Madayipara
മാടായിപ്പാറ
A grassland on a laterite plateau. After the rains it bursts with scattered wildflowers, and the plateau has the ruins of an old fort and ponds. It is a good place for an early-morning walk to watch the sunrise.
Madayipara is a laterite plateau of about 300 hectares. After the monsoon the grass turns green and is covered with small flowers such as eriocaulon, making it a great spot for butterfly watching, birdwatching and photography. In the dry season it turns golden. The plateau has the ruins of a fort said to have been built by an ancient royal family, a 'Jewish pond' and the Madayi Kavu temple. Entry is free. There is no shade, so visit early in the morning or in the late afternoon. It is about 25 km from Kannur.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rajarajeshwara Temple, Taliparamba
- Parassinikadavu Sree Muthappan Temple
- Parassinikadavu Snake Park
- Payyambalam Beach
- Ezhimala
- Arakkal Museum
- St. Angelo Fort
- Mappila Bay & Kannur Lighthouse