Kuruva island



The Kuruva Island, 950 acres of evergreen forest on the tributaries of east following river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbance of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 km east of Mananthavady and 40 km north west of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India.





I traveled from Sulthan Bathery to Pulpally (25 km) and then to Kuruva island (11 km). The last 4 km was unmetaled forested route. The nearest town was Mananthawady (17 km). There was a small hotel serving basic meals (limited in number).

The island visting time is from 9 am to 4 pm. Visitors have to vacate the island by 5 pm. The island has a width of around 300m and a length of 4 km.