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Thirunelli Temple  is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala. The temple is at an altitude of about 900 meters in north Wayanad in a valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful forests. It is 32 kilometers away from Manathavady. There is only limited historic and archaeological information on the place , though it is beyond dispute, that Thirunelli was once an important town and pilgrim center in the middle of an inaccessible jungle valley surrounded by mountains on four sides . There exists records proof that Thirunelli at the time of Tamil Chera king Bhaskara Ravi Varma I (962–1019 CE) was an important town and pilgrim center in South India. In the dense jungles surrounding temple, the ruins of two ancient villages can be found. Noted historian V. R. Parameswaran Pillai in his book Thirunelli Documents states that this temple was once an integral part of the early recorded history of Kerala. The Malabar Manuel, written...

Brahmagiri hill, is a part of the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border between Kodagu district in Karnataka state in the north and Wayanad district of Kerala state on the south . Brahmagiri Hill is situated  at  a height of 1608 meters. The hill is a beautiful tourist attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hill is densely forested and has a lot of wildlife. Thirunelli Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lies on the side of Brahmagiri. This temple is known as Dakshina Kasi or the Kasi of the South. The temple was constructed in an ancient style and includes 30 granite pillars. According to legend, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma himself. Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 meters is another attraction on Brahmagir Hills. Pakshipathalam is a cave that is said to have been used by rishis in ancient times. Pakshipathalam is home to several species of birds and is an ornithologist's paradise. The deep rock caves, formed among th...

Changala Maram or Chain Tree is a major attraction for travelers who pass through the Calicut- Wayanad route. You can see steel chains hanging from the branch of the tree. The tree has a story to tell. The myth of the tree is associated with the tribal chief Karinthandan ,who lived between 1700-1750 AD. During the British colonial era Wayanad didn’t have any developed roads. Wayanad was blessed with dense forests and hills only the tribes knew the paths through these forests.  Karinthandan  belonged to the Paniya  tribe ,he was the chief of that tribal community . He knew every path in the forest.So when the British Viceroy announced reward for to those who find a way from Thamarassery to Wayanad  to through the forest ,a British engineer  took the help of Karinthandan to find the route . After discovering  the hidden routes in the forest the engineer took Karinthandan to the top of the hill and shot him dead ,so that he could take the credit for ...

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2,100 m above sea level. It is located eight kilometer south of Kalpetta, near to the town of Meppady . Chembra peak adjoins Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. From the town of Meppady you can reach the peak through walking. The peak is visible from almost all parts of Wayanad. It is an ideal place destination for trekking activities. You have to take prior permission from the Meppady forest office before going for a trek at Chembra Peak. The forest office will be open on all days. Overnight camping is not allowed at Chembra peak as there is a threat from wild animals. It will take at least 3 hours to reach the top point of Chembra peak. On the way to the peak, you can see a heart shaped lake, which is said to have never dried up. It is one of the topmost attractions of this peak. This lake is known as 'hridhayathadakam' , the name derived from two words Hridhayam and Thadakam. Meaning of hridh...

Wayanad is known for its beautiful nature and geographical features. But there is one another thing that’s make Wayanad famous, its food items. Wayanad is part of the Malabar region of Kerala. There is umpteen number of variety Malabar food items available in Wayanad.  Some of the food items are the following , which every tripper should try . VazakaiPoriyal (Raw Banana) It’s a tasty dish made of bananas and coconut. Bananas and Coconut  cooked with tasty spices to make this food. Pazham nirachathu It’s a very tasty snack made up of Bananas. It made by stuffing coconut mixture in banana dipped in Maida and fried.  It is really a delicious and nutritious snack.  Kalan Milagu Kalan Milagu is a classic mushroom dish with peppercorns, with  an added zing of garlic and onions. These pepper mushrooms make for an excellent side dish and are usually served with rice. Meen Chuttully Mullet fish cooked with slightly burnt shallots. Served with grille...

Wayanad  is one favorite place for every trekker . There is a spot in Wayanad , which  has captured the mindset of every trekker, ornithologists and nature lovers is the Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary. Here virgin forests, streams and steep hills together offer challenging avenues for trekking.  It   is a natural rock cave at the northern end of the Brahmagiri Hills. Situated at an altitude of 1740m and accessible only by trekking, Pakshipathalam is home to several species of birds and is an ornithologist's paradise. It is located in the Brahmagiri Hills near Thirunelly. There is a cave here, which according to legend, was used by rishis (saints) for meditation in ancient times . The deep rock caves; formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri are the abode of various birds and wild beasts. It  is believed that Garuda, the vehicle of  Vishnu and the King of birds, stands guard over his subjects ...