{"id":6059,"date":"2019-01-28T15:42:35","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T15:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/?p=6059"},"modified":"2021-05-18T04:27:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T04:27:24","slug":"weekend-getaway-tholpetty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/weekend-getaway-tholpetty\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway &#8211; Tholpetty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The impending deadlines, the next call from the boss, the panic call from the client and a mad rush to get home to prepare for the next day\u2019s meetings\/presentations. Seems like a typical day for you? Doing this regularly can take a toll on your mental, physical and spiritual health, and of course your relationship with your family. So once in a while, just take off to someplace you love, so you can recharge your energy. How about taking a break this weekend, to a place that guarantees happiness, peace of mind and chance to soak in nature\u2019s glory?\u00a0Tholpetty in Wayanad is a destination that offers all this and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary in Tholpetty<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Wildlife-Sanctuary-in-Tholpetty.png\" alt=\"Wildlife Sanctuary\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Wildlife-Sanctuary-in-Tholpetty.png 640w, https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Wildlife-Sanctuary-in-Tholpetty-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image by\u00a0<a class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Wayanad_Wildlife_Sanctuary,_Tholpetty_Range_-_panoramio_(5).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jaseem Hamza<\/a>\u00a0via Wikimedia<\/p>\n<p>The major highlight of Tholpetty is the Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary (one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wildlife-sanctuaries-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala<\/a>). The sanctuary shares its borders with Nagarhole, Karnataka. It is just 15 kilometers away from Mananthavady, a part of the Nilgiri Forest Reserve and the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. You can go on wildlife safaris, including night safaris, if you are very interested in wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>During the day trips, you can spot peacocks, jungle cats, wildfowl, gaur, elephants and plenty of deer. If you are really lucky, you can spot tigers and bears. And if you go choose night safaris, the chances of spotting the wildlife in their natural habitat are very high.<\/p>\n<p>If you are spending a long weekend at Tholpetty, you can head to Wayanad and Mananthavady, 21 and 20 kilometers from Tholpetty respectively.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other Places to See in Tholpetty:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can plan the sanctuary visit either very early in the morning or in the evening. That leaves you with plenty of time during the day, especially if you are spending two days in the area. You can visit the following places:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Papanashini River<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Papanashini-River.png\" alt=\"Papanashini River\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Papanashini-River.png 640w, https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Papanashini-River-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image by\u00a0<a class=\"extiw\" title=\"ml: User: Jappi\" href=\"https:\/\/ml.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E0%B4%AA%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%AE%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%A3%E0%B4%82:%E0%B4%AA%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%AA%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B6%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%A8%E0%B4%BF.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jappi<\/a>\u00a0via Wikimedia<\/p>\n<h4>The belief is that if you take a dip in the Papanashini River, you will be absolved of all sins. The river flows down from Mount Brahmagiri.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Thirunelli Temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Thirunelli-Temple-.png\" alt=\"Thirunelli Temple\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Thirunelli-Temple-.png 640w, https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Thirunelli-Temple--300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image by\u00a0<a title=\"User:Vijayakumarblathur\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Thirunelli_temple.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vijayakumarblathur<\/a>\u00a0via Wikimedia<\/p>\n<p>Near the Papanashini River is the Thirunelli Temple, the temple built by Lord Brahma to honor Lord Vishnu. The location is beautiful, and you can enjoy peace and quiet here. On the way to Thirunelli temple from Wayanad, you can get down at Kuttetan\u2019s teashop and savor the \u201cuniyappams\u201d for which the area is famous. Have tea along with these mouthwatering unniyappams, chat with Kuttettan and head back.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Panchatheertha<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is a lake in Tholpetty, and south of Thuirunelli Temple. Pancha means, \u2018five\u2019, and Theertha means \u2018lake\u2019, so the lake is a conglomeration of five theerthas &#8211; Sankha, Chakra, Padma, Gatha and Sreepada.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pazhassi Raja Tomb<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6064\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pazhassi-Raja-Tomb-.png\" alt=\"Pazhassi Raja Tomb\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pazhassi-Raja-Tomb-.png 640w, https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Pazhassi-Raja-Tomb--300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tomb_of_Veera_Pazhassi_Raja.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arav<\/a> via Wikimedia<\/p>\n<p>The tomb of the Lion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/top-tourist-places-in-kerala\/\">Kerala<\/a> is in Mathavady and houses a beautiful museum. It would be good to visit the tomb and learn more about the great person who once fought bravely against the British. You can also head to Pulpally Cave, where Pazhassi Raja sought refuge before waging the war against the British.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you love watching God\u2019s natural aviators, then head to the sanctuary. They\u2019ve got some beautiful rare birds there; don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Doesn\u2019t this sound like a great weekend sojourn? You should plan this soon enough. It\u2019s quite refreshing, and entertaining.<\/p>\n<p>If you like this post, please share!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The impending deadlines, the next call from the boss, the panic call from the client and a mad rush to get home to prepare for the next day\u2019s meetings\/presentations. Seems like a typical day for you? 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