ASAP WAYANAD NEWSLETTER Vol : 9 | Page 4

Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary

It is the protected network of Bandipur forest of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Tholpetty sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

valliyoorkavu temple

a temple dedicated to Vana Durga, Badrakalli and Jala Durga. The annual 15 days temple festival at Valiyoorkavu is the grandest of Wayanad district and the largest congregation of tribes in the district.

pakshipathalam

Is a trekking point 7km north east of Thirunelli hills with dense forest and diverse flora and fauna. Its peculiarity lies in the richness of bird species.

September 2017