Mangala Devi Temple

The ancient temple of Mangala Devi is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day held during the month of April / May. The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu.

Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Thekkady. Ph: +91 4869 322027

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam 107 km; Theni (Tamilnadu), about 63 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 142 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Oxygen Resort Thekkady

Murikkady P.O.
Anavilasam Road, Kumily
4869-224414
6238282340

Approximate Distance: 9 KM

Hotel

Rangerwood Nature Castle

Near Entrance Gate Lake Road
4869-222004 224004, 224044
9400624044

Approximate Distance: 5.29 KM

Hotel

Forest Canopy

Near Chalimada Junction, Thekkady
4869-224027 224028

Approximate Distance: 7.84 KM

Hotel

Hotel Tigers Roare’

Near Entrance Gate
Thekkady
4869-224888 224999
9447063644, 9496249999

Approximate Distance: 5.36 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.598042, Longitude: 77.221084

Geographical Information

Altitude: 1337 m Above sea level