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Sulthan bathery

Sulthan bathery
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4 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 21 kilometers from Wayanad
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday Happiness4 package starts from ₹ 3900.00
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips Maha Ganapathi Temple - Sulthan Bathery & Jain Temple - Sulthan Bathery are located within Sulthan Bathery and visited together

Sulthan Bathery

The unique experience

What makes Sulthan Bathery one of the most popular Places to visit in Wayanad ? Well, it is a beautiful place, but, apart from being pristine and naturally bestowed, it is also a historically important place. History lovers will get enough reason to come here as it has a Jain Temple that was converted into a battery by Tipu sultan’s forces when he conquered Kerala in the 18th century. 

About Sulthan Bathery

Around 99 kilometers from Kozhikode and 26 kilometers from Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery is a charming town in Wayanad Kerala. It is lodged at a height of 930 meters and is bedecked with spice plantations. The erstwhile name of this place was Sulthans Bathery as Tipu used the Jain Temple as a storage house for his ammunition. The other names of Sulthan Bathery were Ganapativattom and Kidanganadu. 

If you plan on enjoying Wayanad weather to the hilt, visit Sulthan Bathery as this place is gifted with a pleasant climate which makes it apt for welcoming tourists. The lushness of the nearby surroundings is suitable for holidays. The main highlighting attraction of this place is the 13th century Jain Temple that was converted as a Bathery by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. The place is not merely beautiful but is also gifted with other attractions like the 8th century Ganapati Temple. The temple is frequented by tribal folks residing in this region. It is one of the prime attraction in Wayanad tour package.

More about the place

Sulthan Bathery tourist spots

If you’re planning for a trip to Sulthan Bathery, add other places that are located quite close to it, and are worth a visit. Some of these spots are:

Kalpetta

Positioned 24 kilometers from Sulthan Bathery, Kalpetta is a prime pilgrimage spot in Wayanad. It is famous for lush green valley, temples, peaks and wildlife sanctuaries. 

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Located at a distance of 24 kilometers from Sulthan Bathery, the sanctuary is a haven for exploring wilderness of the Western Ghats. The dense forests of this sanctuary are covered by carpets of deciduous and evergreen trees. 

Chethalayam Waterfall

Wayanad is famous for many falls, some big, while some like Chethalayam are considered tiny. The waterfall is located only 12 kilometers from Sulthan Bathery and is ornamented with black granite rocks. 

Jain Temple

Positioned on the Highway Bangalore-Calicut, the temple dates back to the 13th century and is one of the major attractions here. Tipu Sultan, the Emperor of Mysore used it to store his ammunition when he invaded Kerala. 

What else?

The place has numerous places where one can book their stay. Also, one can visit the Mint Mall which was built only recently. 

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - Wayanad- 21 kilometers

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Popular Sulthan bathery Tour Packages

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Ex-Mysore/Mysuru
2 Days / 1 Nights
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  • Sightseeing
  • Breakfast
  • Water Bottle
2 Day Trip from Mysore | Best of Wayanad | 1N Wayanad
₹5200.00₹3900.00
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Ex-Bangalore
4 Days / 3 Nights
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  • Water Bottle
4 Day Trip from Bangalore | Coorg, Wayanad & Mysore | 3N Wayanad
₹10800.00₹9900.00
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Ex-Bangalore
6 Days / 5 Nights
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  • Sightseeing
  • Breakfast
  • Water Bottle
6 Day Trip from Bangalore | Coorg, Wayanad & Mysore | 2N Coorg, 2N Wayanad & 1N Mysore
₹12100.00₹10300.00
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Ex-Mysore/Mysuru
4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Accomodation
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing
  • Breakfast
  • Water Bottle
4 Day Trip from Mysore | Coorg, Wayanad & Mysore | 2N Wayanad | 1N Mysore
₹12600.00₹10800.00