Agraharam Cottages picnic, pilgrimage and history intertwine.

The beauty of the green landscape, crystalline streams, mist-clad mountains and the silent atmosphere are some of the “luxuries” that you get at Thirunelli Agraharam Cottages. You can eat the most declicious food from its multi-cuisine restaurant, looking at the ravishing beauty of hills and dales. Indeed it is a rendezvous with nature, an excellent miniature of Kerala, the God’s own country.

Here, the cottages are situated inside the forest, but only 85 mts from the main  road that bifurcates the thick forest. The above 85 mts look like a canopy. The resort area is fully protected by barbed wire fencing and power fencing. The Naalukettu restaurant and some of the cottages are facing the reserve forest. The drive to the resort from Kattikulam town (Kerala) or Kutta town (Karnataka) is also through the forest which takes less than an hour. Also important tourist attractions like Kuruva Island, Tholpetty Forest, Pakshipathalam Mount, Irippu Waterfall and Kalindi River are nearby.

The resort is very near to Thirunelli Temple which has been a witness to thousands of years of history and a solace to thousands of pilgrims in prayers. The belief is that if you make a visit to Thirunelli temple you will get the same benefit of a pilgrimage made to Kashi. Therefore it is called Thenkashi which means Southern Kashi.

The Papanasini River (extinguisher of sins) is on the western side of the temple. The belief is that if we immerse here the ashes of the dead, they get the same benefit that they get at Gaya.

Thirunelli is an inseparable part in the writing of history of Wayanad and Kerala. There are two copper plate inscriptions, pertaining to the temple, which date back to 10th century. The stone aqueduct that reaches the temple is also hundreds of years old. Thirunelli has also been made famous by the old Malayalam travelogues “Unniyachi Charitham” and "Kokila Sandesham" (Message through Cuckoo).
 

Thiruneli Temble, Wayanad

 Kerala, India - 670646

• Multi Cuisine "Naalukettu" Restaurant
• Mini Conference Hall- with a capacity up to 50 persons.
• Facility for physically challenged persons
• Intercom telephone in all rooms 
•  T.V with D.T.H  
•   Hot and Cold water 
•  Fire fighting measures
• Indoor and Out door Games (Outdoor-Shuttle and Cricket, Indoor-Caroms, Chess, Cards)
•  Children’s play area
• Credit Card Facility  
•  Generator Back up 
•  Safe Deposit Locker 
•  Bird watching 
• Travel guidance to visit local tourist sights
•  Kiosk for spices and coffee powder
                   Products of Wayanad like honey, cardamom, pepper, coffee, dried ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, handicrafts, artifacts etc are made available for sale.
   
•  Herbal and Spice garden
              In the herbal and spice garden, groups having a strength of not less than 40 persons will be allowed to plant a tree, to keep the memory of their stay in the resort. These trees will be nurtured by the resort for future generations.
   

             Up to 20th December 2009

   From 21st December2009

The Tariff is on twin sharing basis and CP plan

Extra person - Rs.500 per person per night on C.P+15% tax

Child Policy: No charges for children up to 5 years, sharing parent’s room.
                       For children above 5 years and up to 12 years- Rs.250 on CP+ 15% tax.
                       Children above 12 years would be treated as adults

Agraharam cottage at located at Thirunelli 135 km from Kozhikode, 120 km from Mysore,250km from Bangalore.You can reach the resort only by road . when coming from out side Wayand, the most convenient rail head is calicut. From there proceed to Mananthavady and then to Thiruneli by taxi or bus The total distance from Calicut is 135 kms when cominig through Koyileri - Mananthavady road. It becomes 140 kms, when coming through 4th mile - Mananthavady road. The nearest airport is Karipur near Calicut, 170 kms away.
 

Tholpetty safari

It is a 24 km ride inside the forest. You can see a wide variety of animals if you are lucky. You can take the entry pass from the forest office near the Tholpetty forest check-post. Entry fee per person is Rs.10. Jeep  charges would come to  Rs.300, Jeep’s entry fee Rs.50 and Guide Fee Rs.100. Tholpetty is 19 kms away from Agraharam Cottages. You can go up to the forest office in your own vehicle. Jeeps are available in-front of the forest office to go for safari

Irippu Waterfalls

Though in Karnataka Irippu falls is only 30 kms from Agraharam Cottages and 11 kms from Tholpetty. The falls are a stunning sight during monsoon when water is in abundance. When the water becomes lean in summer you can take bath standing beneath it. Also there is air-conditioned effect in its surroundings. After originating from the Brahmagiri Range, the falls plunge 170 feet in two distinct stages. The ceaseless music of the falls and the hush of the surrounding dense forest make this a great picnic spot. You can take the entry pass from the Sri Rameshwara Temple office near the waterfalls.

Kuruva Islands

It is 27 kms from Agraharam Cottages. It is a 950 acre virgin tropical forest surrounded by the east flowing River Kabani, the main tributary of River Kaveri. The island is uninhabited. The murmuring of water, the whistling of wind and chirping of birds together make a mesmeric effect there. You can take bath in the shallow waters between the scattered rocks. Leisurely walk along the river and in the woods is enchanting. You can make adventure trips to the nearby islets also. This island is a home to rare species of birds, orchids and herbs.

It is a Vishnu temple thousands of years old. It is only 800 metres away from the resort

A short walk from Thirunelli temple enables you to reach the clear mountain spring known as Papanasini. It  means " that destroy the sins".

It is a cluster of deep rock caves in Brahmagiri mount, almost 11 kms from Thirunelli. It is the abode of various birds and animals. The trekking to Pakashipathalam starts from the forest office which is only 500 metres away from the resort. On the way, there are small waterfalls and streams where  you can take bath.

The waterfall at Soochippara is near Meppadi . It takes almost one km walk from the road to the waterfalls. Soochipara is a 3-tiered powerful waterfall. The stretches of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to 300 feet height are a treat to the eyes. The entry fee is Rs.20 per person.
 

It is the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in Wayanad.

Located in the town of Ambalavayal, 10 kms away from Sulthan Bathery, this museum is home to an interesting collection of artifacts that shed light on the history, culture and heritage of Wayanad. These include headgear, weapons, pottery and various objects associated with tribal life. A series of pictorial rock edicts referred to as Hero-Stones, memorialize a bygone age of valiant warriors. Adjoining the museum is a small theatre where you can watch a multimedia presentation on Wayanad. Entry fee Rs.10 per person.