Things to do in Thottilpalam, Kerala

Thottilpalam is one of the major town in north east of Kozhikode district, Kerala. State Highway 54 to Wayanadu district passes through this town.

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

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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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A. J. John Memorial High School
Kavilumpara is an agricultural village in northeastern Kozhikode district in Kerala. It shares a border with Wayanad District.
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Banasura Hills Wikipedia
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Abhimanyu Temple, Vayotthidam
The Vadayothidam Abhimanyu Temple is a Hindu temple in Vadayothidam, near Mokeri, Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. And, it is the only temple in Kerala for Abhimanyu.
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Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Peruvannamuzhi dam, also known as Kuttiady Dam, is a dam built on the Kuttiady River at Peruvannamuzhi in Chakkittapara Grama Panchayath in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It is 16 km away from Kuttiady town and it is 55 km from Kozhikode town.
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St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Kulathuvayal
St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church is a Catholic pilgrimage church in Kulathuvayal, Perambra, Kozhikode, India.
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Karyat Sree Ayyappa Temple Vanimal
Karyat Sree Ayyappa-Bhagavathi Temple is situated in Kallachi Vanimel road in Vanimal, kerala. The presiding deity in this temple is Lord Ayyappa.
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Kakkayam Dam Wikipedia
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Poozhithodu Weir
Poozhithodu Weir is a small diversion dam in Kavilumpara panchayath in Maruthomkara village of Kozhikode district in Kerala, India. This project is a run – off the river scheme utilizing water from Illiani puzha and Kadanthrapuzha .
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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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Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram Wikipedia
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Kosani Saddle Dam Wikipedia
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Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary · in Chungakkunnu
Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary is Wildlife Sanctuary located in Eastern Hilly Areas in Kannur district of Kerala, India.
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Banasura Sagar Dam · in Padinjarathara Wikipedia
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Kottiyoor Temple · in Chungakkunnu Wikipedia
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Lokanarkavu Temple · in Vatakara
Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga devi situated in Memunda, 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District of Kerala state of south India.
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Karalad Lake · in Padinjarathara Wikipedia
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Nadapuram Iringannur Siva Temple · in Panoor
Nadapuram Iringannur Siva Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated at Iringannur village of Kozhikkode District in Kerala state in India.
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Ponmeri Shiva Temple · in Vadakara
Ponmeri Shiva Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Vatakara, Kozhikode in Kerala, India. The temple is famous as it has a unique sub-temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, who is rarely worshipped at temples.
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Chennamangalam Temple · in Vadakara Wikipedia
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Manjoora Saddle Dam · in Padinjarathara Wikipedia

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Thottilpalam by interest

Good with kids: Kottiyoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Karalad Lake
Temples and places of worship: Abhimanyu Temple, Vayotthidam, St. George's Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Kulathuvayal, Karyat Sree Ayyappa Temple Vanimal, St. George Forane Church Kallody, Wayanad, Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Meenmutty Falls, Banasura Hills, Peruvannamuzhi Dam, Kakkayam Dam, Poozhithodu Weir
Lesser-known places: Karyat Sree Ayyappa Temple Vanimal, Poozhithodu Weir, St. George Forane Church Kallody, Wayanad, Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram, Kosani Saddle Dam

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 Thottilpalam

Best weather: Nov–May.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	23°C	3 mm
Feb	Pleasant	25°C	6 mm
Mar	Pleasant	27°C	28 mm
Apr	Pleasant	27°C	72 mm
May	Pleasant	25°C	171 mm
Jun	Rainy	23°C	372 mm
Jul	Rainy	22°C	378 mm
Aug	Rainy	22°C	276 mm
Sep	Rainy	23°C	204 mm
Oct	Rainy	23°C	214 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	108 mm
Dec	Pleasant	22°C	22 mm

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

How to reach Thottilpalam

Nearest railway station: Vadakara (BDJ), 23 km away.
Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 37 km away.

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

What a 3-day trip to Thottilpalam 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 Thottilpalam is not included.

Compare Thottilpalam with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Thottilpalam	–	Nov–May	21	₹7,000–₹13,800
Poolakutty	19 km	Oct–May	17	₹7,000–₹13,800
Padinjarathara	21 km	Nov–May	31	₹7,000–₹13,800
Vadakara	21 km	Nov–Feb	24	₹7,000–₹13,800
Panoor	22 km	Nov–Apr	24	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Thottilpalam; 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 Thottilpalam?

The best known are Meenmutty Falls, A. J. John Memorial High School, Banasura Hills, Abhimanyu Temple, Vayotthidam, Peruvannamuzhi Dam.

When is the best time to visit Thottilpalam?

Best weather: Nov–May.

How do I reach Thottilpalam?

Nearest railway station: Vadakara (BDJ), 23 km away. Nearest airport: Kannur International Airport (CNN), 37 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Thottilpalam 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 Thottilpalam is not included.

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