# Pulpally

Pulpally is a small town in Wayanad district of Kerala state, India, between Sultan Battery and Mananthavady towns.

## Understand

Pulpally is the most isolated town of Kerala state but it is quite prosperous with income from agriculture and expatriates working in Israel and other west Asian countries. The town is in the very middle of a thick forest with a lot of tribal population. The landscape is getting urbanized fast and the beauty of this remote place is fast disappearing with traffic blocks and mindless development.

## Get in

Buses are available from Mananthavady, Sultan Battery and Kozhikode

## Get around

* Autorickshaws are ubiquitous. Minibuses are cheaper and safer.
* Too many cars and bikes make the city center very noisy and undisciplined.

## See

* Bathery Road. The forest road between Pupally and Suthan Bathery (aka Sultan's Battery) is very scenic.
* Pazhashi Smarakam at Mavilanthodu.
* Byrankuppe, Perikkalloor. (updated May 2015)
* Sita Devi temple - It is one of the few temples in India devoted to Sita Devi. The temple is located 200 meters up the road from the bus station.
* Cross the Kabani river in a boat. If you can go to Kabanigiri village by bus you can cross the river and reach the Karnataka village of Machur. From there you can travel to other nearby towns like Mananthavady or H.D.Kote. (updated Feb 2019)
* SNDP temple. A beautiful yellow temple on the campus of a yellow colored post graduate college. (updated Feb 2019)
* Veliyambam Kotta Temple. It is situated in Kappikkunnu, 5 kms away from Pulpally town. This temple is surrounded by forest and it is believed that this temple is 2, 500 years old. The shrine is round in shape. The main idols are Siva and Parvathy, Ganesa, Ayyappa and the forest goddess (Vanadurga) are also worshipped here. The serene and calm atmosphere of this temple attracts many people to this site. (updated Feb 2024)

## Buy

Tribal products and souvenirs are cheap in Pulpally.

## Eat

* Ashwathy Bhavan, Duruva Dweep Road, ☏ +91 9745014451. Local food prepared by order. (updated Sep 2015)
* Mariya Hotel, Mullenkolly. Bar attached. (updated May 2015)
* Shalom Restaurant, Bathery Road (500 m from bus station). Duck fry, Rabbit fry and many other items. Little bit expensive for the backpackers. (updated Feb 2019)
* Indian Coffee House (near the bus station). Economy restaurant (updated Feb 2019)
* Variety Restaurant, Bathery Road. Cheap and best (updated Feb 2019)

## Sleep

* Navins Wayanad Luxury Inn, ☏ +91 4936 240 024. ₹960. (updated May 2015)
* Shanthi Hotel, Chekkadi Road. (updated May 2015)
* Meriya Lodge (at the bus stand), ☏ +91 4936 240 448, +91 9447 640 552. Rs.600 good rooms with clean bathrooms (updated Feb 2019)
* Chandy's Homestay, Mananthavady Road, ☏ +91 9495 367 585, +91 4936 240 227. (updated Feb 2019)
* Tharayil Tourist Home, Bathery Road, ☏ +91 4936 240 499. Small and shabby rooms with noisy traffic all around. The surroundings are popular for noisy drunkards as a beverage outlet is nearby. Rs.300. (updated Feb 2019)
* Jungle Care Villa (Jungle Care Resort), Near Mavilamthodu Madapallikunnu, ☏ +91 9961934535. Nestled in the lap of nature in the Kerala border of Kabini forest, this stunning property is a home away from home, featuring a comfy bedroom with attached bathroom. (updated Feb 2024)

## Go next

* Karnataka state border is 10 km from Pulpally town.
* Kalpetta
* Mananthavady
* Sultan Battery