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Thusharagiri
Land and water have struck an
extraordinary kinship

Thusharagiri: (50 km East of Kozhikode) As the name suggests, land and
water have struck an extraordinary kinship here. Famous for its trekking
tracks, Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in Wayanad. Trekkers start early
morning from the second waterfall and climb uphill through the pristine,
dense evergreen forests populated with exotic birds and wildlife to reach
Vythiri by evening. Tusharagiri also abounds in rubber, arecanut, pepper,
ginger and spice plantations. Thenpara at the height of 75 mts is the
highest among three waterfalls. Ph: 80864 42570.
Tali Temple: Built in the 14th century by Swamy Thirumulpad, the Zamorin,
within his palace complex, this temple was the venue of Revathy
Pattathanam, the annual cultural and intellectual event. The Tali temple is
a fine example of the total integration that can exist between wood and
laterite, which is a remarkable feature of the Kerala style of architecture.
Jain Temple: The two temples in this compound at Trikkovil lane have exquisitely painted interiors and elaborately carved porticos. It is a renowned
pilgrimage centre.
Parsi Anju Amman Baug: This Fire temple on SM Street dates back to the
period when the Parsis, lured by the trade opportunities, settled in
Kozhikode about 200 years ago.
Mannur Temple: (12 km from Kozhikode) Modelled like the Siva Temple at
Tiruvannur, this exquisitely carved Gajaprathista styled laterite structure is
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