Madayipara, <em>Kannur</em>
Kannur

Madayipara, Kannur

About Madayipara

Opening hours- 24 hours

Prime days and hours- Weekends, Early morning or Evenings

Suggested Duration- 2-3 hours

Tickets- Free entry 

Nearest Bus Stand- Pazhayangadi Bus Stand, about 1.7 km

Nearest Railway Station- Pazhayangadi Railway Station, about 2.8 km 

Nearest Airport- Kannur International Airport, about 48 km

A haven to some of the rarest floral species in God's Own Country, Madayipara includes over 300 flowering plants, 500 plant species, and rare breeds of butterflies. Situated off NH66 at Pazhayangadi, a beautiful laterite plateau that narrates the unique tales of vibrant hues in each season. This picturesque landscape creates wonders in colours. Madayi Kavu hosts the Pooram Festival, making it one of the best places to visit in Kannur. The festival adds to the temple's fame, making Madayi Kavu a well-known pilgrim destination.

Along with its picturesque landscapes, it also has an ancient fort called the Madayi Fort and a Jew pond, in the shape of a handheld mirror. Spreading across an area of 700 acres, this hillock in Kannur district is a blend of beauty and history. Madayipara is an ecological paradise rich with a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is also home to hundreds of bird and butterfly species, with a rare collection of insect-eating plants, and for the locals, the place has cultural significance as well. 

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Madayipara Highlights

• Immerse in the beauty of Madayipara, a laterite plateau with colourful landscapes and nearby mountain views.
• Discover this natural paradise, home to a wide variety of plants like white Eriocaulon flowers and Rhamphicarpa, along with unique birds, colourful butterflies, and fascinating insect-eating plants.
• Participate in the Pooram festival, recognised as a cultural event, hosted by the Madayi Kavu.
• Enjoy the scenic views of the Jew Pond, which marks the remains of the ancient Jewish settlers.
• Visit the ancient Madayi Fort, within Madayipara, built by the Vallabha King of the Kolothu dynasty.

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Point of Interest for Madayipara

Experience the views along the lake

Experience the views along the lake

With the shape of a handheld mirror, there is a pond which is also called the 'joothakkulam' (jew tank) and has religious significance as well as links to the early Jewish settlers. It is believed that the Jewish people who used to live here centuries ago built it for a water supply.

Witness a wide variety of flora and fauna

Witness a wide variety of flora and fauna

Madayipara houses some of the most unique plants, including the Malabar rotala, pipeworts, floating heart and much more. The largest butterfly in the world, the spectacular Atlas butterfly, is also found here at Madayipara. Some plants are also found here, which hold cultural significance for the locals. 


Engage in the local festivals

Engage in the local festivals

The Theyyam festival that is conducted here annually is one that attracts visitors from all over the world. Another such festival is the Pooram Festival of Madayi Kavu and is a spring festival, a nine-day celebration held at Madayi Kavu, dedicated to the goddesses Durga and Kali. It is known as Vasantotsavam, or the festival of flowers, where girls traditionally worship Lord Kama with flowers.

Emerge yourself in spirituality

Emerge yourself in spirituality

Visit other attractions here, such as the Madayi Kavu temple, Vadukunda Shiva Temple and the 12th century mosque Madayi Mosque. These attractions are best for families and mark the cultural significance of the district. Here, one can see the traditional customs that the people in Kerala practice.

Watch the Poorakkali

Watch the Poorakkali

Watch the men performing a special spiritual dance during the festivals and special occasions. You can see this performance in many cultural festivals, not just the Pooram or the Theyyam. It is worth watching this performance, which is very auspicious for the locals.

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Madayipara Reviews

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Anjali Malik23 Jan 2020
5.0

It was fun. The guide was fluent in English and he showed us some phenomenal places and told us some amazing facts. My family was very happy after the tour.

Harinakshi Shah19 Feb 2020
5.0

I didn't expect that the walking session would be so fun-filled. Also, I had some doubts about the booking process but the thrillophilia support team was very quick to get in touch with me and helping me with my booking. Looking forward to some more experiences with Thrillophilia.

Deenabandhu Devar22 Dec 2019
5.0

I booked this tour for me and my 4 friends and we had a blast of a time. We did not even saw the time once as we were enjoying the amazing and its places. We took a lot of pictures of the various places and especially the beautiful old buildings.

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