Kuruva Island (Kuruvadweep )

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Kuruvadweep (Kuruva Island) is a 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta on the Kabini River in the Wayanad district,Kerala, India.This island of dense and evergreen forest is uninhabited and hence a home to rare kinds of flora and fauna: uncommon species of birds, orchids and herbs namely.

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The Kuruva islands are a group of three islands located in the middle of one of the tributaries of the east-flowing river Kabani. This 950-acre tract of uninhabited land is rich in flora and fauna. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds; herbs and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island. It is a must see destination for nature lovers and a popular picnic spot. A perfect destination for those want to have a lazy walk through the shoreline of a river.

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Its unique geographical characteristics make it a place where not only the leaves but also silence is evergreen being away from cities and thus it has become a place of attraction. Most recently, tourists drawn from all over the globe have identified it as the most visited place in the district. Kuruva comprises of more than 150 small islands and two fresh water ponds.

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Its group of many islands with a stretch of one hectare to 148 hectares. As many as three hour is needed to cover at least one island.

Nearest Attractions


Begur Wildlife Sanctuary - 18 Kms
Tholpetty Wild life sanctuary - 25 Kms
Thirunelli Temple - 25 Kms
Pazhassi Raja's Tomb -16 Kms
Pakshipathalam - 30 Kms


Alternate route to reach the opposite entrance: From Pulpally thorugh Pakkam. The bus stop to Kuruva is Puzhakkara Devi Temple. Bus fare Rs 10.50

From Mananthavady Bus timings: 7.05 am, 7.50 am, 9.15 am, 9.45am, 11.15am, 11.45am, 1.20pm, 2.15pm, 3.50pm, 6.45 pm

To Mananthavady from Kuruva: 7.10 am, 8.15 am, 8.45 am, 10.30 am, 10.45 am, 12.20pm, 1.20 pm, 2.20 pm, 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm, 6.45pm.

Contact

STD Code: 04936.

DTPC Kuruva office: 245180.

DTPC office kalpetta: Ph:04936-204441

VP Brijesh Kuruva Island manager-in-charge: 09747250684

Range officer, Chelathath Forest range, Bathery: Ph: 222443, 203428.

Mohanan (VVS guide) 9946596823



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