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Pakshipathalam Hill Station in Kerala

Written by Sudhir Kumar

The idyllic hill resort nestled at an altitude of 1740 meters in the Brahmagiri hills, 7 km north-east of Thirunelli. Thirunelli lies at about 32 km from Mananthavady and about 66 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District, North Kerala.

As the name suggests, Pakshipathalam is home to a wide variety of different species of birds. One of the favored tourist destinations in Kerala, this scenic hill station, along with its exotic wildlife is sure to enthrall you on your tour to Pakshipathalam. Trekking is the only mode of traveling to Pakshipathalam and the trekking route runs through 17 km of dense forests. It is covered with dense forests, flowing streams and steep hills which make the trekking journey all the more challenging for tourists on tour to Pakshipathalam. Pakshipathalam is one of the Popular Travel Destinations.

Pakshipathalam is an idyllic hill resort located in the Brahmagiri hills, 7 km north-east of Thirunelli. Thirunelli is about 32 km from Mananthavady and about 66 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District, North Kerala. Trekking is the only mode of reaching Pakshipathalam and the trekking route runs through 17 km of wilderness.

About Pakshipathalam Hill Station in Kerala :

The hill station of Pakshipathalam, as the name itself suggests, is abode to numerous birds of various species. A major tourist destination in Kerala, this picturesque location, along with its exotic wildlife is sure to enthrall you on your tour to Pakshipattam.

The deep rock caves carved out of the blocks of rocks at the northern end of the Brahmagiri hills are home to a vast variety of birds and wild animals. The area is covered with dense forests, flowing streams and steep hills that make the trekking journey all the more challenging.

Wildlife in the area includes various rare species of birds besides elephants, tigers, jungle cats, civets, bison, peacocks, wood peckers etc. Bird Watchers can view some exotic species of birds from the watch tower of the Bird sanctuary which is situated nearby.Another major attraction of Pakshipathalam is a cave where ancient rishis (saints) were believed to have meditated.

The deep rock-cut caves at the northern end of the Brahmagiri hills act as abode to a vast variety of birds and wild animals. Among the wildlife attractions at Pakshipathalam are the various rare species of birds besides elephants, tigers, jungle cats, civets, bison, peacocks, wood peckers etc. A Tour to Pakshipathalam provides the unique experience of watching some of the most exotic species of birds from the watch tower of the Bird sanctuary which is situated nearby.Another major attraction of Pakshipathalam is a cave where ancient rishis (saints) were believed to have meditated.

Attractions of  Pakshipathalam :

Edakkal Caves : Situated on Ambukuthi Hills, Edakkal caves are 10 kilometers from Sultanbathery, in Wayanad district.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.

How to Reach Pakshipathalam :

By Air : Kozhikode is the nearest airport to the hill station of Pakshipathalam with its airport called the Karipur International Airport being located around 55 km from Pakshipathalam.

By Rail : The nearest railway station to Pakshipathalam is at Kozhikode from which the only way of accessing this quaint and historic hill station is by trekking.

By Road : The only way of reaching the slopes of Pakshipathalam is by trekking.

Activities : Trekking
Altitude : 1740m Above Sea Level
Location : Wayanad District, Kerala
Main Languages : Malayalam, Hindi, English
Temperature :  15 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celcius
Best time to visit  : September to May

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