Sunday, April 28, 2013

Kuruva Island(Kuruva deep)




Kuruva Island is situated on the tributaries of the river Kabani and is a fabulous picnic spot. Its serene silence and wide expanse of the evergreen forest leaves you astonishing. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island.

It is located 17 km from Mananthavady, Kuruva Island is a vast island of 950 acres abundantly rich with green forest. The Kabini river splits into two with Kuruva dweep between it and then join again.This two tributaries of the Kabini river – Panamaram and Mananthavady provide options for bamboo rafting and boat rides. The main attraction is a nature walk. There are designated areas and paths in the island for the walk. The island is inhabited and hence an ideal spot for sight seeing. It is very far from the turbulence of city life making it an exotic place for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the nature. It is closed during monsoon (June to September).

How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station : Kozhikode, about 97 kms by road from Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady .
Nearest Airport : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, nearly 120 kms from Sulthan Bathery.

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