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rock. Legend says that the cave was formed What To when an arrow released from the bow of Sulthan Lord Rama, struck this rock surface, creating the fissure. Bathery SEE 5 Sights 2 Chethalayam Falls

Its name is reminiscent of its rather http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-sulthan-bathery-lp- unromantic past as an ammunition 1280918 dump, but walking around Sulthan Famous For : City 1 Caves Bathery — also spelt as Sultan Battery — it’s highly unlikely that Yet it is history that finally defines you will bother to dwell too much Sulthan Bathery. It was once known as on arms and historical battles. For, Ganapathivattam, or the circle of Lord the scenery is far too beautiful and Ganapathi. Its name, and character, picturesque — and also blissfully changed after marched in with peaceful — to remember either his army and stored his arms in a 13th- marching armies or munitions. century Jain temple here. Today, a police station stands on what was once his fort, and the only troops you will find scouting the countryside are those looking for fun. There’s indeed plenty of fun to be had in Edakkal, , 673121, Sulthan Bathery. Nearby are some fascinating caves with drawings that date If art fascinates you, then you shouldn't miss back to the Neolithic Age, green mountains out on the that lend themselves to trekking, and jungle Eddakal caves in Kalpetta. This is a 11 kms from Sulthan Bathery, trails that will you to explore. Drink in the prehistoric caves filled with numerous rock Wayanad, Kerala 673592 India views from the mountains and discover a wall paintings that continues to attract place that’s an ammo depot only in its One of the smaller waterfalls of Wayanad, historians and Archaeologists from all over name. Chethalayam Falls are a beautiful sight the world to this place. One can find at least nonetheless. The ideal place to relax while three sets of petroglyphs. Studies have absorbing soothing views and listening to shown that the etchings are more than 5000 This Pdf and its contents are copyright © the melodious chirping of birds. This is one 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the character and all other marks displayed herein are years old and the caves seem to have been of Wayanad’s lesser-known falls, located 12 registered and/or common law trademarks of ixigo.com and/or third parties. inhabited at various stages in history. km away from town. Though it tends to dry up between monsoons, it’s a lovely place to The caves are formed due to a fissure in the Sulthan Bathery Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/sulthan-bathery page 2

visit and trekking enthusiasts are sure to Located 17 km east of Sulthan No1 Kensington High Street, London, enjoy the climb up the rocks. Bathery, Kerala, India W8 5NP 3 Chethalayam Waterfalls Located 17 km east of Sulthan Bathery, the +44-20-77956533 rainforests of An Indian eatery set in a late-Gothic style - Highway, Lower Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, also building makes for an interesting and , Kerala 673592, India. called Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Sadly, exciting dining experience, not least because Situated around 11 km from elephant safaris through Muthanga were it is one of the first Indian restaurants in Sulthan Bathery, Chethalayam Waterfalls stopped in 1992-93. It’s unlikely that you will Britain to have received the Michelin stars. are not very well-known waterfalls. These see leopards, sambar, cheetal and other Zaika, a sister establishment of Tamarind in seasonal waterfalls make for an amazing animals endemic to the region here because Mayfair and Imli street, brings dishes & touristy for visitors. It’s learnt that these the waterholes have shrunk and there’s only flavours from across India. waterfalls dry up during summers, but still one watchtower here. But you’ll be offers on display some real nice panoramic rewarded with sightings of elephants and views to enthusiastic photographers. Also, deer. The Wayanad Sanctuary is contiguous trekking champs can enjoy climbing up the with the Nagarhole and Bandipur forests in From Chennai starters to roasted scallops rocks to the waterfall, while they are here. and the Mudumalai Reserve in to a crispy seafood platter, Zaika will get . your appetite going. Follow this up with 4 Jain Temple vegetable dumplings in cashew onion sauce or Tandoor baby chicken supreme and bring Where To the meal to a close with their desserts such as Jelly and Barfi or Rubik's cube. Do Eat remember to order off their wine list that 3 Places has an extensive white wine selection. http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-sulthan-bathery-lp-1280918 2 Hill Top Restaurant 1 Zaika 3 BA Group Veg And Non Veg

Kidanganad, Sulthan Bathery, Kerala, India

5 Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary