Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary

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 ...