Pakshipathalam Wayanad is situated seven kilometers northeast of Thirunelli. It is at a distance of about thirty two kilometers from Mananthavady and sixty kilometers far from Kalpetta. Pakshipathalam is situated at an altitude of 1740 meters above mean sea level.  . Pakshipathalam offers adventurous trekking experience with its forests, beautiful brooks and steep hills. Pakshipathalam has a cave which was said to use for meditation by rishis. This adds to the tourist value of this place. Pakshipathalam is an excellent venue for bird watching.  Near to Pakshipathalam is a 950 acre stretch of evergreen forests located close to the banks of Kabani River. This evergreen forest is home to rare species of orchids, birds, and herbs. Special permission given by forest department is required to visit Pakshipathalam. . Pakshipathalam is an excellent tourist spot for ornithologists and nature lovers.Pakshipathalam Wayanad is situated seven kilometers northeast of Thirunelli. It is at a distance of about thirty two kilometers from Mananthavady and sixty kilometers far from Kalpetta. Pakshipathalam is situated at an altitude of 1740 meters above mean sea level.  . Pakshipathalam Wayanad offers adventurous trekking experience with its forests, beautiful brooks and steep hills. Pakshipathalam has a cave which was used for meditation by rishis. This adds to the tourist value of this place. Pakshipathalam is an excellent venue for bird watching.  Near to Pakshipathalam is a 950 acre stretch of evergreen forests located close to the banks of Kabani River. This evergreen forest is home to rare species of orchids, birds, and herbs.Special permission given by forest department is required to visit Pakshipathalam. . Pakshipathalam is an excellent tourist spot for ornithologists and nature lovers.

Location: 7 km northeast of Thirunelli , which is about 32 km from Mananthavady, and about 66 km from Kalpetta, Wayanad district, north Kerala.

Altitude: 1740m above sea level.

Wayanad, the northern hill district of Kerala, is covered with dense, moist deciduous forests. Elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, civets, bison, peacocks, various other bird species can be seen here. In the sylvan solitude of this land, perched at a 1740 m above sea level is Pakshipathalam, a picturesque sleepy little place.

Pakshipathalam – the very name of the place refers to the richness of birdlife here. Here virgin forests, rivulets and steep hills together offer challenging avenues for trekking. A cave which rishis (saints) are believed to have used for meditation in ancient times, has become a major attraction for tourists.

Close by is Kuruvadweep, an island (dweep) well known for its rare ecology. Located 17 km from Mananthavady, Kuruvadweep is a 950 acre stretch of evergreen forests on the banks of the Kabani river, and home to rare species of birds, orchids and herbs.

Getting there:

Pakshipathalam is about 7 km away from Thirunelli and trekking is the only mode of reaching this place. Thirunelli is about 32 km from Mananthavady.