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[[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Kerala]]
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Wayanad district]]
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Revision as of 06:14, 29 April 2022

Munikal Caves (Pakshi Pathalam)
Pakshipathalam Watchtower

Pakshi Pathalam is a Bird Sanctuary and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India.

Trekking at Pakshipathalam
Kerala Forest Board on Pakshipathaam route

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

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.[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]

See also

References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/pakshipathalam-wayanad/298
  3. ^ "Archived copy". www.azhimukham.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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