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Kuruva Island in Kabini River

Kuruva Island in Kabini River Near Wayanad

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island is a 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta on the Kabini River in the Wayanad district, Kerala, India. Kuruvadweep is the only island sorrounded with naturally purified water source in Kerala.
Kuruva Island Bamboo Rafting
Kuruva Island in Kabini River
Kuruva Island Trail in Kerala
Kuruva Dweep Mananthavady Wayanad
This of dense and evergreen forest is uninhabited and hence a home to rare kinds of flora and fauna: uncommon species of birds, orchids and herbs namely. Its unique geographical characteristics make it a place where not only the leaves but also silence is evergreen being away from cities and thus it has become a place of attraction. Most recently, it has been identified as the most visited place in the district by tourists drawn from all over the globe. 
Kuruva Island uncommon species list
Orchids of Kuruva in Kerala
Uncommon species in Kuruva Island
Dwelling deep into this island, you can sight many attractive things like bridges made up of bamboo trees and other rare species of trees. The uninhabited island is home to rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants etc. Coming so much closer to the nature, you might be feeling Kuruva Island as a nature's gift to Wayanad. A place of idyllic beauty - The Kuruva islands make an idyllic spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and be filled with peace and tranquility.
Kuruva Reserve Forest Kerala
Kuruvadweep Island in Kabini River
Kuruvadweep islands Kerala
Entry to this island is restricted during rainy seasons (from June to September). The island is opened during the months from October to May and there is a nominal entry fee to the island. The time schedule is from 9 am to 5 pm.


How to Reach : Kuruva Islands is 17 km east of Mananthavady and 10 km north west of Pulpally, nearby towns in Wayanad District. More details can be sought in district office of Department of Tourism, Wayanad in Kalpetta.

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