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River Crossing
An enthusiastic sporting activity

Karalad Lake: (16 kms from Kalpetta, 41 kms from Sultan Bathery, 25 kms
from Mananthavadi) A 7 acre lake with a charming grove surrounding it,
Karalad is now being developed as a recreational park with facilities for
boating and angling.
Thirunelli Temple: (64 kms from Kalpetta, 71 kms from Sultan Bathery, 29 kms
from Mananthavadi) Nestled amidst mountains and forests, the ancient
riverside temple of Thirunelli is a fine specimen of classical Kerala temple
architecture. Legend has it that this temple was dedicated by the Creator,
Lord Brahma to propitiate the Preserver, Lord Vishnu.
Uravu: (12 kms from Kalpetta, 23 kms from Sultan Bathery, 45 kms from
Mananthavadi) Uravu is an NGO that works in the area of indigenous
sciences and technology. They run a successful bamboo crafts design and
production centre along with a bamboo nursery. Uravu has a whole range
of functional and decorative products created out of this wonderful material
found so abundantly in Wayanad.
Punchavayal and Puthenangadi Jain Temples: (20 kms from Kalpetta, 18 kms
from Sultan Bathery, 21 kms from Mananthavadi) Apart from the Sultan
Bathery temple, there are other significant Jain remnants in Wayanad. The
temples at Punchavayal and Puthenangadi are the best known of these.
Thrissilery Shiva Temple: (50 kms from Kalpetta, 25 kms from Sultan Bathery, 41
kms from Mananthavadi) This stunning temple of rather perfect architectural
proportions, is inextricably linked with the Vishnu temple at Thirunelli.
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