Wayanad City Guide
Thirunelly temple (32 km northeast of Mananthavady):
Surrounded by Kambamala, Karimala and Varadiga, the Thirunelly temple is a
marvel of temple architecture. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite
columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite. The
crystal clear waters of the Papanasini river running downhill add to the
enchantment of the place.
Pazhassi tomb (32
km northeast of Kalpetta): The memorial of the 'Lion of Kerala' -
Veera Pazhassi Raja - who organised the guerilla
warfare against the British East India Company, is situated at
Mananthavady. The Pulpally cave is where Pazhassi took refuge until he was
captured by the British.
The Glass Temple of Kottamunda (20
km away from Kalpetta): This temple is located on the slope of
Vellarimala and is dedicated to Parswanatha Swamy of the Jain faith. The
mirrors inside the temple walls reflect images of the icons in the
temple's sanctum sanctorum.
Pakshipathalam (10 km from Thirunelly): This place can be
accessed only by trekking. Rare species of birds can be sighted from the
watch tower of this bird sanctuary.
Boys town (15 km
north of Mananthavady): Herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture
unit, perma-culture centre etc., established by the Wayanad Social Service
Society and Jean Park (the Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal
gardening) are situated here.
Festivals :
Valliyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple: Located 8 km east of Mananthavady town,
the temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. The two week long festival in
February/March is attended by hundreds of tribals Thirunelly temple
(August) Seethadevi Temple (January) Pallikkunnu Church (February)
Nadavayal St. Thomas Church (January) Varambatta Mosque (March) Mardoni
Mosque (March - April)
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