Location:7 km northeast of Thirunelli , which is about 32 km from
Mananthavady, and about 66 km from Kalpetta, Wayanad district, north
Kerala.
Altitude: 1740m above sea level.
Wayanad, the northern hill district of Kerala, is covered with dense,
moist deciduous forests teeming with elephants, tigers, jungle cats,
civets, bison, peacocks, wood peckers and numerous other animals and
birds. In the sylvan solitude of this land, perched at a 1740 m above
sea level is Pakshipathalam, a picturesque sleepy little place.
Pakshipathalam - the very name of the place refers to its large population
of birds. Here virgin forests, rivulets and steep hills together offer
challenging avenues for trekking. A cave which rishis (saints) are
believed to have used for meditation in ancient times, has become
a major attraction for tourists. This hill station offers great opportunities
for bird watching
Close by is Kuruvadweep, an island (dweep) well known for its rare
ecology. Located 17 km from Mananthavady, Kuruvadweep is a 950 acre
stretch of evergreen forests on the banks of the Kabani river, and
home to rare species of birds, orchids and herbs.
Getting there:
One has to obtain special permission from forest department to go
to Pakshipathalam. District Tourism Promotion Council arranges vehicle,
guides and camping apparatus to the tourists on hire.
Pakshipathalam is about 7 km away from Thirunelli and trekking is
the only mode of reaching this
place. Thirunelli is about 32 km from Mananthavady.
Nearest railway station : Kozhikode, about 106 km from Mananthavady.
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about
23 km from Kozhikode town
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