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Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Constituted in the year 1984

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary: Elephants, sloth bears, sambars, deer etc. can
be found in the 55 Sq kms Sanctuary. Ph: 0490 2413160
Thodeekulam Shiva Temple: (34 km from Kannur) Located 2 km. from Kannavam
on the Thalasseri - Manant-havady road, this temple is famous for its
mural paintings. It is believed to have been consructed 2,000 years ago
and was closely connected with the Pazhassi Raja family of Kottayam.Ph:
0490 2301399
Pythal Mala: (65 km from Kannur) This enchanting hill station, situated
4,500 feet above sea level near the Kerala - Karnataka border, is rich in
flora and fauna. It is a 6 kms trek to the top of the hills.
Cherukunnu: The Anna Poorneswari Temple where the week long annual
festival falls in April. There is a Asthikalalaya near the temple.
Pazhassi Dam: (37 km East of Kannur) An ideal retreat for tourists, the
damsite is famous for its scenic beauty and the DTPC provides pleasure
boating facilities at the reservoir. Accomodation is available at the project
inspection Bungalow and its dormitories.
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