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Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India.

Brahmagiri Hills

The Karnataka side of Pakshipathalam is called Brahmagiri Hills. This area is also accessible from Irupu Falls in Karnataka.

Etymology

Pakshi means bird in Malayalam. Pathalam means the underworld of the demons.

Location

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is located seven kilometers northeast of Thirunelli town. The hill is 32 kilometers away from the district headquarters of Kalpetta. The hill lies 1740 m above sea level.^[1] Papanasini River flows from Brahmagiri hill and irrigates the area. This river is believed to have the capacity to wash away all sins as the word 'papa' means sin and 'nashini' means destroy in Malayalam.

Attractions

Pakshi Pathalam is rich in bird diversity. There is a cave here which is believed to be used by saints of olden times.^[2] The undulating hills of Pakshipathalam are also famous as a trekking site.^[3]

References

^ "Google Maps".
^ "Pakshipathalam - a trekking site in Wayanad".
^ "ഉറപ്പായും പോയിരിക്കേണ്ട കേരളത്തിലെ ചില ട്രക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകള്‍". www.azhimukham.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016.

11°55′39″N 75°59′51″E / 11.927498°N 75.997395°E / 11.927498; 75.997395

[1] "Google Maps".

[2] "Pakshipathalam - a trekking site in Wayanad".

[3] "ഉറപ്പായും പോയിരിക്കേണ്ട കേരളത്തിലെ ചില ട്രക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകള്‍". www.azhimukham.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016.

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+{{Short description|Bird sanctuary in India}}
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 {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
 [[File:Munikal Caves.JPG|thumb|Munikal Caves (Pakshi Pathalam)]]
 [[File:Pakshipathalam watch tower.JPG|thumb|Pakshipathalam Watchtower]]
-'''Pakshi Pathalam''' is a [[Bird Sanctuary]] and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India.
+'''Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary''' is a [[bird sanctuary]] and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India.
 [[File:Pakshipathalam - views from the way to Pakshipathalam from Thirunelli (108).jpg|thumb|Trekking at Pakshipathalam]]
 [[File:Pakshipathalam - views from the way to Pakshipathalam from Thirunelli (1).jpg|thumb|Kerala Forest Board on Pakshipathaam route]]
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 ==Location==
-Pakshi Pathalam is located seven kilometer northeast of Thirunelli town.  The hill is 32 kilometers away from the district headquarters of Kalpetta.  The hill lies 1740 m above sea level.<ref>https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/11%C2%B055'39.0%22N+75%C2%B059'50.6%22E/@11.927498,75.9952009,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d11.927498!4d75.997395?hl=en</ref>
+Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is located seven kilometers northeast of Thirunelli town.  The hill is 32 kilometers away from the district headquarters of Kalpetta.  The hill lies 1740 m above sea level.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/11%C2%B055'39.0%22N+75%C2%B059'50.6%22E/@11.927498,75.9952009,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d11.927498!4d75.997395?hl=en | title=Google Maps }}</ref>
 [[Papanasini River]] flows from [[Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka|Brahmagiri hill]] and irrigates the area. This river is believed to have the capacity to wash away all sins as the word 'papa' means ''sin'' and 'nashini' means ''destroy'' in Malayalam.
 ==Attractions==
-Pakshi Pathalam is rich in bird diversity.  There is a cave here which is believed to be used by saints of olden times.<ref>https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/pakshipathalam-wayanad/298</ref> The undulating hills of Pakshipathalam are also famous as a trekking site.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azhimukham.com/news/16726/travel-trucking-silent-valley-dhoni-hills-agastyarkoodam-chembra-peak-sabarimala-vandiperiyar-pullumedu-indira-azhimukham |title=Archived copy |website=www.azhimukham.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117065218/http://www.azhimukham.com/news/16726/travel-trucking-silent-valley-dhoni-hills-agastyarkoodam-chembra-peak-sabarimala-vandiperiyar-pullumedu-indira-azhimukham |archive-date=2016-11-17}} </ref>
+Pakshi Pathalam is rich in bird diversity.  There is a cave here which is believed to be used by saints of olden times.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/pakshipathalam-wayanad/298 | title=Pakshipathalam - a trekking site in Wayanad }}</ref> The undulating hills of Pakshipathalam are also famous as a trekking site.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.azhimukham.com/news/16726/travel-trucking-silent-valley-dhoni-hills-agastyarkoodam-chembra-peak-sabarimala-vandiperiyar-pullumedu-indira-azhimukham |title=ഉറപ്പായും പോയിരിക്കേണ്ട കേരളത്തിലെ ചില ട്രക്കിംഗ് സൈറ്റുകള്‍ |website=www.azhimukham.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117065218/http://www.azhimukham.com/news/16726/travel-trucking-silent-valley-dhoni-hills-agastyarkoodam-chembra-peak-sabarimala-vandiperiyar-pullumedu-indira-azhimukham |archive-date=2016-11-17}} </ref>
 ==See also==
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 [[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Kerala]]
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Wayanad district]]
 [[Category:Mananthavady Area]]