Brahmagiri (Karnataka)

Coordinates: 11°57′N 75°57′E / 11.950°N 75.950°E / 11.950; 75.950
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Brahmagiri
Wayanad District, Kerala and Virajpet Taluk, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India
Brahmagiri is located in Karnataka
Brahmagiri
Brahmagiri
Brahmagiri (Karnataka)
Parent rangeWestern Ghats
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Brahmagiri, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border between Kodagu district in Karnataka state in the north and Wayanad district of Kerala state on the south . Brahmagiri Hill, at 1608 m height, is a scenic tourist attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hill is well forested and has much wildlife.

Tourist attractions

Thirunelli Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lies on the Kerala side of Brahmagiri. The temple was constructed in an ancient style and includes 30 granite pillars. According to legend, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma himself.

Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 m is another attraction on the Kerala side. Pakshipathalam has a cave that is said to have been used by rishis
in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the name of Munikal cave.

Lakshmana Tirtha River lies on the Karnataka side of Brahmagiri. According to legend, when Rama and Lakshmana were searching for Sita, they became thirsty. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri from which the river sprang. Rama is said to have dedicated a Shiva Kshethra known as Rajeshwara Temple on the banks of river Lakshmana Tirtha. The Lakshmana Tirtha river eventually flows into the Kaveri
River. One Jain Temple is also present here built by Kadamba dynasty. Nishani Motte is a peak in Brahmagiri range of hills.

Transportation

Brahmagiri can be reached by a trek from

Tirunelli
.

The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.

The nearest railway station is at Mysore and Thalassery and the nearest airports are

Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, Mangalore International Airport- 235 km and Kannur International Airport
- 58 km.

See also

Gallery

  • Brahmagiri
  • Narimale or Tiger hill as known in the Kodava language.
    Narimale or Tiger hill as known in the Kodava language.
  • Grassland and shola habitats.
    Grassland and shola habitats.
  • 'Munikal Caves'
    'Munikal Caves'
  • Shola forests
    Shola forests

11°57′N 75°57′E / 11.950°N 75.950°E / 11.950; 75.950

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