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.

Jain temple Sulthan Batheri

Jain temple Wayanad is an important tourist spot for Jains and multi cultural guests. This is an excellent piece of Jain architecture. It is a must see not only for Jains but also for other tourists and multi cultural guest who are on visit to the heavenly Wayanad. The temple is very small in area, just like any Ganesha temple, we see everywhere in Bangalore or in other places. The main deity is reported to have been that of Mahavir. Tipu Sulthan during his sojourn occupied this temple and stored his armoury in the temple and hence the name Sulthan Batheri.

Jain temple Wayanad is known to be constructed in the thirteenth century. Jain temple Wayanad is also known by the name Ananthanatha swami temple. Ananthanatha swami temple is an excellent spiritual spot. This Jain temple Wayanad is dedicated to the great Jain saint by name Ananthanatha swami. This temple and its surroundings have served as an essential place for commercial developments. It is sad to note that the beautiful pillars of Ananthanatha swami temple are ruined due to several reasons.

How to Reach:

Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode, about 97 km from Sultan Bathery

Nearest Airport: Karipur international airport, about 23 km from Kozhikode