Things to do in Chungakkunnu, Kerala

Chungakkunnu is a village in Kottiyoor Grama Panchayat in Kannur district of Kerala, India. It is located on the bank of the Bavali River between Kelakam town and Hindu Pilgrim center Kottiyoor.

16 places to visit in and around Chungakkunnu, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary
Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary of Kerala, southwest India. It is 55 km2 in area and located on the western slope of the Western Ghats.
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Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary is Wildlife Sanctuary located in Eastern Hilly Areas in Kannur district of Kerala, India.
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Kottiyoor Temple
Kottiyoor Temple is a prominent Shiva temple in Kottiyoor, Kannur, Kerala, India.
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Meenmutty Falls
Meenmutty WaterFall is situated in Padinjarathara in Wayanad District, Kerala. It is the largest waterfall in Wayanad.
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Irupu Falls
The Irupu Falls are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole.
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Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala, India, near the border with Karnataka state. The temple is classified one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.
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Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary and a tourist location in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India.
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Brahmagiri Wikipedia
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Palchuram
Palchuram is a mountain pass located in Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary of Kerala, India across the Western Ghats. Height of Palchuram is 3,000 ft.
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Valliyoorkkavu
Valliyoorkkavu Shree Bhagavathy Temple is an ancient Bhagavathy temple located near Mananthavady in the Wayanad district. The temple is for Goddess Bhadrakali as its presiding deity.
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Thrissilery Shiva Temple
Thrissilery Shiva Temple is a Shiva temple situated at Thrissilery neighbourhood in Wayanad, Kerala, India. This ancient temple is dedicated to Shiva.
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Banasura Hills Wikipedia
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St. Mary's Forane Church, Edoor
St. Mary's Archi Episcopal Marian Pilgrim Forane Church Edoor is one of the oldest churches and a notable Marian pilgrim centre in Kannur district of Kerala.
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St. George Forane Church Kallody, Wayanad
St. George Forane Church Kallody is situated in Mananthavady taluk of Wayanad district.
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A. J. John Memorial High School Wikipedia
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Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram Wikipedia

Chungakkunnu by interest

Good with kids: Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
Temples and places of worship: Kottiyoor Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkkavu, Thrissilery Shiva Temple, St. Mary's Forane Church, Edoor
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Meenmutty Falls, Irupu Falls, Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
Lesser-known places: Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, St. Mary's Forane Church, Edoor, St. George Forane Church Kallody, Wayanad, A. J. John Memorial High School, Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Chungakkunnu

Best weather: Oct–May.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	22°C	3 mm
Feb	Pleasant	24°C	6 mm
Mar	Pleasant	27°C	25 mm
Apr	Pleasant	27°C	66 mm
May	Pleasant	25°C	155 mm
Jun	Rainy	23°C	345 mm
Jul	Rainy	22°C	381 mm
Aug	Rainy	22°C	279 mm
Sep	Rainy	22°C	201 mm
Oct	Pleasant	22°C	180 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	84 mm
Dec	Pleasant	21°C	19 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Chungakkunnu

Nearest railway station: Mahe (MAHE), 37 km away.
Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 31 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Chungakkunnu costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Chungakkunnu is not included.

Compare Chungakkunnu with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Chungakkunnu	–	Oct–May	16	₹7,000–₹13,800
Poolakutty	7 km	Oct–May	17	₹7,000–₹13,800
Peravoor	11 km	Nov–Apr	11	₹7,000–₹13,800
Muzhakkunnu	19 km	Nov–Apr	5	₹7,000–₹13,800
Iritty	20 km	Nov–Apr	5	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Chungakkunnu; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Chungakkunnu?

The best known are Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Kottiyoor Temple, Meenmutty Falls, Irupu Falls.

When is the best time to visit Chungakkunnu?

Best weather: Oct–May.

How do I reach Chungakkunnu?

Nearest railway station: Mahe (MAHE), 37 km away. Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 31 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Chungakkunnu cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Chungakkunnu is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.