Kuruva Island
കുറുവ ദ്വീപ്
A river delta forest of more than a hundred small islands in the Kabini River. Take a bamboo raft to the island and wade among streams and woodland.
This roughly 950-acre river island is an uninhabited conservation area with dense primeval forest, orchids and birdlife. Visitors buy tickets at the entrance, then reach the island by bamboo raft or floating bridge. They walk along forest paths and wade across stones in the shallows. In the dry season, you can soak your feet in the shallow river pools. Daily visitor numbers are limited, and ticket sales usually end early in the afternoon. The island has occasionally been closed due to wild elephant incidents or high water in the rainy season, so check before setting out. Wear shoes suitable for wading.
Opening hours
Tickets sold about 09:00-15:00 (open season)
Nearby sights
- Thirunelli Temple
- Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pakshipathalam
- Kurumbalakotta
- Banasura Sagar Dam
- Karlad Lake
- Phantom Rock
- Karapuzha Dam