THOLPETTY, WAYANAD

Wayand wildlife sanctuary situates along the northern region of Wayanad, which is bordering Coorg district of Karnataka. Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is connected to Muthanga and to the Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Flanked by towering mountain ranges on all four sides, Tholpetty covers an area of 345 SqKm. The sanctuary’s deciduous forest cover, rich in bio-diversity, is home to 900-odd wild elephants, apart from numerous other species of animals.

Location : It is 24 km east of Mananthavady and 8 km west to Negerhole National park.

How to reach : By air: Kozhikode Airport –  120 km, By rail: Kozhikode – 96 km, By road: KSRTC buses connect Tholpetty with all nearby towns

Sights around : Thirunelli temple, which is 32 kms from Mananthavady, Kuruva Island which is at 17 kms distance and Pakshipathalam which is 7.5 kms form Thirunelli

Safari in Tholpetty :  Available with entry from 7 am to am and 3pm to 5pm (Best season November to May)