Pookat lake: A
natural fresh water lake surrounded
by evergreen forest and rolling
hills. A fresh water aquarium with
large variety of fish is an added
attraction. Tourists can also avail
of boating facilities, children's
park, and a shopping centre for
handicrafts and spices
Kuruvadweep: This
950 acre, uninhabited island on
the eastward bound Kabani river
is an ideal picnic spot. The wooded
stretch of land is home to rare
species of birds, orchids and herbs.
Thirunelly Temple:
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.
Thirunelli temple:
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:
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:
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:
This place can be accessed only
by trekking. Rare species of birds
can be sighted from the watch tower
of this bird sanctuary.
Boy's Town: 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
Chembra Peak:
At 2100 m above mean sea level,
Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad
and is an ideal area for trekking.
