Are you planning a visit to Kerala in the near future and wondering which places to visit once you reach there? If you are looking forward to take a trip of the well known destinations, you can well choose a tour package from the nearest travel operator. But if you want to be a little different in choosing an picking your destinations of preference, then the small town of Sulthan Bathery is worth the mention and visit not only for its secluded and serene environment, but also for the diverse tourist attraction opportunities that Sulthan Bathery has to offer to tourists despite the restricted size of the town. It is extremely promising as a tourist attraction destination and is slowly but steadily gaining popularity with the tourists. But despite the visit of the tourists, the town has been able to retain its tranquil environment.
Located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, the origin of the name of the town of Sulthan Bathery dates back to the time of the rule of the valiant Tipu Sultan, who ruled Mysore. He had captured a Jain temple at this palace and converted it into a battery, which gave the city its name. Although the battery does not exist today any more, the building where it was located is worth a visit. It lies in a close proximity to Karnataka and Ooty in tamil Nadu, hence, making an interesting stop over destination on your visit to any of the cities in the two states. Sulthan Bathery has much to give to tourists in terms of places of tourist attraction, of which some of the most famous and interesting are:
Ganapathi Temple – This temple gave the town the name by which it was earlier called, i.e. Ganapathivottam.
Jain Temple – This temple had been the site of the battery but today, when the battery no longer exists, the temple is especially interesting for the beautiful and intricate stone carvings.
Edakkal Caves – A group of three caves, it is located Ambukuthi mala about 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery, one thousand meters above the sea level. It is a little difficult to reach this place as you will require trekking under the supervision of trained guide. But the caves are worth a visit for their pre-historic pictorial writings.
Seetha Lava Kusha Temple - It is interesting to note that this is the only temple in India that has been named after and dedicated to Lava and Kusha, the two sons of Lord Ram. The temple allows devotees from all religions to visit the premises.
Thrissilery Shiva Temple - The beauty of this temple lies with its exceptionally proportionate architecture.
Manikavu Temple - The speciality about this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the arrangement of pouring water onto the Shivalinga from a stream.
Some of the other places of interest around Sulthan Bathery are Chethalayam Falls, excavations of Muniyaras, Wayanad wild life sanctuary in Muthanga, Pookot Lake, Lakkdi
Being located on the National Highway between Kozhikode and Mysore, Sulthan Bathery can be easily reached by car, or bus, with the nearest international airport being Kozhikode International Airport.
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