
    Thirunelli Temple is a very ancient Lord Vishnu temple and a major pilgrim centre in Wayanad North Kerala. Thirunelli Temple lies on the Karnataka Border on the foothills of Brahmagiri hills and often base point for treks to Brahmagiri.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Vishnu
    30
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)

    Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in North Wayanad bordering Coorg and Nagarhole areas is where guests arrive for Forest walks, jeep safaris and bird watching. Indian Gaur, Deer are widely seen alongwith wide ranging birds.

    Activity
    Walking, Jeep Safaris
    20
    A popular trek route with medium difficulty level, takes about 3 hours to reach to the top. Along the way one can stop over at Meenmutty waterfalls, a 900+ ft high waterfall. The hilltop offers spectacular views of the Banasurasagar Lake and the reserve forests around the area. Permission is required to be obtained for trekking up Banasura Hill.
    Adventure
    Trekking
    21
    Pakshipathalam (5000+ ft asl) is a cave that is said to have been used by rishis in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the name of Munikal cave.
    Activity, Heritage Site
    Bird Watching, Caves
    30

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Average Day / Night Temperature of Sulthan Bathery,Kerala,India

January
29°C / 15°C
February
30°C / 17°C
March
32°C / 19°C
April
33°C / 20°C
May
30°C / 21°C
June
25°C / 19°C
July
27°C / 19°C
August
26°C / 19°C
September
27°C / 19°C
October
26°C / 18°C
November
27°C / 16°C
December
27°C / 16°C

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Getting There

Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
KartikulamA riverside area at about 9 kms from Mananthavady enroute to Kuruva IslandGetaway1
Tholpetty24 kms North of Mananthavady on the edge of Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary bordering South Coorg areas of KuttaGetaway-
ChapparamChapparam is located 24 kms west of Mananthavady in a tribal area and where guests arrive for an experience of Tribal heritage.Getaway/Experiential-
CherakaraCherakara is a plantation area 10 kms from MananthavadyGetaway/Experiential2
Nearest Airport in Wayanad (Mananthavady)
  • Kannur International Aorport ( CNN ) , Kannur-94 Kms
Nearest Railway Stations in Wayanad (Mananthavady)
  • Thalassery ( TLY ), Telicherry-82 Kms
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