Tourist attractions in Kalpetta

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is 23 km from and it is home to large population of elephants, and other wildlife, including some tigers. The Agriculture University at Ambalavayal has beautiful gardens and farms. The Banasura Sagar Dam (24 km) is the largest earthen dam in India. Muthanga Sanctuary (42 km) offers wild Life tours. Pookode Lake (10 km) is a very scenic place with boating facility. Puliyarmala Jain Temple (6km from Kalpetta) is a very famous Jain temple dedicated to Anantnath Swami. It is a large temple complex, built in Dravidan-Hoysala style. Tipu Sultan used this temple as an ammunitions storage and stationed a large battery of arms and ammunitions inside this temple, which resulted in naming the city as Sultan Battery. A must see for tourists, with large number of Jain statues and sculptures and many relics in ruins. You can also go for a walk inside Kalpetta town. Start from Kalpetta Bus Station, head south towards on Calicut road, turn left at Jana Maithree Park toward Meppadi. Walk in the scenic road for three km and come back in the same route. You can also try Myladippara for trekking. Myladippara is a cliff located to the east of Civil Station, adjacent to the new NH bypass road. Trek to the Myladippara offers a charming experience.