Tholpetty-Kerala Tour and Travel Guide

Tholpetty–Fascinating Region of Environment

About Tholpetty Tour and Travel Guide

Full of lush natural forest as well as wildlife reserves, Tholpetty forms a portion of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Situated 20 kilometers from Mananthavady, this area has a lot of flora and fauna. You can find wild animals as well as birds and including leopards, bears, monkeys, elephants, tigers, langurs, and much more. The night safari is among the sought-after things to do in Tholpetty. It provides various opportunities for travelers to trace the wild creatures in this environmental zone. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Another attraction is the watchtower and from here you can see elephant herds, bison, as well as various other wild animals, which can be seen drinking water in the lake. A big portion of the forest is engulfed with Eucalyptus, Teak as well as Silver Oak trees. With jungle safari occurring two times a day, you can see various wild animals.. It is a must-see region for wildlife enthusiasts as well as lovers of nature. You can come here through Kerala environment trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

It is also well known for its big squirrels, mouse deer, spotted deer, langurs, tigers, panthers as well as leopards. As per the historical facts, the King of Malabar, Pazhassi Raja fought battles with the Colonial British in Tholpetty. Some of the well-known regions in and around Tholpetty are Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary, Thirunelli Temple, Kuruva Dweep, Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary as well as the Papanasini river. The Papanasini river moves down through the town and makes the sight even more picturesque. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages.

Entry fee to the island

It is cheap. INR 10 per person as per earlier rates.

Best time to see Tholpetty

Winters are the best time because of the pleasant weather.

Things To Do at Tholpetty

You can do environmental photography and wildlife research on the island. You can enjoy boating and bamboo rafting.

How to reach Tholpetty?

You can reach Kozhikode by rail or air. From here, you can take a four or two-wheeler and come by road.

Places to See at Tholpetty

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Tholpetty

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is an environmental region in Kerala that nurtures rare species of birds. This place is situated around 7 km from Thirunelli Temple in the north-eastern direction. You can come here through Kerala sanctuary trip packages.

Papanashini, Tholpetty

Papanasini River is said to wipe away all sins of the world related to any mortal. The region attracts a big huge crowd. You need special permission from the Forest Department in order to go to Pakshipathalam. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

Kuruva Dweep, Tholpetty

Kuruvadweep is a small picturesque island located in River Kabini in the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is the only island engulfed by fresh water. The placement as well as the geographical features of the site transform Kuruvadweep into an incredible spot of beauty. The intrinsic beauty of the area attracts travelers from various parts of the world. The landscape is a hotspot for nature walks. Here you can dive deep into the picturesque scenery and feel in unison with nature. It is hence frequented by locals. You can come here through the Kerala environment tour package conducted by Hellovisit.

Kuruvadweep has a 950-acre area and is engulfed by River Kabini as well as various other streams. Because of its location in the delta region, Kuruvadweep is in fact a group of islands that you can access by boats or rafts operated through Kerala tourism in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages. The island comprises thick forests having multiple types of flora and fauna. Because of this, the place is frequented by researchers as well as nature lovers. You can explore multiple areas by foot but in some areas, you need to explore by boat or a raft. The Forest Department officials keep these islands unpolluted as well as unharmed. Here you find the uncontaminated surroundings of nature. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Panchatirtha, Tholpetty

Situated in the southern direction of Thirunelli Temple, you can reach Panchatheertha, a pious pond that is said to be the fusion point of five tirthas or rivers- Sankha, Chakra, Badma, Gatha as well as Sripaada. You can come here through Kerala religious trip package.